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2.0 of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
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Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Ranked #29 of 159 hotels in Tampa
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Mims, Florida, United States
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Happily Suprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very happy with our stay at Howard Johnson's. Hotel was clean and pleasant looking. Room was very clean and well maintained. Beds were great to sleep in. Had one small problem with the AC fan squeaking. Made a call to the front desk and to our suprise it was handled immediately. It is located on a busy street, but could hear nothing from our room. There are plenty of restaurants around and other places one might need when traveling. I couldn't be happier that I chose this hotel.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012
Dear valued guest,


We'd like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write this great review! I'm so pleased to hear that your stay was pleasant with us.

Comments such as yours helps us in continuing to go above and beyond our services, for each and every one of our guest. Again, thank you.

Kindly,

Jackie Cruz
Guest Relations Manager
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USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A lovely oasis on a busy street”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This Howard Johnson Inn is located on a very busy street in South Tampa, but it is a bright, quiet spot. There is a lovely pool, a free breakfast, a small workout room, the room we stayed in was clean and comfortable, and the folks at reception were friendly. There are numerous restaurants nearby, and MacDill AFB is very close by. It's definitely a great value as well as a nice place to stay.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012
Valued guest,

Thank you for placing your comments here on Tripadvisor. It gives me great pleasure to continue to receive such wonderful comments such as yours.

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Respectfully,

Jackie Cruz
Guest Relations Manager
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Detroit, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Room!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was pleasantly surprised with the way the room looked and smelled when we arrived. It was clean and very well kept. I couldn't have asked for a better room for the price. And the onsite breakfast was a huge plus since I had business to attend in downtown Tampa. The staff was helpful with times to leave the hotel inorder to avoid traffic delays. It was a great stay. I was so impressed that I left a tip for the individual that cleaned the room. Great job! I look forward to staying in another Howard Johnson Express soon.

Room Tip: Corner rooms are quieter.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear valued guest,


Thank you for your recent stay at the Howard Johnson Express Inn & suites S Tampa.

Our commitment is to serve each and every guest with excellent service beginning from our mangement who is always on site, clerks at the desk who will always greet our guest with a smile and our wonderful housekeeping staff and supervisor who know how to make everyone feel right at home.

Thank you for your kind comments, we look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Kindly,

Jackie Cruz
Guest Relations Manager
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West Palm Beach, FL
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Clean and Comfortable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

I stayed at this hotel about 15 years ago and what a HUGE improvement from then! The hotel is updated and clean. The staff friendly and the beds very comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality compared to the price.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Temperance, MI
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pleasantly surprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

For the good price, this hotel was clean and very well kept in the rooms and around the building. The breakfast was above average with make it yourself waffles - batter and waffle maker to use. The pool looked good, but we did not use it. The desk is staffed 24/7. All of the people were friendly and wanting to help. Without question, we would stay there again!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jackie Cruz, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
10 December 2011
Dear guest,

Thank you for recent stay at the Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites S Tampa. Our commitment is to make sure that every guest is happy, comfortable and can feel right at home.

Once again thank you for sharing your comments on Tripadvisor, we look forward to servicing you in the near future.

Kindly,

Jackie Cruz
Office Manager
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Address: 3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Price range (per night):* INR3,724 - 4,780

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