The Perfect Waterfront Backdrop
Samm Fairlie
CATERING SALES MANAGER
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The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is a premier wedding venue in downtown Tampa, Florida, nestled along the beautiful Hillsborough River. The waterfront hotel provides unique ballrooms, professional planning services, and chef-driven customized menus for events.
About Our Property:
277 Guest Rooms and 16 Suites
Central Downtown Location
On-Site Restaurant and Bar
Valet Parking
Three Distinctive, Flexible Ballrooms
Including Waterfront Venues
On The River
Room Blocks
Just steps from the Riverwalk, Hotel Tampa’s modern, comfortable rooms are the perfect home away from home for your friends and family. The option of stunning views of downtown Tampa or the Hillsborough River from your very own private balcony. Immerse yourself with walkable restaurants, bars and nightlife during your weekend celebration.
*Modern amenities also available for you and your guests to enjoy. Located a short 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
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Event Facilities and Capacity
The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk has eight options for the ceremony and reception, couples are sure to find something to fit their vision.
The Riverview Room
Uniquely designed with floor to ceiling windows, this space offers 2,002 square feet and overlooks the calming Hillsborough River. This venue space is primarily used for ceremonies but creates the setting for more intimate wedding receptions. Based on your guest count, our Riverview Room can be transformed into the perfect event you envision.
The Riverwalk Ballroom
Our largest space, the Riverwalk Ballroom, offers 4,600 square feet of space and sets the stage for an elegant wedding reception. The area combines modern style with classic elegance, and can be configured to fit your seating arrangement, from banquet to reception and cocktail arrangements.
The Bayshore Ballroom
Offering 3,300 square feet of space with floor-to-ceiling windows and shimmering chandeliers to elevate your wedding experience. Couples and their guests can also explore the Tampa Riverwalk and surrounding neighborhoods like Ybor City, Sparkman's Wharf, and more.
Services Offered
The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk service staff are dedicated to providing outstanding service. Our expert wedding team will ensure that all aspects of your wedding are executed to perfection.
Wedding Event Services Include:
• Catering and Bar Services
• Setup and Cleanup
• Personalized Event Planning
• Menu Tasting *once officially booked.
• Provided Preferred Vendor List for Outside Vendors
• Reduced Valet Parking
• Exclusive Guestroom Rates
• Complimentary Wedding Night in Riverfront Bridal Suite
• Complimentary In-Room Amenity
• Breakfast for Two at River's Edge
• + More!
Cuisine
The catering staff strives to create customized menus that add a local flair to each event. Specializing in classic American cuisine, they combine fresh ingredients with innovative twists for something unique for everyone.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,500
Reception
$4,500
Ceremony
$750
Bar services
$75 per person
Catering
Contact for price
- Couples usually spend $25,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Dec.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Samm Fairlie
Catering Sales Manager
Having worked in the wedding industry for 10+ years, Samm is your girl from start-to-finish at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk!
Samm has a strong background in planning countless events in the local area - her eye to detail is unmatched and she truely loves making your vision come to life. "Seeing the couple's faces fill with joy when they walk into the reception room for the first time, is beyond rewarding, it gives me so much gratification."
Fun Fact: Being a big animal lover, her favorite wedding detail is incorporating the "fur-baby".
You are in great hands when booking your special day at hotel Tampa Riverwalk! What are you waiting for? Book Today!
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out of 5.06 reviews
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Gwendalyn B
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5.0
2/26/2025
Our wedding at The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The beautiful riverfront location, elegant event spaces, and top-notch service made it an easy choice.
One of the biggest highlights of our experience was working with Samm Fairlie, our venue coordinator. She was an absolute joy to work with—always prompt with her responses, incredibly organized, and genuinely excited to help us bring our vision to life. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Samm made everything feel effortless with her attention to detail and positive attitude.
Beyond the excellent coordination, the entire hotel staff played a huge role in making our day perfect. From the banquet team ensuring everything was set up flawlessly to the bar crew keeping drinks flowing and guests happy, everyone was professional, friendly, and truly dedicated to providing outstanding service. We received so many compliments from our guests about how smooth everything was and how wonderful the staff treated them.
And let’s talk about the food—it was absolutely incredible! Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing everything tasted.
