$77 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 25, 2013 Check-out: May 26, 2013

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

3 stars
8610 ELM FAIR BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FL 33610
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
15 reviews
Close to everything!

Close to everything, including the casino, easy access. We didn't know that the lobby was... See full review

  • Pats Fan in Florida
  • Mar 15, 2013
A Short Walk to the Florida Fairgrounds

This is a nice hotel with friendly staff. Best of all, it's a short walk to the fairgrounds and... See full review

  • Dranoel
  • Jan 25, 2013
Kick Back and Relax in Tampa, FL at Our Hotel Boasting lush landscaping and excellent features like a sparkling, outdoor pool, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Tampa - Fairgrounds - Casino has everything you need to unwind. Because of the hotel's central location in Tampa, Florida, guests also enjoy easy access to attractions like Busch Gardens and businesses like Coca-Cola. Corporate travelers can attend meetings at nearby companies like Siemens or host their own in our 1,031-sq-ft event facility. If you need to prepare for a presentation in the Tampa area, use the hotel's Business Center, which has copy, print and fax services. Free Wi-Fi access also makes it easy to conduct work from the comfort of the room. There are plenty of attractions and activities close to the hotel's location, too. Tampa, Florida is home to the Raymond James Stadium, where the NFL Buccaneers play, so you can catch a game, or head over to the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre for a great concert. If you're traveling with family, make sure you take advantage of our proximity to Adventure Island. And don't forget that we're right across from the Florida State Fairgrounds, which are bustling with excitement every February. To help you fuel up before meetings and sightseeing, we serve the free, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar, and if you need a midnight snack, the Food Pantry is open 24 hours a day. "Stay Smart" in the Tampa area at our hotel's accommodations.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
General
Pets allowed
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Golf
Tennis
Dining
FREE breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
FAX
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Reviewer score 3.5 out of 5

Hotel Map

27.9903 -82.3578
Nearby airports
Tampa International Airport, (TPA), 12.00, MI, E; Orlando International, (MCO), 75.00, MI, SW; St Pete/Clearwater Airport, (PIE), 22.00, MI, E;
Area description
Suburban, suburban

Nearby points of interest

  • Adventure Island: 4.9 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 5.1 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 5.2 mi
  • Ybor City: 5.2 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 5.3 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 6.1 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 6.2 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 6.2 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 6.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 6.3 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 6.3 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 6.3 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 6.5 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 6.6 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 6.8 mi
  • Adventure Island: 4.9 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 5.1 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 5.2 mi
  • Ybor City: 5.2 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 5.3 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 6.1 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 6.2 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 6.2 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 6.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 6.3 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 6.3 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 6.3 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 6.5 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 6.6 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 6.8 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 6.9 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 6.9 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 6.9 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 6.9 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 7 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 7 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 7.2 mi
  • Hyde Park: 8.1 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 8.3 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 8.9 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 8.9 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 9.1 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 13.9 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 14 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 18.2 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 28 mi

Dining

Floyd's at Hard Rock Cafe
Tunes and atmosphere galore as you dine amongst the history of Rock Roll
Wing House
Chicken wings, sandwiches, and salads. Fun, fast atomosphere.
Subway Sandwiches
Sandwiches, Salads
Wendy's
Hamburger, fries, chili, and desserts
Cracker Barrel
Country cooking and store
Five Guys Burgers
Thick rich burgers with all the toppings you could ask for.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (15)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Overall score

3.9 / 5
15 out of 15
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.2

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

2
Lawyer Melissa
Business
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Jul 14, 2010

Poor Grounds but nice service

We checked in and the room was over 100 degrees as they had 'fan only' on. The lady said that is what they do. We then had no wireless access so they had to move our room to something closer to a router. We were preparing for trial 9we are attorneys) so moving 18 large boxes twice was not helpful. They had no one to help us to that. The front staff person was literately the only person at the entire hotel. Does not seem safe

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

3
Buffalo Wally
Brooksville, FL
Jun 4, 2009

Wonderful Anniversary (47) Getaway!

The Hotel is a great location for East Tampa attractions. We saw Body Works at MOSI, the Lowry Park Zoo, Hard Rock Casino and Ybor City. $10 cab service to the Casino.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

3
SGM K
Savannah, GA
Nov 23, 2009

21 NOV

Good for the money, close to the Hard Rock Casino. The Shower rod was instaled incorectly in our room so the curtain would not stay closed, but other than that great room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Orlando, FL
Aug 29, 2010

Good

I was put in a smoking room when I requested non smoking and I believe this was due to non smoking rooms not avilable; as well as [...]did not alert me that there was not any non smoking rooms. If I would have know that it was smoking I would have booked elsewhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
Sep 21, 2007

inconvenient location

The hotel itself was great but where it is located is a bit inconvenient for dining options or entertainment. There is only one restaurant anywhere near it and it has a limited menu. The only saving factor for the hotel is the overall comfort of the room and the cleanliness overall. I felt very comfortable and relaxed in the room but lost that comfort when we were forced to drive about twenty minutes to find a restaurant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
2
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The fairgrounds is directly across the street but nothing was going on while we were staying at the hotel.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Manchester, NH
Mar 13, 2008

Vacation Stay

The hotel was located in a good area on a main highway. We could drive to any local with no problems. The only problem we had was the shower did not have a grab bar installed and guess what it was a handycap room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Central Florida
Jun 15, 2010

GREAT STAY!!!!

This was a great trip! We stayed for a concert got ready in the room, relaxed, very quiet atmosphere, and got a great nights rest.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Right across the street from Ford Amphitheater where great concerts are played. Prime location if you don't want to drive home after a long day of being in the sun and enjoying live music. :)

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Tampa Fairgrounds (concert)
Aug 14, 2010

Brad Pasliy Concert

We were upset that we paid alot more on [...] for the room...They had the sames room for $40 less

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
AC Man
Business
Delray Beach, FL
Oct 26, 2011

Nice, Quick Stay

Nice, clean, friendly staff. Enjoyed the room. Would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Dranoel
Costa Rica
Jan 25, 2013

A Short Walk to the Florida Fairgrounds

This is a nice hotel with friendly staff. Best of all, it's a short walk to the fairgrounds and restaurants are close by.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Cross the street to the Florida State Fairgrounds

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