This budget chain hotel is one of a few that are directly across the street from the University of South Florida campus. It’s a five-minute drive to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, and the hotel runs a free shuttle service to local attractions. The 85 rooms are large, and some include microwaves and mini-fridges, though decor is a bit dated. There's also a small outdoor pool, and a gym and hot tub. It’s a well-run, budget-friendly choice for university visitors, theme park guests, and those who need access to nearby hospitals. Rooms at the nearby Hyatt Place Busch Gardens are more modern but rates are higher.
This budget chain hotel is one of a few that are directly across the street from the University of South Florida campus. It’s a five-minute drive to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, and the hotel runs a free shuttle service to local attractions. The 85 rooms are large, and some include microwaves and mini-fridges, though decor is a bit dated. There's also a small outdoor pool, and a gym and hot tub. It’s a well-run, budget-friendly choice for university visitors, theme park guests, and those who need access to nearby hospitals. Rooms at the nearby Hyatt Place Busch Gardens are more modern but rates are higher.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Veteran's Expressway is a standard chain hotel with a quiet location in northern Tampa. There are a handful of casual restaurants within walking distance and it's an 11-minute drive from Tampa International Airport. The 85 rooms are spacious, though they could do with an upgrade and have amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There's a free hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning. An outdoor swimming pool is available, along with a rather small and dated fitness center. For business travelers there is one meeting room and a 24-hour business center. This is also a pet-friendly property. As an alternative, Bay Harbor Hotel is located on the bay and has a full American restaurant.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Veteran's Expressway is a standard chain hotel with a quiet location in northern Tampa. There are a handful of casual restaurants within walking distance and it's an 11-minute drive from Tampa International Airport. The 85 rooms are spacious, though they could do with an upgrade and have amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There's a free hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning. An outdoor swimming pool is available, along with a rather small and dated fitness center. For business travelers there is one meeting room and a 24-hour business center. This is also a pet-friendly property. As an alternative, Bay Harbor Hotel is located on the bay and has a full American restaurant.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is a 100-room hotel located in a suburban area called New Tampa. While the location is unremarkable (near a strip mall), the hotel is one of the closest options (less than eight miles) from Busch Gardens. The beaches, city center, airport, and other tourist destinations, however, are quite far from this property. Rooms are clean and functional, and amenities -- which include free breakfast and ice cream at night -- are pretty standard for the brand, but nice perks nonetheless.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is a 100-room hotel located in a suburban area called New Tampa. While the location is unremarkable (near a strip mall), the hotel is one of the closest options (less than eight miles) from Busch Gardens. The beaches, city center, airport, and other tourist destinations, however, are quite far from this property. Rooms are clean and functional, and amenities -- which include free breakfast and ice cream at night -- are pretty standard for the brand, but nice perks nonetheless.
Sailport Waterfront Suites is a 191-room mid-range hotel located near the airport on Tampa bay. There's a modest and rocky bay beach, but the gulf beaches are about a half-hour's drive away. Rooms are clean, comfortable and modern, with full kitchens, and many offer views of the water. Overall, it offers a solid value with amenities such as a small pool, a sunset deck, and barbecue grills, but the fitness facilities are located outside. A poolside cafe with full bar service opened after our visit.
Sailport Waterfront Suites is a 191-room mid-range hotel located near the airport on Tampa bay. There's a modest and rocky bay beach, but the gulf beaches are about a half-hour's drive away. Rooms are clean, comfortable and modern, with full kitchens, and many offer views of the water. Overall, it offers a solid value with amenities such as a small pool, a sunset deck, and barbecue grills, but the fitness facilities are located outside. A poolside cafe with full bar service opened after our visit.
Emerald Greens Condo-Hotel is a 50-room upper-middle-range property nestled on the grounds of Carrollwood Country Club. The resort is a good choice for golfers, from rookies to pros, who have access to three nine-hole championship golf courses. A large swimming pool, family activities, and discounts to a water park keep the rest of the family happy. Rooms are clean and spacious with full kitchens (although views aren't great), and grounds are well-manicured. It's within a half hour's drive of many Tampa Bay attractions and there are two on-site restaurants for those who don't want to explore the area.
Emerald Greens Condo-Hotel is a 50-room upper-middle-range property nestled on the grounds of Carrollwood Country Club. The resort is a good choice for golfers, from rookies to pros, who have access to three nine-hole championship golf courses. A large swimming pool, family activities, and discounts to a water park keep the rest of the family happy. Rooms are clean and spacious with full kitchens (although views aren't great), and grounds are well-manicured. It's within a half hour's drive of many Tampa Bay attractions and there are two on-site restaurants for those who don't want to explore the area.