Not only was the pricing reasonable, but it was worth every penny for the level of service and quality we received. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue, a more dedicated staff, or a smoother wedding day. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines breathtaking views, outstanding service, and an unforgettable experience, The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is the perfect choice!
Hailey W
5.0
1/06/2025
When Hurricane Milton interfered with our ability to have our wedding at this hotel, the staff, especially Samm, did an amazing job helping us transfer our room block and event over to a new location. Our time planning the wedding at the riverwalk was so fun and easy, Samm was responsive and so helpful and while we were not able to have our wedding at the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, we would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a venue that makes planning so easy, fun, and who would go the extra mile to save the day!
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Haley N
5.0
11/15/2023
We had the best experience with the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk. The wedding planning process could be stressful, but I felt calm and reassured knowing we were in good hands with Samm and the rest of the staff. Samm was extremely attentive and responsive throughout our planning and a huge help on the night of the wedding making sure everything was going smoothly. The Riverwalk ballroom was the perfect size for our guests and has the best view of the river (especially at night!). The food was amazing and the bartenders were quick, efficient, and fun. I know a lot of guests also appreciated the coffee and water station provided throughout the night. We were so pleased with the entire experience and thankful for the valet (especially Marcus), servers, bartenders, Samm, Esteban, Chef Bill, and other hotel staff who made our wedding weekend so amazing. We would definitely recommend hosting your event here!!
Jessica W
5.0
6/30/2021
Wow. What an amazing weekend we had. The Sheraton helped with all of our questions, requests, and accommodations. We received super quick responses and everything went perfectly without any issues. Highly highly recommended!!!
Michelle V
5.0
5/07/2019
We loved everything about this venue! Our wedding date was November 23, 2018. Growing up in Florida, I knew that I wanted a venue that had pretty waterfront views but without the sand! The Sheraton is the best of both worlds because our guests enjoyed the beautiful waterfront views and sunset during cocktail hour, and got to enjoy the city views as well. Our pictures were beautiful with so many backdrops to choose from. We even did a boat exit to wave goodbye to all of our guests!
Most importantly, the wedding coordinator at The Sheraton, Paul Sparks, is unbelievable! Paul is so quick to answer any questions and did not miss any details! I told him our vision, and he made it happen plus some! I would book with The Sheraton just to have the opportunity to work with Paul! My husband and I did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day because Paul ran the whole show flawlessly!
The food was amazing, 6 months later people are still telling me how amazing the food tasted. My family is from New York, so the cocktail hour was very important to us. Everyone said the food and drinks were non-stop flowing. Also, my hubs and our bridal party were given a private room during the cocktail hour stocked with endless food and drinks, it was one of our favorite parts of the whole night! There's nothing better than sitting with your new husband and best friends enjoying a cold glass of champagne just before the real party starts. We also added The Gelato Carte to our reception, and everyone raved about it!
My husband and I were barely able to eat at the reception (everyone told me this would happen, but I thought we might break the norm...didn't happen haha!). Paul had our meals sent up to our suite along with all of our gifts so we didn't have to worry about a thing. After the reception, we walked into our suite to find champagne chilling and huge chocolate covered strawberries waiting for us, complimentary from the hotel and Paul! One of my favorite memories from the night was eating our wedding meal in our giant suite overlooking the RiverWalk!
We couldn't be happier with our reception venue choice. I would recommend The Sheraton ten times over. If I could do it all again, I would do it the exact same way!
response 05/09/2019
Thank you Michelle for your kind words! It was certainly a pleasure having you and your f...
amily celebrate your wedding here with us. We are happy that you enjoyed everything and had fun at your wedding. We look forward to having you back with us again for your one year anniversary celebration. Best wishes for many years of success and happiness!
Angelique B
4.0
7/25/2018
Booked the Sheraton Riverwalk as the preferred hotel for my wedding in June! Heather & Danette helped reserve a hotel block for my wedding guests and party. They were in communication during our wedding planning and ensured all of my questions were answered. Valet service is the only option for parking but the team was very quick and efficient. The front driveway was under construction and there was a lot of debris and was unattractive to my wedding guests. Unfortunately the pool was also being emptied for repair so we were unable to utilize the patio and pool for entertainment. The rooms were kept clean and neat and the breakfast buffet was delicious.
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