Element Tampa Midtown

Liked the Element Tampa Midtown much better than the sister Aloft hotel that's connected.Main benefit the Element is having proper plates/cups, silverware, and microwave - this helps with healthier eating on a multiday trip. The Element's room decor is also more natural and comforting, while the Aloft is more modern. There's also more space to hang your the clothing. The shower was pretty big and bathroom was spacious and clean. The Element is more expensive than the Aloft fyi.Location is perfect in Midtown and right next to Whole Foods and several places to eat or get a drink. Be aware of overnight valet parking, which isn't cheap. For quick in and out during the day, you can self park in the free Midtown parking garage and there's usually plenty of space on the 4th floor.

I will definitely be back. I enjoyed my stay very much. I was a bit apprehensive at first with the initial encounter with staff because they were not the most welcoming. Super cooperate and cold, but my final experience with female staff member with glasses was so sweet (sorry I don't know her name). My room was very clean and had everything I needed for my stay. Breakfast was located on the 6th floor by check in and they start serving around 6:30am. Some hot choices like turkey sausage and an egg choice that seemed to change daily like crepes, scrambled eggs or a frittata. There was also individually wrapped toast, muffins, pastries and bagels. There was also a parfait bar, yogurt cups and fruit. Of course coffee and a selection of juices were available as well. I appreciated the cardboard to-go boxes and paper bags that were provided to take things back to the room. I later found out that there was a rooftop pool, perhaps a sign with floors for amenities would be helpful. I really enjoyed my time in Tampa and will return soon. I will plan to stay here in the future. Happy Yelping! Parking Tip: Element Staff will tell you valet is your only option. Which is $40 a night!! They will say you will be towed if you park in the garage but it's only if you're parked on the first floor overnight. Tampa Midtown does not let you park overnight on the main grounds (the little parking lot next/behind to the hotel. Also, the parking areas next to that parking lot that have no "No Parking" signs or Tow signs also is NOT a place to park overnight. Park in the Midtown Tampa garage across from the courtyard connected to the apartments. They allow FREE overnight parking on the 3rd floor and up. Of course avoid parking in the valet spots as well as any residential spots. There are clear signs of those areas.

Meh, it was ok. This is a dual Element and Aloft property. Parking in the back is only for short term parking and no overnight so you are forced to use the $40 valet which was a whiny dude who took forever to send me my valet ticket. You arrive in the ground floor in midtown Tampa with lots of fun trendy eating and drinking spots nearby. Take the elevators to the 6th floor. Two banks of elevators are tied together and serve the entire property but in the 6th floor it was not adequately signed to help you know where to go to check in for Element vs Aloft. Two separate checkins. Sort of silly but whatevs...Both people at the two check in locations almost couldn't have cared less about me as a customer. They were very put out and super friendly. Then took the elevator down to my room and after a bit of a walk got to my room. It was ok. Nothing amazing but not bad. The make the beds oddly and if you are taller you feel like they short-sheeted the beds. Elevators are keyed which means any visitors have to be retrieved which is nice in some ways but annoying in others. 10 minute drive to the airport and close to the nearby stadium add some upside as well as proximity to food and drinking spots nearby on the street level. For the price, this was ok but the service was not encouraging me to return at all.

Perfect space for families. Rooms feature a kitchenette with fridge, dishwasher, sink, stovetop + basic cookware/plates/glasses..etc. Customer service was super attentive and friendly. There are so many food options within walking distance. The restaurant on site was beautiful with great bites.

Great hotel if you plan on having a long stay in tampa. Rooms are well kept and the property as a whole was very clean. Staff who work the morning breakfast buffet area are great and welcoming. Despite the one gentleman who works in the afternoon desk who had zero social skills and the "$40" forced valet scam this was a great place to stay would definitely return on future trips

I stayed for 4 nights and hotel is in a great location with stores and restaurants around the hotel. Front desk staff at night is NOT friendly, do not even say hello or welcome when you check-in.

Element hotelsnqre quickly becoming my hotel of choice. This one was a tad confusing because it was a 2-in-1, but the Element vibe was very much present. I would recommend and I would return.

Loved this hotel. I had a one night staycation. Loved that the rooms come with a small kitchenette, dish soap, dishes, microwave, and fridge.The bathroom was cleaned and was provided with more than enough towels. The bathroom include stocked toilet paper, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion.The tv's were good quality. They allow you to sign into your streaming services, like netflix.The sheets were cleaned. We had a weird view of the parking lot, but still nice.Speaking of parking lots. CON: there's no overnight parking in what seems to be the hotels' parking lot. So I had to move my car to street parking in front of Midtown Boba. I'm not sure if overnight parking is allowed in the parking garage but hotel valet is $29, which is totally unnecessary when there's a parking lot for use. The hotel could easily give a free pass to those who have checked in, and those without passes could be towed or fines for overnight stay.There is complimentary breakfast: yogurt, coffee, cereal, muffins, and egg station. The egg station has someone cooking your eggs (any way) in front of you.The pool is so nice. wish they had some music out there but i brought my own speaker and played pool/beachy music. It is on the roof top and i'm pretty sure the pool is heated. It stays open pretty late, as well. The gate didn't really work, we had to open it from the inside. There's no shade up there, so bring a hat, sunscreen, and prepare to tan. There is pool bathrooms, too!The hotel is located by a variety of food places, like true food kitchen, bella brava, locally owned fave oronzo, ben and jerry's, and shake shack. If you're needing groceries or last minute things, whole foods is walking distance and there is also a sephora and other shopping near by.

#liars #criminal #shady - element midtown (&Aloft Midtown) IDK WTF but repeated requests for still stamped image of my car arriving damaged were ignored & a narrative of a 'guest who wont leave them alone' to the agents who are actually doing their job ... really speaks to a lack of integrity. Screams give us a credit card&leave us alone - customers aren't valued and neither is brand loyalty.To Evette / General Manager & her management team @element midtown. I am sure there is a reasonable explanation why the elite desk has 4 cases for 1 incident .. oh bc the cases were resolved & the reason notes from the hotel that someone has spoken to me numerous times over the course of 5 months & many emails exchanged after the 2 sent in beginning!I sent 2 emails to GM & 2 to Angel and never a response - I may have called twice in the beginning leaving messages (I think Evette was OOO a few days? ) And to add even more credibility- my insurance never asked or received footage I have asked via the Elite Desk and by email a couple of times to Sean Casey, a manager with Valet. Its like the twilight zone there. Maybe youre talking with someone else who had issue with valet? Oh wait - I did call to review the footage but officer would need to come. Undoubtedly that should be a top priority for our police keeping. I invite receipts be sent to my email demonstrating efforts and dates / time and evidence of my damaged car.

Had a special event to attend and stayed at the Element/Aloft hotel by Marriott. Awful customer service experience. Poor attitude by hotel staff. Overall a franchise hotel (owned by Shelby Hospitality Group) that is not up to Marriott standards. I have attempted for 5 days to contact the general manager Evette Torres. Each time I confirmed she was in the building but was put into her voicemail. Although messages were left that I'm calling about a poor experience, to this day she has not bothered to attempt to contact me. As a lifetime Platinum member of Marriot, I am surprised by the total disregard for trying to bring attention to an issue around a customer service experience. Poor service appears to be a systemic issue that flows from the GM all the way to the front line staff. There are better options in Tampa. You can do better @shelbyHospitalityGroup @marriott @BonVoy