This Marriott is located inside the Tampa International Airport (about a two-minute indoor walk from the terminals) and approximately 12 miles from Busch Gardens. The hotel is two miles from Raymond James Stadium, 13 miles from Ybor City, and 20 miles from Clearwater Beach (Gulf of Mexico). Within 10 miles are the Florida Aquarium, Harbour Island, and Ice Palace.

An onsite health club houses a gym and swimming pool. The rotating rooftop restaurant, CK's, is a pleasant atmosphere offering spectacular Tampa city views. Other outlets include room service, a casual restaurant, and a deli-style cart for quick on-the-go meals. Other facilities and services include gift shop, concierge desk, parking area, and laundry room.

Rooms feature work desks, voicemail, dataports, high-speed Internet access, cable TV, weekday newspaper delivery, complimentary in-room coffee, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and safes. Rooms have triple-paned windows to eliminate all outside noise. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel. All Marriott Brands in North America, with the exception of Marriott Vacations Club International, have a smoke-free policy. Guests are permitted to smoke in designated areas outside the building.