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Tampa Convention Center

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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Tampa/St. Pete Cross Bay Ferry fun, about an hour across. Beats driving and parking. Great photo ops, even a cruise ship heading out. People often mention great, Tampa, convention, center, good, Great, area, space, parking, friendly,


Address

333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, United States

Website

thetampacc.com

Contact

+1 813-274-8511

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (4.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Rusty C. 2 years ago on Google
    Tampa/St. Pete Cross Bay Ferry fun, about an hour across. Beats driving and parking. Great photo ops, even a cruise ship heading out.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michael H. 7 months ago on Google
    Lots of fun. So many creative and friendly people! Many great vendors. The convention staff was very good as well.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nahshon M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing UsSocom demo at Tampa Convention Center. Staff was very friendly, helpful, and nice. Can't wait for next year event ! Bring ear plugs.... it gets very LOUD! FOLLOW IG @15PETEY
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ugoz A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location and a great environment. The area is keep really clean and got site to just site and relax or take a walk around the riverwalk. You can take certain boat ride from this location and price is really within reach. Parking is affordable but limited which is actually the downside of it. Navigation can be pretty difficult but wasn't really an issue for me. However be mindful of the traffic in the area. Overall was a great experience ND recommended. Will visit again if I am in the area
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nathan G. 9 months ago on Google
    Great venue . Loved the view of the river. Excellent facilities. Clean restroom. Huge Ballroom. Stable wifi and plenty of electricity plugs. The food options were reasonably priced and included vegan friendly and hot meal options. Can't wait to return next summer;
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sofia D. 6 months ago on Google
    90'sCon Tampa was so much fun. Great place to have it in. Big space. The wifi was good. Got to make some more great memories with some of my favourites. Love the view of the river outside. Some great places to eat at close by too.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 V B. 7 months ago on Google
    Went here for Comic Con 2023, and it was great. This place is huge. Make sure you wear good walking shoes. Overall, it's a great place. The layout is something you get used to. There are stairs galore and 2 escalators. The elevators were in use by VIPs ticket holders only. You could use the ramps outside for wheelchair access, but once you are inside, I guess you could use the elevators. That would be crazy if you couldn't. There is food and drinks available downstairs. Be ready to pay dearly. I've seen worse, so this didn't bother me. I just chose the cheapest option that worked for me.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 sarah y. 2 years ago on Google
    The convention center is amazing! It is huge and getting to go there every year for Metrocon is awesome. It allows for so many people to gather and have fun.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kyle W. 7 months ago on Google
    What a great place for a con not too big not too small. Lots of parking around, scooters to get you to the front doors. Hotels that connect to the center. Great place
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Coach Red & Company Real E. 2 years ago on Google
    We recently had a volleyball tournament here and I just love this place. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! During our breaks we walked across the driveway to a lil bar/restaurant and sat outside and enjoyed the view and gorgeous weather along with some live music. Most Convention Centers we play in around the country don't the amenities close by that they do in Tampa. There are several upscale hotels within walking distance as well.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Rob 10 months ago on Google
    Massive place. Went to see my girls compete in a gymnastics tournament. The place is overwhelming but beautifully designed. You truly feel your insignificance in the universe as you step inside.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 DestineΓ© S. 5 months ago on Google
    Even though it was a little warm inside the location is absolutely amazing. Enough space to show creativity for an art showcase or even for a business meeting.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anthony 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice open space for any type of venue. I went to the Tampa Comic Con and had a blast. Some amazing cosplay and also vendors of all type.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Michael T. 8 months ago on Google
    They made us walk all the way around the building before going in for a Con, not terribly efficient and a bit warm in July heat. The 2 restrooms I tried to use were disgusting. Not large but adequate. Parking a couple blocks away wasn't hard and it's only $12 to park all day.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Genevieve K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue for the Tampa Auto Show. Place is well organized and good flow for attendee's traffic. The Auto Show had major car makers. The only thing lacking is food. There were 2 main places to get food, upstairs and downstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Jeri G. 7 months ago on Google
    The inside is amazing. It wasn't hard to find parking close by. However. We were told that the convention center would only pay for a security bag check at one entrance so the wait to get in was very very long and hot outside, over 95Β°! It appears that there are some very friendly and polite bicyclists who use the outside area of the convention center as their bike route. They were courteous to everyone waiting to get in. Even some stop to talk about what we were doing there and take pictures . However, there are some very very rude bicyclists who claimed that they "Owned" the property and that we were trespassing on their bike route? We were in line to get into The Comi Con Convention. Under a covered area with a bench and a wheelchair ramp, or so we thought! They kept informing us that this was their bike route not a wheelchair ramp or an area for people to set or just hang out in?

  • 5/5 Phoenix W. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time at the Tampa Convention Center was for a car show and it was definitely a cool location. There are outdoor areas to walk by the water, plenty of spots nearby to grab tasty food. The bathrooms are very clean and all of the employees I countered were very friendly!