Located off of Interstate 4, the mid-range Quality Inn & Suites Near Fairgrounds Ybor City is a convenient choice for guests headed to the nearby Florida State Fairgrounds or Hard Rock Casino. Though generic with chain interiors, the 125 rooms and suites are clean, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers -- but traffic noise might be an issue in some units. There’s a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees. The hotel also has a small fitness room, business center, and banquet and meeting rooms, and freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and daily newspapers. Travelers might want to check out several comparable hotels nearby, such as the Rodeway Inn, Howard Johnson Inn Tampa Ybor City, or the Days Inn and Suites Tampa Near Ybor City.
Located off of Interstate 4, the mid-range Quality Inn & Suites Near Fairgrounds Ybor City is a convenient choice for guests headed to the nearby Florida State Fairgrounds or Hard Rock Casino. Though generic with chain interiors, the 125 rooms and suites are clean, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers -- but traffic noise might be an issue in some units. There’s a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees. The hotel also has a small fitness room, business center, and banquet and meeting rooms, and freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and daily newspapers. Travelers might want to check out several comparable hotels nearby, such as the Rodeway Inn, Howard Johnson Inn Tampa Ybor City, or the Days Inn and Suites Tampa Near Ybor City.
The 84-room Comfort Suites at Fairgrounds - Casino is an upper-middle-range hotel that attracts guests bound for the nearby Hard Rock Casino and concertgoers heading to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre or the Florida State Fairgrounds. Bright and modern interiors are clean, colorful, and, true to the hotel’s name, comfortable, with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges in every room. An outdoor pool entices families with kids, and business travelers may appreciate the fully equipped meeting room, business center, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel lacks a restaurant, however, and as the surrounding area has sparse dining options, guests must make their way to downtown Tampa, which is eight miles away.
The 84-room Comfort Suites at Fairgrounds - Casino is an upper-middle-range hotel that attracts guests bound for the nearby Hard Rock Casino and concertgoers heading to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre or the Florida State Fairgrounds. Bright and modern interiors are clean, colorful, and, true to the hotel’s name, comfortable, with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges in every room. An outdoor pool entices families with kids, and business travelers may appreciate the fully equipped meeting room, business center, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel lacks a restaurant, however, and as the surrounding area has sparse dining options, guests must make their way to downtown Tampa, which is eight miles away.
The 123-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens is a standard, mid-range chain hotel just down the road from the Busch Gardens theme park, in a slightly seedy neighborhood. While the common spacious look a little dark and dated, guest rooms are bright, welcoming, and fairly large. The hotel has free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool, as well as a small fitness center. Most guests are in town to visit the University of South Florida, Yankees baseball spring training, or Busch Gardens, to and from which the hotel provides a free shuttle.
The 123-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens is a standard, mid-range chain hotel just down the road from the Busch Gardens theme park, in a slightly seedy neighborhood. While the common spacious look a little dark and dated, guest rooms are bright, welcoming, and fairly large. The hotel has free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool, as well as a small fitness center. Most guests are in town to visit the University of South Florida, Yankees baseball spring training, or Busch Gardens, to and from which the hotel provides a free shuttle.
The Chase Suite Hotel - Tampa is a condo-style hotel complex on Rocky Point, an island in Tampa, Florida. The two pearl apartment-style suites are spacious and include fully-equipped kitchens, but many units are rundown and in need of a update. Ocean views are an added bonus, as is the outdoor patio. The hotel is well-priced for the area and provides free Wi-Fi and breakfast, though both are inconsistent in quality. There are also an outdoor pool and basketball court, and bikes available to rent.
The Chase Suite Hotel - Tampa is a condo-style hotel complex on Rocky Point, an island in Tampa, Florida. The two pearl apartment-style suites are spacious and include fully-equipped kitchens, but many units are rundown and in need of a update. Ocean views are an added bonus, as is the outdoor patio. The hotel is well-priced for the area and provides free Wi-Fi and breakfast, though both are inconsistent in quality. There are also an outdoor pool and basketball court, and bikes available to rent.
The mid-range Bay Harbor is a 260-room hotel overlooking the Tampa bay and located close to the airport. Interiors and amenities are everything you would expect from the chain, though at times dated and in need of an update. All rooms have private balconies and bayside rooms are particularly popular due to lovely water views. The hotel has many meeting rooms and event venue spaces, as well as an outdoor pool, fitness room, business center, and gift shop. The on-site tiki-style restaurant and bar is a popular nightlife spot, which sometimes incites noise complaints from guests. Wi-Fi and a shuttle to the airport are both free.
The mid-range Bay Harbor is a 260-room hotel overlooking the Tampa bay and located close to the airport. Interiors and amenities are everything you would expect from the chain, though at times dated and in need of an update. All rooms have private balconies and bayside rooms are particularly popular due to lovely water views. The hotel has many meeting rooms and event venue spaces, as well as an outdoor pool, fitness room, business center, and gift shop. The on-site tiki-style restaurant and bar is a popular nightlife spot, which sometimes incites noise complaints from guests. Wi-Fi and a shuttle to the airport are both free.