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Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center

What We Love About Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center

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Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center offers a stylish and convenient wedding experience with everything under one roof. Surrounded by tropical palms, views from Tampa Bay, and just steps from the Tampa Riverwalk and Convention Center, our all-suite hotel provides flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.

The hotel features 360 spacious two-room guest suites, and all wedding reception packages include a complimentary bridal suite for the night of the wedding.

All overnight guests enjoy:

  • Complimentary made-to-order breakfast daily
  • Nightly Evening Reception with beverages and light snacks

Located adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and steps from the Riverwalk and TECO streetcar, guests enjoy convenient access to downtown attractions.Room block rates are available for wedding guests.

We welcome outside décor, floral, entertainment, and planning vendors. All food and beverage must be provided by the hotel, with wedding cakes permitted from a licensed vendor.

 

About Our Venue

Embassy Suites is your home-away-from-home with 360 spacious two-room guest suites! Over 11,000 square feet of event space, a 20-story open atrium, our largest ballroom is 3,744 square feet with light, bright and modern decor fits with all your wedding colors!

 

What Couples Love About Our Venue

Couples appreciate the convenience of hosting their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and overnight accommodations all in one location. The spacious all-suite guest rooms, complimentary breakfast and evening reception, and flexible indoor/outdoor options make Embassy Suites a seamless and guest-friendly wedding destination.

 

Associations & Awards

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center is consistently recognized for guest satisfaction and service excellence within the Hilton portfolio and third-party wedding listings like The Knot and WeddingWire.

 

Pricing & Packages

Venue rental is complimentary, Ceremony fee starts at $1,000.

Wedding reception packages begin at $138++ per guest, plus 25% service charge and 7.5% local state tax. and include:

  • Four-hour Gold Hosted Bar
  • Champagne toast
  • Dance floor
  • House linens, tables, and chairs
  • Votive candles
  • Selection of four (4) passed hors d’oeuvres
  • Menu tasting
  • Complimentary bridal suite

Minimums vary based on season and day of the week. Custom packages are available through our Catering Sales team.

 

For smaller celebrations, Embassy Suites offers flexible ballroom configurations for intimate ceremonies and receptions. Customized packages can include ceremony space, light bites, champagne toast, and overnight accommodations.

 

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The Ceremony


Ceremony packages include banquet chairs, a 30-minute ceremony time, and rehearsal the evening prior.

  • Front Lawn: Outdoor ceremony space framed by palm trees, accommodating up to 250 guests. Indoor backup space included.
  • Indoor Ballroom: Elegant indoor setting for up to 250 guests, ideal for larger ceremonies or weather contingency.

Our ceremony location includes a guaranteed backup location in an indoor ballroom.

 

The Cocktail Hour


  • 3rd-Floor Pool Terrace: Outdoor cocktail space with elevated bay views, accommodating up to 100 guests.
  • Indoor Pre-Function Areas: Ideal for larger guest counts up to 250 guests with seamless transition into reception space.

 

The Reception


Our contemporary ballroom offers a neutral palette and flexible layout options for up to 200 guests. The space includes built-in dance floor placement, elegant lighting, and room for custom décor enhancements.

 

The Food & Drink


Our in-house culinary team provides chef-driven menus with plated, buffet, and enhancement station options. Dinner packages begin at $138++ per guest and include four passed hors d’oeuvres and a four-hour Gold Hosted Bar.

Menu offerings include:

  • Plated land, sea, duet, and vegan entrées
  • Buffet options such as Latin Carnival and Downtown
  • Late-night stations (sliders, pizza, empanadas)
  • Customizable menus upon request

All food and beverage is provided by the hotel.

Included Amenities and Enhancements

Wedding packages include:

  • Tables and chairs
  • Floor-length house linens
  • China, glassware, flatware
  • Votive candles
  • Dance floor
  • Champagne toast
  • Bridal suite

Enhancements such as specialty linens, upgraded bar packages, and culinary stations are available.

 

Location

513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602, USA

Meet the Team

Alex Bavcevic

Our dedicated Catering Sales team guides couples through the planning process from contract to menu selection, ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism.

Alexandrie Bavcevic is the Catering & Sales Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center and the dedicated wedding contact for couples planning their special day at the hotel. She loves helping couples feel excited, confident, and supported throughout the entire planning process.

With several years of experience in hospitality and event coordination, Alexandrie has worked with couples at well-known properties including Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and Interlachen Country Club. Her background allows her to guide couples through each step of planning—from the first venue tour to the final details—ensuring their wedding day feels seamless, personal, and truly memorable.

Alexandrie holds a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida and was recognized on the President’s and Dean’s Lists throughout her studies. Couples appreciate her warm, approachable personality and the way she makes planning feel easy and enjoyable.

What Alexandrie loves most about weddings is getting to know each couple and seeing their unique story come to life on such an important day. From meaningful ceremonies to joyful celebrations with family and friends, she finds so much fulfillment in helping create moments that couples will cherish forever. Her goal is to make every couple feel taken care of so they can relax and fully enjoy their celebration.

 

 

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