Tampa's Newest Luxury Hotel Announces Grand Opening Rates
TAMPA - -- Rising from the heart of a vibrant city, InterContinental Tampa brings a new level of luxury and style to Westshore, Florida's largest business district with its Grand Opening Rate starting at $189/night on weekends through December 27th. Touting all of the amenities that the InterContinental name commands, the hotel heralds the emergence of a long awaited luxury offering in one of Florida's most-loved cities.
InterContinental Tampa embodies a contemporary yet casual sense of elegance with the flair of Florida style and sophistication. The hotel offers 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space, wireless high-speed internet throughout the entire hotel, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service concierge program, as well as a rooftop pool with spectacular views of the bay and city.
Visitors who take advantage of the grand opening rates will be among the first to experience the exquisite guest rooms of InterContinental Tampa. Each room achieves a delicate harmony of form and function by blending today's technology with dark stained woods, natural stone, and clean lines. Weary travelers will relax in posh beds featuring leather-upholstered headboards, feather-top mattresses and luxurious linens in shades of indigo, deep orange, and crisp white. Flat screen plasma TV"s and iPod docking stations complete the balance. The authentic Florida-style casual setting exudes an air of sophistication, urban ambience and luxury associated with InterContinental Hotels the world over.
Guests who want to eat fresh but still have a big appetite don't even have to venture outside the hotel to experience renowned dining. A revamped Shula's Steak House offers its award winning Shula Cuts, Certified Angus Beef brand steaks, fresh seafood and heavenly desserts off of its refreshing and innovative menu. Those looking for a more casual but still sophisticated way to unwind can enjoy the extensive cocktail menu and light fare at Shula's No Name Lounge. Coffee connoisseurs and early birds alike can get their java fix at Caffé conveniently located in the lobby and serving Illy coffee products.
While staying at InterContinental Tampa, guests can expect anything but a generic experience. With its "In the Know" concierge program, the hotel provides guests with authentic and enriching local experiences within the diverse city of Tampa. From "insiders only" restaurants and shopping gems, to the best sunset viewing spots and vintage wine shops selling hard-to-find wines, a trip to the concierge will leave guests feeling as if they own the city.
As the newest luxury hotel in Tampa, InterContinental Tampa crowns the transformation of Tampa's Westshore business & shopping district conveniently located next to downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport. The ideal place for Tampa weddings, wedding receptions and meetings; InterContinental Tampa is not to be rivaled.
To experience the Grand Opening Rate at the newest luxury hotel in Tampa, please call (866) 915-1558 or visit www.intercontampa.com.
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The 323-room hotel is owned by an affiliate of Lowe Enterprises Investments and will be managed by the wholly owned Lowe subsidiary Destination Hotels & Resorts.
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