The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Tampa Westshore have recently completed multimillion-dollar renovations that included refreshed guestrooms, modernized communal spaces and enhanced amenities.
The renovations on the adjacent properties—both owned and operated by McKibbon Hospitality—were conducted by general contractor First Finish.
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Westshore
The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Westshore got an all-new front desk and check-in area with modernized wall vinyl and floor tile. Meanwhile, the lobby received contemporary furniture, including plush seating and the addition of a communal table with built-in lighting, power outlets and USB charging capabilities, according to the company.
All 171 guestrooms were refreshed with new paint, flooring, artwork, soft goods, decor and furniture, including new bathroom vanity mirrors with enhanced LED lighting and new headboards with built-in charging stations. Additionally, the hotel’s 2,300-plus square feet of meeting space received new local Tampa-themed artwork, enhanced A/V offerings and office furniture.
The hotel’s in-house restaurant, Coast Kitchen & Bar, underwent a full remodel and rebrand, incorporating new decor and lighting, furniture and a redesigned bar with expanded seating capacity. The hotel’s 24-hour market, The Shop, was also updated with more shelving and a larger refrigeration section.
The property also got an upgraded 24-7 Fitness Center, which has been outfitted with new equipment including a Peloton Bike, treadmills and elliptical machine. The outdoor pool, meanwhile, received new loungers and patio furniture, oversized umbrellas and a newly resurfaced pool deck.
Homewood Suites Tampa Westshore
The Homewood Suites Tampa Westshore—located next to the Hilton Garden Inn—also underwent a full renovation. The hotel’s lobby now has a refreshed front desk area, coffee station and business center with new furniture, lighting, paint and flooring. The breakfast area was demolished, rebuilt and reformatted as part of the project, featuring layout enhancements, updated furniture and new food offerings.
The hotel’s 144 extended-stay guestrooms received new flooring throughout, ceramic stove tops in the kitchen and new furniture including decorative headboards with side charging stations on the nightstands, as well as bathroom vanity mirrors with enhanced LED lighting.
Adjacent to the Suite Shop, an in-house market with snacks and drinks available for purchase, a tap wall has been introduced with self-pouring capabilities, letting guests purchase beer and wine by the ounce. New conversational seating and a communal table outfitted with charging ports were also added to the lobby.
Other updated amenities include the outdoor pool, which got new poolside and patio furniture, lighting, refurbished outdoor grills and a firepit along with new balls and equipment at the Sport Court. The 24-7 Fitness Center was remodeled and re-equipped with new machinery, including a Peloton bike, Precor treadmills, free weights and yoga equipment, an Aquaverve hydrating station and new self-service towel station, according to the company. The hotel’s meeting space was also included in the renovation, receiving new paint, carpet, cabinetry and banquet chairs.