$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

4 / 5
3 out of 15
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.3
Value:
4
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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO

Reviewer score

4
Pats Fan in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Mar 15, 2013

Close to everything!

Close to everything, including the casino, easy access. We didn't know that the lobby was undergoing a full renovation, was a mess. The toilet was broken but they sent someone right away to fix it. The room was nice and clean but very noisy, you could hear the conversations in the other rooms, there where adjoining doors to a room on each side of ours which may be why you could hear everything. The breakfast buffet looked ok, we are gluten free so didn't eat there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
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

5
Anonymous
USA
Sep 21, 2008

Great family room

The Holiday Inn Express hotel was comfortable, spacious and clean. The a/c unit was perfect and adjustments were easy. The closet space and bathroom capacity were adequate. Overall, the breakfast selection was good and the location-about a mile away from the hard rock casino and cafe-was truly great. Parking space was available and the pool seemed inviting.

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

There are the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Cafe and the Tampa Fairgrounds just a couple of yards away.

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