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Tampa Convention Center

333 S Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602 (Downtown)
(813) 274-8511
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Ranked #27 of 72 attractions in Tampa
Type: Convention Centres
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Brandon, Florida
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I've been to the convention center for many events-- wedding expos, home shows, home buyer expos, etc. The convention center is a huge, gorgeous place for all of these events. If you don't get there early for your event, parking can be tricky in the adjacent garage, as it fills up quickly.

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Tampa, Florida
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20 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This is a great convention center. It sits right on the water so the view is relaxing and beautiful. You might spot some manatees! The staff is awesome. They go out of their way to please. Very efficient. Everyone I passed had an acknowledgement and a smile. Great place to exercise too. The steps on the water provide a nice... More

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Chandler, Indiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

I attended the It Works Global conference in Jan. (trinaconner.myitworks.com) I was very pleased with the convention center. It was big enough to hold over 6000 of us and had plenty of restrooms and I hardly ever had to wait in line. I didn't have any problems with the staff. One vendor ran out of water and she immediately went... More

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Drexel, MO
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Terrible layout for a large conference / convention. Service staff were no where near polite. A/V workers in the breakout sessions was terrible. A large group meeting let out about 20 minutes early - catering staff had brownies, chips and drinks on carts for the upcoming break. about 400 people came out of the session to carts with food and... More

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Plattsburgh, New York
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

I recently attended a business convention at TCC. The visual appeal of the location was beautiful as well as the structures and interior appointments. The attentiveness of the staff in regard to food and drink service at the business functions were extremely poor. The staff cannot be viewed as rude, as they were never available to assist the guests. Plates... More

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Clearwater FL
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39 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Perched on the crest of Tampa Bay, this is a great place for a convention. The Gasprilla Distance Classic usually holds it's massive Expo here in Feb. All sorts of other events during the years.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

There for a week. Very close to hotel, on the bay with beautiful view. One of my favorite convention enters.

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Tampa, Florida
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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

We have attended many lectures, car shows, cooking shows, health shows ,etc. in here. There are snack bars inside. Lately, I have attended the US Naturalization Ceremonies of two of my friends. Parking is easy. They have ample handicap parking,too.

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Seminole, FL
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

I liked the layout, the location, the convenient parking, the friendly staff, cleanliness, the whole thing. I like visiting the convention center for any event.

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La Grange, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

I stay here a lot for business. The staff is very friendly, professional and work very hard to make your stay comfortable. Within walking distance to the Park Meadows mall, strip malls and many restaurants. Very close access to I25 and 470 expressways. View of the mountains.

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