Howard Johnson Plaza Tampa-Downtown
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--FL/Tampa/Howard_Johnson_Plaza_Tampa-Downtown.h217473/
Hotel Overview
Great Location
Needed a hotel that was close to Channel Side so I wouldn't have to drive on New Yrs Eve. Shuttle...
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Melisa F
- Jan 4, 2013
The staff.
The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel staff went out of their way to help us. We appreciate the interest...
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Durraine
- May 19, 2013
Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and Lifestyle Fitness in Tampa’s cultural mecca
The Howard Johnson Plaza is an ideal place to stay for travelers making a cultural visit to the Tampa Bay area. The property sits adjacent to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the Tampa Museum of Art. The Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Bay Historic Center, St. Pete Times Forum and Port of Tampa are located a mile from the hotel. Guests enjoy free shuttle service from the hotel to cruise terminals, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and use of the Lifestyle Fitness Center at no extra fee.
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Pets allowed
- Free local telephone calls
- Elevators
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Health club
- Exercise gym
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Vending machines
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Guest laundromat
- ATM/Cash machine
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Porters
- FAX
- Conference facilities
- Copy service
- Overhead projector
- Audio visual equipment
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Outdoor parking
- RV or truck parking
- Bus parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Wheel chair access
- Accessible parking
- Room
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Desk with lamp
- Microwave
- Over sized rooms
- TV remote control
- Cribs available
- Ironing board
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Hotel Map
- Area description
- Business district
Nearby points of interest
- The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 0.1 mi
- Tampa Museum of Art: 0.3 mi
- Glazer Children's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 0.5 mi
- Henry B. Plant Museum: 0.5 mi
- Tampa Union Station: 0.8 mi
- Tampa Convention Center: 1 mi
- ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 1 mi
- Tampa Bay Historical Center: 1.1 mi
- Tampa Port Authority: 1.2 mi
- Florida Aquarium: 1.3 mi
- SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 1.4 mi
- Hyde Park: 1.4 mi
- Ybor City State Museum: 1.6 mi
- Ybor City: 1.8 mi
- The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 0.1 mi
- Tampa Museum of Art: 0.3 mi
- Glazer Children's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 0.5 mi
- Henry B. Plant Museum: 0.5 mi
- Tampa Union Station: 0.8 mi
- Tampa Convention Center: 1 mi
- ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 1 mi
- Tampa Bay Historical Center: 1.1 mi
- Tampa Port Authority: 1.2 mi
- Florida Aquarium: 1.3 mi
- SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 1.4 mi
- Hyde Park: 1.4 mi
- Ybor City State Museum: 1.6 mi
- Ybor City: 1.8 mi
- Raymond James Stadium: 2.9 mi
- Steinbrenner Field: 3.2 mi
- Al Lopez Park: 3.3 mi
- Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 4 mi
- Busch Gardens: 6.3 mi
- Adventure Island: 6.9 mi
- University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 7.6 mi
- Museum of Science and Industry: 7.8 mi
- Tampa Theatre: 8.2 mi
- Grand Prix Fun Center: 8.6 mi
- The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 9.3 mi
- Lettuce Lake Park: 10.1 mi
- Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 11.8 mi
- Morris Bridge Park: 12.5 mi
- Tampa Bay Downs: 13.1 mi
- Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 21.8 mi
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.
Guest Reviews (83)
Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Plaza Tampa-Downtown
- All travelers (83) 3.2 / 5
- Business (24) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (21) 3.3 / 5
- Families (19) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (8) 3 / 5
- Singles (11) 3.1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great getaway
Nice and clean, good location, friendly staff, overall a very nice stay for the price
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Dale Mabry Highway
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler on the run
Great location
This place is great for short stay. I was there just overnight for a concert and I think a lot of the people there for the same reason. The hotel is a short drive from the airport and all favorite tourist spots.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Close to all.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wildlifemom
Nice for the price & location
Reason for hotel stay: Our child was participating in a sports competition at the Bob Martinez Center. We noticed that the toilet flushed VERY slow when we first checked in, but thought nothing of it until it was totally backed up at 1:00am when we were going to bed. Front desk person offered to send us a plunger (but not to plunge it for us) but we declined. I was NOT going to plunge a nasty, stinking toilet at that hour when I was ready to climb into bed. When we asked for a room key to a nearby available room to use THAT toilet instead, there was none available. Finally, they sent us a room key for a room 2 doors down, but not until we woke up the NEXT morning. Front desk person said she was by herself & couldn't leave the desk at night. I suspect that room was indeed available the previous night, but they didn't want to offer us the key at that time because she couldn't leave the front desk. Also, the hotel seemed to be filled with nothing but college-aged kids/young adults & NO families or people with kids. However, it didn't seem too noisy that weekend. They seemed to only have ONE rolling luggage carrier which was always unavailable, so we had to make multiple trips to the car from the 10th floor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Relaxing Relief
I thought there was room service, but they did not offer that. Also, they should state that a few of there floors will be taken by new U.Tampa students. I like my own children, but when I want to get some peace and quiet I would rather not hear a lot of other teenagers in all areas of the hotel!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
fergher
Great Personal Service
The people working there, were extremely kind, they dont work as robots... It was very pleasent to; as foreigner, find people so helpful. Sure ill stay again there!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great deal for the price
This hotel is in a great location being downtown Tampa. Although it is a bit of a walk to some areas of downtown, they offered a shuttle service to the convention center which was very convenient. Although, not as upscale as some of the other hotels downtown, this is a great spot if you are looking to save on the rate. Was a great bargain. The rooms were clean and the hotel staff very helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chefjames
ok but clear signs of getting better
we stayed here to go to a concert. The lobby of the hotel is lovley with nice computers for public use and nice modern artwork on the wall. The bar area and restaurant have clearly gone under recient renovation. The improvements seem to have stopped there. The Rooms still have a feel of a 2 star hotel. I get the vide that the hotel was under a major renovation before the economy tanked. hopefully they will start up again in the near future. This place is just a few minor upgrades from being a really nice place to stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Both the Harbortowne and Ybor city areas of Tampa offer really nice dining destinations that aren't chains.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
hotel is ok
the pool was nice but was closed for 2 days. staff were friendly,elevators were very slow.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
ybor city has cool bars and clubs
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Miss Ponce
BETTER ROOM
The hotel needs more attenions in the room. I didn´t have bulbs lights in the room. The bathroom need more attention. Thanks
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
not the worst hotel...
The location was perfect for my needs. However, the room was small and crowded. The most disappointing was being notified of the $8 per night parking fee which was not on Orbitz web site and not on the hotel's website. There are no other parking options in the vicinity, and it was an unguarded, unsecure lot.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
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