JW Marriott Tampa Water Street vs Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 83/100 on FamilyFactor to Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's 80/100 — a 3-point gap. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores higher on location. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores higher on kid amenities and value for a family of four. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is $$$; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is $$.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 72 | 78 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 86 | 82 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 90 | 72 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 60 | 72 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 92 | 90 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 85 | 84 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 83 | 80 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa, FL · FamilyFactor 83/100 · $$$
Tampa's newest luxury anchor property — opened 2022 in the Water Street Tampa development, directly connected to Amalie Arena and within walking distance of the Florida Aquarium and Riverwalk, with large suites and a rooftop pool that actually earns its place at this price point.
Pick JW Marriott Tampa Water Street when
- Location matters most to you — JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 90 to Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's 72 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
- You want rooftop pool with tampa skyline views (genuinely impressive, not a token feature), florida aquarium is a 10-minute walk along the riverwalk, and connected to amalie arena (lightning games, concerts — book events around your stay) — listed for JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, not for Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
- You need a deluxe king or two-queen (city views, family-standard sizing) and tampa bay view room (partial harbor views, worth the upgrade for longer stays) — in JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's room list, not Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's.
- You are travelling with teens and luxury — JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is scored for that group, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is not.
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL · FamilyFactor 80/100 · $$
Large resort-style hotel on Old Tampa Bay adjacent to Tampa International Airport — good pool complex, family suites, and access to the bay, but positioned between the airport and downtown rather than near the family attractions.
Pick Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 78 to JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's 72 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- Value for a family of four matters most to you — Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 72 to JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's 60 (rates, free-kid policies, what is included).
- You want outdoor pool complex with separate kids' splash area and adult pool, direct views and access to old tampa bay waterfront, and on-site rocky point tennis club and fitness center — listed for Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, not for JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
- You need a standard king or two queen (bayside or golf course views; two-queen sleeps family of 4) and bay view room (upgrade worth taking for longer stays — waterfront sunrise) — in Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's room list, not JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's.
- You are travelling with toddlers — Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is scored for that group, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is not.
- Budget is the constraint — Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay sits in the $$ band against JW Marriott Tampa Water Street's $$$.
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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street vs Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay FAQ
Which is better for families, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street or Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay?
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 83/100 on FamilyFactor to Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's 80/100 — a 3-point gap. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores higher on location. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores higher on kid amenities and value for a family of four. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is $$$; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is $$.
How do JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay compare on price?
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is in the $$$ band and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is in the $$ band. On the FamilyFactor value dimension, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 60 and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 72. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street or Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay?
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 72/100 on kid amenities and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 78/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 86/100 and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 82/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street lists deluxe king or two-queen (city views, family-standard sizing), tampa bay view room (partial harbor views, worth the upgrade for longer stays), junior suite (sitting area separated from sleeping area, sleeps 3-4), and one-bedroom suite (full living room + separate bedroom, ideal for families of 4-5, $650-$900/night). Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay lists standard king or two queen (bayside or golf course views; two-queen sleeps family of 4), bay view room (upgrade worth taking for longer stays — waterfront sunrise), regency suite (separate living area, bay views, sleeps 4-5), and grand suite (large format, full dining area, best for multi-gen stays).
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — JW Marriott Tampa Water Street scores 85/100 and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay scores 84/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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