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Where to Stay Near Benchmark International Arena: Hotels for Tampa Bay Lightning Home Games

Benchmark International Arena is in Tampa's Water Street district. It hosts Tampa Bay Lightning home games. The NHL season runs from October to April, with playoffs into June. Walkable from Water Street and downtown hotels; the TECO streetcar runs nearby. The 6 hotels below are chosen for how easy they make getting to and from the arena, starting with the closest.

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The places to stay

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Tampa Marriott Water Street

Waterfront hotel next to the arena.

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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Water Street tower with a rooftop pool.

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The Tampa EDITION

Design-led hotel in Water Street.

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The Westin Tampa Waterside

Harbour Island hotel on the water.

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Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Restored 1905 federal courthouse.

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Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Food-focused hotel in SoHo.

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Where to stay

  • Water Street — walk to the arena
  • Hyde Park — dining
  • Ybor City — historic nightlife

Hotels

  1. #1 · Walkable · about a 3-minute walk · 0.2 mi

    ★★★★

    Tampa Marriott Water Street

    Waterfront hotel next to the arena.

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  2. #2 · Walkable · about a 5-minute walk · 0.1 mi

    ★★★★

    JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

    Water Street tower with a rooftop pool.

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  3. #3 · Walkable · about a 5-minute walk · 0.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Tampa EDITION

    Design-led hotel in Water Street.

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  4. #4 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk · 0.3 mi

    ★★★★

    The Westin Tampa Waterside

    Harbour Island hotel on the water.

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  5. #5 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk · 0.8 mi

    ★★★★

    Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

    Restored 1905 federal courthouse.

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  6. #6 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by car · 2.1 mi

    ★★★★

    Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Food-focused hotel in SoHo.

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Getting there

Walkable from Water Street and downtown hotels; the TECO streetcar runs nearby.

Walkable from downtown; the TECO streetcar runs to Ybor City.

Hotel prices

Rates peak in winter high season.

Before & after the game

Water Street's restaurants and the Tampa Riverwalk.

Tips

Visit tip
Walk the Riverwalk before games.

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