Located near the Busch Gardens attraction, the University of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Area Research & Development Park, this all-suites garden hotel is perfect for those visiting one of those facilities for business or pleasure. It's also convenient to shopping malls and restaurants and offers free parking. As an all-suites hotel, Embassy offers small living rooms, along with separate bedrooms, making it a good choice for families or for business meetings.

The perfect destination location for leisure vacation getaways and business traveling, Bay Harbor, located on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, is a full-service hotel conveniently near the airport, restaurants, and shopping. Guests are only 20 minutes from the sparkling waters and sugar white sand of Clearwater Beach. Beautifully appointed rooms provide guests with luxurious comfort while enjoying sunset views of the bay from the balcony. The hotel features onsite dining at Crabby Bill's Beach Club, fitness center, poolside bar, private dock with equipment for water activities, and spacious meeting rooms for business conferences and private events. - Vickie Ferguson

Enjoy all the comforts of home at the Mainsail Tampa Suites Hotel and Conference Center. The all suite hotel is conveniently located near the international airport, Westshore and International Mall, Raymond James stadium, local beaches, and has easy access to the downtown Tampa business district. Mainsail offers one and two bedroom suites with a spacious living room, full kitchen, and dining area. Guests have access to Internet, WiFi, onsite dining, spa, outdoor heated pool and complimentary shuttle to and from the airport and around the area to shops, restaurants and venues. Guests enjoy free, secure parking in a gated area. Mainsail provides a complete package for vacation or business needs. - Vickie Ferguson

An alternative to traditional hotel accommodations, Gram's Place provides a unique hostel experience surrounded by interesting décor, good music and friendly people. Established in 1991, Gram's is the only accommodation of its kind in Tampa. Guests have a choice of co-ed dormitory style arrangements in a refurbished railroad car, private rooms with a shared bath, or private rooms with a private bath. Two kitchens are available for guests to use. One is an authentic 1950s-style kitchen. Guests have access to a heated hot tub, sun deck, outside shower, two courtyards, hammock, porch with umbrellas and fans all surrounded by lush tropical plants. -Vickie Ferguson

The Double tree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport is a beautiful hotel and well located in the Westshore district. Just two miles from Tampa International Airport and minutes from the famous International Plaza and Bay Street which is a major attraction for a variety of restaurants and shopping sprees. So irrespective of if you're on a business trip or on a vacation, Double tree satisfies both ways. In room dining experience at Double Tree is amazing at Cypress Cafe & Grille. A lot of activities lined up for children as well as adults. A lovely experience for work and leisure.

Whether on you're on vacation or in town on business for a day, week or month, TownePlace Suites can easily accommodate short-term or extended stays comfortably. Each suite is designed for the ultimate in comfort and provides a convenient work space area equipped with an ergonomic chair and proper lighting. Guests enjoy a good night's rest on plush mattresses and quality linens, have access to a fully equipped kitchen, and can access the Internet free of charge. Round the clock staff is available to answer questions, and suite cleaning services are arranged to fit your schedule. A fitness center, patio and grill area, and heated pool provide guests with relaxing options. -Vickie Ferguson

America's Best Value Inn of Clearwater is a comfortable hotel that is close to the beaches.

You can depend on Marriott's sense of style and attention to traveler-friendly details, both of which you will find here. A pool, restaurant, fitness room, non-smoking bedrooms and facilities for business meetings make this hotel ideal for business getaways. Travel information at the desk can help fill in your leisure hours. Handy to the airports, Tampa to the north and St. Pete to the south on I-275, the hotel is near restaurants, nightlife and beaches.

At the beach side Resort Sixty-Six, guests can choose between several studio and one-bedroom suites, with either  courtyard or ocean views. Regardless of which villa guests choose though, secluded white sand beaches are just steps away from the front door, as is Beach Bistro, a gourmet beach side restaurant. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub guarantee relaxation.

The Peninsula Inn & Spa is one of the oldest buildings in the vicinity. Through extensive renovation, the Inn was transformed into elegant accommodations featuring British Colonial décor with a Balinese flair. Guest rooms are adorned with rich wood furniture hand-carved by artisans of Indonesia, creating an exotic and tranquil atmosphere. On the first floor, guests have access to six-course fine dining at the Six Tables restaurant, an impressive menu of alcoholic beverages at the Palm Lounge ideal for after dinner drinks, and the Seven Seas Spa where guests relax and unwind. For casual dining at the Inn, Isabelle's provides quality cuisine with some Southern flair. -Vickie Ferguson