The Ashley Plaza Hotel is conveniently located in beautiful downtown Tampa, FL. Adjacent to the Tampa Performing Arts Center, it is only blocks from the Tampa Convention Center and only a mile from the St. Pete Times Forum (formerly know as The Ice Palace). The Ashley Plaza Hotel is only a mile from Ybor City, known as the cultural and entertainment hub of Tampa. Ybor City is full of galleries, ethnic eateries, clubs and history. The Ashley Plaza Hotel is also only minutes away from the Port of Tampa, The Florida Aquarium, and Channelside, also another fine shopping area. The Ashley Plaza Hotel is located 6 miles from the Tampa International Airport and Raymond James Stadium, home of the SuperBowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The hotel is located just off I-275 at exit 44 and has 316 beautifully appointed guest rooms with free wireless high speed, 14 floors, swimming pool, fitness center, Backstage Restaurant, Encore lobby lounge, game room, 9900 square feet meeting and banquet space. Free transportation to/from Tampa International Airport, based on availability, transportation available to cruise ship terminals (fee) within a mile of the Florida Aquarium, channelside district with an array of unique shops, restaurants and night clubs, Ybor City historic district, Hyde Park Village, Davis Islands and much more. We cater to all size and types of groups from 10 persons to 500. Parking available on site, 7 USD fee per night.