this hotel is very nice place to stay in tampa, clean, quiet, well maintained. the shuttle service is excellent. hotel is close to both westshore plaza, and international plaza. I had an excellent experience here, would highly recommend this hotel!

This was a stay that could probably be summed up as "fine." As in, there wasn't necessarily anything wonderful, but nothing really bad. I'm kind of glad I was there for only a night, as the room was showing some wear and tear (what was the yellow stain in the bathtub?), and the setup just felt a bit cramped. I'm not a stickler for great views, but something about overlooking the dumpster and parking garage didn't help my impressions.

Breakfast was bagels, muffins, and coffee. I do wish there was some juice, but I understand that most people staying here are probably using their kitchens.

Wireless was $4, which I think is not the best choice on their part when trying to compete with the other mid-range hotels.

Yes, it's right next to a gentleman's club (their sign is bigger than the Extended Stay sign) but that didn't seem to be an issue at all. I'm sure it's probably a plus for some travelers.

The staff were nice, and the shuttle right on time, and I made my plane in time. That's ultimately what I needed.

By the way, I hate the strict yes or no of the "Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?" question here on TripAdvisor. I would probably wouldn't say either.

Hotel pluses would be the free coffee, fruit, and bagels in the morning. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful.

Now the negatives...my room had a funky odor which would not go away. There was a used q tip on the floor next to the bed, and what looked like vomit. Food stains on the walls. It was like they didn't think the room needed to be clean because their rate was low. I understand only one cleaning a week, but a new guest should have a nice room. I stayed in the cheapest suite, queen studio, I believe. It was very cramped. The bed was very uncomfortable, I had neck pain every morning. This area is pretty noisy as it is by International Plaza. The hotel is also directly behind a Penthouse strip club. I moved across 275 to Homestead Suites, and so far its a major improvement for less money and more peace of mind.

if not for a great "name your price deal", would have not even completed check in,,, Desk clerk was far from friendly or even helpful. Checked in after his lackadaisic approach taking care of the 4 people in front of me. Room was OK, can't remember last time I had a 32" tube tv, hotel has a dingy flat look to it. not bad but far from good. Key card was a constant problem, had to get it recoded 5 times, each while "bothering" the aforementioned desk clerk. Don'r even get me started about asking for a sheet, blanket and pillow for the pull out...No Pillows available, "check in the closet" he said, There was not a closet in our room I told him,,,,O' Well.....breakfast was another joke @ 9:15 when I advised the clerk, there was no coffee, 3 empty containers, she said Breakfast was over at 9,,,,however the packaged bagels and muffins were still out...Ashame to ruin a entire stay on bad service