Palm trees and sunny Florida skies welcome you at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Inside the massive building, you’ll find an atmosphere of subdued elegance. Elaborate carved furniture is paired with more modern pieces to make the lobby a classy yet comfortable place to relax, while bright purple accent pieces add interest to ivory-colored walls and marble floors. Tasteful tropical prints and streamlined furnishings with a slight Asian bent dominate the décor of the guest rooms, many of which afford dazzling views of the Tampa Bay area. Make dinner reservations at the Grand Hyatt’s Armani’s. This Zagat-recommended restaurant has won accolades for its unique selection of antipasti along with fine dining favorites, such as veal scaloppine. You can also try fresh seafood dishes such as broiled spiney lobster tails at Oystercatchers restaurant.