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ROOST Tampa · Tampa, United States
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Expert Review: ROOST Tampa
ROOST Tampa, a Michelin Key Selected property, offers a distinctive and highly-regarded "apartment-hotel" experience in the vibrant Water Street district of downtown Tampa. It seamlessly blends the amenities and services of a boutique hotel with the comforts and spaciousness of residential living.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
ROOST Tampa consistently garners exceptional guest reviews, with scores often ranging from 9.0 to 10 on platforms like Booking.com, a 9.3/10 on Trip.com, and 9.2/10 on Kayak. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently praising its prime location, modern design, extensive amenities, and outstanding staff.
Key Highlights
Guests particularly love ROOST Tampa for its excellent location in the redeveloped Water Street district, offering easy access to attractions and dining. The property's sophisticated design and beautiful pool terrace are also frequently highlighted. A significant draw is the apartment-style living, with every unit featuring a full kitchen and in-unit laundry machines, providing a "home away from home" feel, ideal for both short and extended stays. The friendly and helpful staff consistently receives high praise. Additional popular amenities include a full-featured fitness center, an outdoor social space with shared or private barbecues, and the option for grocery delivery service. ROOST Tampa is also pet-friendly.
Room Quality
The rooms at ROOST Tampa are described as spacious, clean, and comfortable, offering a modern and minimalist design with occasional pops of tropical color. Accommodations come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Each unit is thoughtfully furnished and includes a full-sized kitchen equipped with appliances, cookware, and tableware, along with in-unit washer and dryer. Guests appreciate details such as vintage rugs, living plants, premium bedding, designer toiletries (Le Labo and Davines), smart televisions with premium satellite channels and Netflix, and Sonos speakers. Many rooms also feature wide warehouse-style windows that allow for plenty of natural light.
Dining Experience
ROOST Tampa operates on an "apartment-living concept," meaning it does not have a traditional on-site restaurant for full-service dining. However, the fully equipped kitchens in every unit allow guests to prepare their own meals with ease. The hotel also offers a grocery delivery service. For those wishing to dine out, there are numerous restaurants conveniently located nearby and within walking distance in the Water Street district. The 7th-floor amenity deck includes an outdoor bar.
Service & Staff
The service and staff at ROOST Tampa are consistently lauded as exceptional. Guests frequently commend the team for being pleasant, helpful, professional, friendly, and attentive, often going "above and beyond" to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay. The hotel provides a 24-hour concierge and front desk service, weekly housekeeping (with the option for more frequent cleaning), and on-site maintenance available 24/7.
Location & Accessibility
Located at 1050 Water Street in Tampa's redeveloped Water Street district, ROOST Tampa boasts an outstanding location. It's within a short walking distance to major attractions such as Amalie Arena (a 2-minute walk), the Tampa Riverwalk (3-minute walk), Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium, and Sparkman Wharf. The surrounding neighborhood is described as up-and-coming and full of energy, with plenty of dining and entertainment options. The hotel offers complimentary bicycle rentals, making it easy to explore nearby areas. Accessibility features are available, including wheelchair-accessible paths, elevators with wide doors, and visual alarms in hallways.
Value & Pricing
Guests frequently highlight ROOST Tampa's excellent price-to-quality ratio and unbeatable value for a luxurious stay. While the average room price is around $261, prices can vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and room type, ranging from approximately $167 to $686. Reviewers generally feel that the cost is reasonable given the high quality of accommodations and the extensive amenities provided.
Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring issues mentioned by guests include the cost of self-parking, which is typically around $30 per day. A few guests have also reported issues with room keys or fobs not consistently working for all elevators or building entry points. Additionally, one review noted that the blinds in the room did not fully cover the windows, leading to some brightness even when closed.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Brigitte Nielsen
The accommodations were excellent, featuring a remarkably clean room and bathroom. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, though it felt too brief. In my humble opinion, this establishment merits a five-star rating due to its favorable location, commendable service, and pleasant customer support. I was unaware of the pool facilities; otherwise, I would have brought my swimsuit. The entire environment felt...
Response from the owner
Hi Brigitte, <br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback and for staying with us at ROOST Tampa.<br>We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your clean and comfortable accomm...
Brooke L
We love this place. We stay here every time we fly to Tampa and catch a Lightning game. It’s walking distance from the arena and parking is convenient. The rooms are great, we love the fact that there is a washer/dryer and a kitchenette in our room. Last month, we stayed there around Gasparilla time. My husband left a small bag and called them for it. He talked to 3 people and said we can stop by ...
Response from the owner
Hi Brooke, <br><br>Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your continued loyalty to ROOST Tampa. We truly value that you choose to stay with us every time you visit Tampa...
Jeffrey Kostbar
High class Condo hotel in the middle of a very "hip" area of Tampa. Walk to the Arena and lots of shopping and food places and nightlife. Publix nearby. Comfortable beds and thick cozy comforter. Great for long term stay with full kitchen. Wonderful workout room and huge swimming pool on rooftop deck. Events free of charge from time to time. While we were there they had a Bar B Que and a Bl...
Response from the owner
Hi Jeffrey, <br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for staying with us at ROOST Tampa. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the location, comfortable accommodations, and the roo...
J J
Our stay at ROOST Tampa was excellent from start to finish. The 1-bedroom with balcony was beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Being in the same building as our son made the stay extra special. The staff was outstanding, and we especially enjoyed the pool and media room. This was a refreshing alternative to the nearby traditional hotels, and we’re very much looking forward to return...
Response from the owner
Hi J J, <br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your review and thank you for staying at ROOST Tampa. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your 1-bedroom with balcony, the pool, and media r...
Leslie Sipe
Loved the location. No parking on 4th floor staying on 4th floor is annoying. Rooms are spacious , clean and have nice furnishings and appliances. Loved the bathroom. Wish we had more towels and toilet paper staying for an entire week. Wish housekeeping was more than one time for an entire week. Overall, I like Roost and had a positive experience.
Response from the owner
Hi Leslie, <br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for staying with us at ROOST Tampa. We’re so glad to hear you loved the location, enjoyed the spacious and clean accommodation...
Kei Sasaki
Fantastic hotel. Amazing rooftop pool and common facilities and gym. Apartment style hotels. Some rooms have small work spaces so business travelers might find it better to work in the common lounge area where there is plenty of table space and WiFi. Also it’s a very lively area so street noise level can be high into late evening but eventually quiets down for a good rest. Parking behind the build...
Response from the owner
Hi Kei, <br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your review and thank you for staying at ROOST Tampa. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed our amenities, location, and the apartment-style layout...
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