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2.5 of 5
8610 Elm Fair Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610
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Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino
Ranked #69 of 159 hotels in Tampa
3.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Appleton, WI
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean and affordable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
2
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A girlfriend and I stayed three nights at the Holiday Inn Express in December. Our room was a nice size, clean and comfortable with a microwave and refrigerator. We used the shuttle service twice and it was nice. We also used the pool and enjoyed that, although at 2:00 p.m. the sun was behind the building and that was it for the day. The morning breakfast was nice while reading the free newspaper. The menu varied as one morning it was eggs and bacon and the next eggs and sausages or SOS etc.. and the usual items accompanying it. No complaints and I would definitely stay there again.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Theresa White, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino, responded to this review
18 January 2012
Hello Appleton WI Visitors!
Thank you for taking time to submit a review. It looks like you had a great stay and enjoyed our services. I see that you gave us a 4 out of 5 and I would love to hear from you as to what we could do to earn a 5 from you. We are always striving to be better and I think you could help. Could you please call me at the hotel so that I can get more info? I’d appreciate your partnership in this and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you, Theresa White General Manager
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Venice, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great Breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
4
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The Holiday Inn Express at Tampa fairgrounds is just 5 minutes fro the Hardrock casino. Continental breakfast and coffee was very good. Chocolate chips cookies and popcorn were a nice touch in the evening

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Theresa White, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino, responded to this review
21 October 2011
Dear Venice Fan,

Thank you so much for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed the breakfast, hopefully you got the chance to try our new pancake machine. Not only is it yummy but it's fun too.

Thank you again,

Theresa White
General Manager
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Orlando, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Perfect location and Friendly Management!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This is my go-to hotel for attending concerts at the 1-800-Ask-Gary amphitheater!!! Great prices, in walking distance to the concert (saves parking fees), next to food (Wing House restaurant), and great staff! The hotel manager, Theresa, is so friendly and their hotel policies regarding concert-goers are wonderful! We recently had a concert cancelled in Tampa and Theresa and staff were great with helping us out to make sure we didn't incur any hotel charges! Definitely definitely definitely stay here if you are attending anything at the fairgrounds or the 1-800-Ask-Gary venue!!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Theresa White, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino, responded to this review
21 October 2011
Dear Chrisitna,

We appreciate your repeat business. It really is great for us being in this location--right across the street from the venues you mentioned AND within a 1/2 mile of the Hard Rock Casino. Were you aware we now have a complimentary shuttle to the casino? Come back again and we would love to take you over there.

Thank you again,

Theresa White
General Manager
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Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good place to stay close to everything”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Hotel was clean and well kept, rooms are what you would normally find in this type of hotel. Breakfast was the usual fair, (coffee, toast, cereal etc.) Would be nice if they had some fresh fruit. Check in and check out were efficient, staff was friendly.
Quick commutes the Casino, Busch Gardens, Ybor etc.
Only negative comment would be regarding the elevator and the housekeeping staff - not sure why the housekeeping does not have their own service elevator. Ourselves and other guests found it rather strange that we are waiting for them to move there carts and supplies up and down while guests are waiting.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jacksonville, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“nice reasonable price and great customer service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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price is right and location near casino and zoo and busch gardens right down road and the free breakfast is good and complimentary usa today newspaper only down fall is pool is small compared to bigger hotels

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 8610 Elm Fair Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610
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