  • 5/5 Dina L. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice convention center. Great views and excellent staff. Parking was pretty easy, $12 all day rate. We were at Villacon Tattoo convention. #finklepottsoriginalfairyhair

  • 5/5 Heba A. 3 months ago on Google New
    Attended a conference at the Tampa Convention Center and had a positive experience. The venue is well-equipped, providing a conducive environment for events. Ample space, modern facilities, and efficient staff contributed to a smooth conference. The location is convenient. Overall, a commendable choice for hosting conferences in Tampa.

  • 4/5 Richard B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very large space. Very clean and organized. Great space for a show, convention, or other big organized event.

  • 5/5 Southernmost H. 7 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing experience here I took my daughter to our first comicon. It was absolutely astounding how big this location is in our amazing city of Tampa. I got to see all my childhood characters Sundrop, PokΓ©mon, and a bunch of other cool and fun characters to make us laugh and have a great memories! Thank you. Tampa convention center for making a funnn clean place for kids and families like to have great memories!

  • 5/5 Kim A. 2 years ago on Google
    From an exhibitor perspective, this is a good convention center. The staff is friendly, load-in and load-out is very organized, and even being in a busy area, there's pretty good options for parking within a five minute walk.

  • 4/5 Joseph M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to comicon with our family and had a great time. Probably due to them canceling last year it wasn't as big as previous years but still well worth the trip. Tons of cool merchandise to see and a handful of actors and actresses. A bit disappointing in the amount of side rooms to go explore. The hall was clean and security was visible at all times. Food was amazing but a bit pricey for what we got however, we still enjoyed ourselves. My son dressed as a Jawa and he loved how many people stopped him for pictures. Some beautiful art work at almost every vendor that I would love to have purchased. Price to get in was reasonable but due to the lack of vendors from previous years we were able to go to each one at least twice and finished the convention within 4 hours. Still glad we got to go and enjoyed the festivities..

  • 5/5 Cherri L. 7 months ago on Google
    Went to Comicon 2023 here. It was grand! Huge facility. Plenty of parking, I have no complaints about this venue. :)

  • 5/5 nathan d. 2 years ago on Google
    Always fun here at the C Center riding the eBike and walking down CityWalk, always love seeing the people enjoying themselves. It's almost the feeling you get at the beach mixed with random individuals that really stand out of the crowd~ Had a great idea of the City would do this~put up some kind of homeless cash box/gofundme where the City MATCHES your donations, these boxes πŸ“¦ should be setup all around downtown and the proceeds could go to housing for the homeless, then build Tiny Homes where they can go to live or stay temporarily while having access to the internet to look for jobs. You can enjoy with no fear in being yourselves lol πŸ˜† Tampa has a great community - I believe! So stop and say good morning hello to your fellow Tampanion, it will make your day and theirs. Love this Creative Community ~

  • 5/5 Nick N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great time at the Alternative Products Expo, clean bathrooms located everywhere and the concessions had some good burgers and tacos! I did have to park at the wells fargo garage (18 bucks)across the street but it was easier to exit without all the cluster leaving the packed convention center garage.

  • 5/5 Douglas H. 2 years ago on Google
    As much as I'm not a big fan of Tampa the convention center is an excellent place to hold an event. There are a lot of things to do right close to the convention center and alot of nice places to eat. The food At the convention center is actually not bad It's over price but it actually is very good. Tampa stadium's food is very overpriced and it sucks. If you're going to overpay for food it should at least be good.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to the International Auto Show and it was close to closing and parking was plentiful, nearby and cheap. I am sure the same can be said about arriving early. The venue was well planned and I reached my point of interest quickly. After viewing what I came for, I was able to engage easily with one of the hosts of that particular exhibit and he was more than happy to share with me all of its particular details. Once I had completed my objective, I was free to take in as many details as I could. Overall, my brief experience was wonderful and it left me feeling that I got there much earlier. I am definitely looking forward to next year's event!

  • 5/5 Crystal C. 8 months ago on Google
    The Tampa convention center has always been a nice place. Elevators and escalators have always worked and the water fountains are nice and cold. The location is great and I love the access to looking at the bay

  • 5/5 Kevin F. 1 year ago on Google
    The area around the Convention Center is perfect to enjoy a drink and good food at reasonable prices and relax with gorgeous views of the Downtown Tampa riverfront.

  • 5/5 Debbie C. 10 months ago on Google
    The event was great, the building was clean and had a great temperature. Food options and plenty of washrooms. Security was present and friendly.

  • 5/5 Giosia β€œGio” M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place for a conference venue. Clean, plenty of restrooms, plenty of sitting space. It's also beautiful outside. Stretch your legs and take a walk outside along the Tampa river walk. Go shopping down the block. Plenty of parking to make it all convenient. Overall a great experience.

  • 5/5 Mark C. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a great convention center in a great area of town. I've been to two different tradeshows here and both were excellent. Tons of restaurants and hotel space within walking distance. Lots to do, easily accessible public transportation, pretty good bar district a few minutes away by free trolley.


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