Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino By Ihg, Tampa ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, 33610

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino By Ihg offers modern accommodations with standard in-room amenities, including microwaves and refrigerators. This 2-star Florida hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at the Holiday Inn Express come with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and the option of connecting rooms. Each guestroom includes a microwave, a mini refrigerator, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel features a total of 76 rooms, with 28 suites available, some equipped with Jacuzzis or full kitchens.

Dining & Nearby Options

Guests can enjoy a free hot breakfast each morning, featuring an Express Start Breakfast Bar with various favorites. For on-the-go snacks, the hotel offers a convenience store on-site. Nearby dining options include Cracker Barrel and Floyd's at Hard Rock Cafe.

Leisure & Services

The hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center for leisure activities. Holiday Inn Express also caters to business travelers, offering a business center with essential services such as printers and scanners. Additionally, pet-friendly accommodations are available for a nightly fee.

Location & Transportation

Positioned near major venues, the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino is only ½ mile from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and a short distance from Florida State Fairgrounds. Tampa International Airport is 15.5 miles away, with accessible transport options available.

“The hotel is perfectly situated for easy access to the Florida Fairgrounds and nearby attractions.”view full review

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“A clean hotel with friendly staff and great location” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.7)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:2009

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:76

Former name

Holiday Inn Express Tampa/Fairgrounds/Casino

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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King Suite

Max:

3 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Suite

Max:

5 persons

33 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Tampa 6.5 mi

Airports

Tampa International (TPA) 15.4 mi

Lakeland Linder Regional (LAL) 24.3 mi

Train

Amtrack 6.3 mi

Bus

Bus stop3700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The variety in breakfast options was fantastic, with fresh scrambled eggs and friendly staff ensuring we always felt welcome.” view full review

Ample Parking

“The parking lot was incredibly convenient, offering plenty of free spaces that made coming and going a breeze.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively large, featuring a comfortable bed and a pristine bathroom that made our stay relaxing.” view full review

Great TV Options

“We loved the large TV in our room, which had a great selection of channels including NFL and various movie options.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Stores/Commercial services

Dining

Snack bar

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, 33610

Map view

8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, 33610

City landmarks

Tisawee Lake

4700 ft

3602 US-301

Veterans Memorial Park

4700 ft

Parks

Eureka Springs Park

1.4 mi

10418 US-92

Confederate Flag

1.9 mi

8703 Bowles Rd

Croc Encounters

2.6 mi

9270 Bay Plaza Blvd #630

Time Trapped Escape Room

3.1 mi

Pagoda

Wat Mongkolrata Temple

4.0 mi

Nearby

4800 US-301

Cracker Country

1600 ft

Restaurants

The Winghouse of Brandon 301

1700 ft

5003 N US Highway 301

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

convenient location

friendly service

strong mildew smell

limited dining options

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

7.3

Arthur

United States of America, May 2024

7.4/10

The hotel had clean and spacious rooms but unfortunately, the mildew smell was overpowering. The service was friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable right from the start. The location was convenient for my needs, close to my work office, and the dining experience was decent despite limited options. Overall, a mixed experience with some positives and negatives.

Rooms

6.0

The room was very clean and spacious but with a strong mildew smell that made it difficult to stay in.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and welcoming, offering helpful tips for getting around the area.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was ideal for my work office, making it convenient for my purpose of travel.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered standard facilities for a comfortable stay.

convenient location

strong mildew smell

Tom

United States of America, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel was situated perfectly for my needs, being right across from the fairgrounds and offering a welcoming atmosphere upon arrival. The rooms could benefit from more seating and were a bit pricey, but the initial impression of cleanliness and comfort was great. I did experience some noise from neighboring guests at times.

Rooms

7.0

The room could do with more seating and was somewhat expensive. Despite this, it was clean and comfortable. Occasionally, noise from other guests could be heard.

Service

9.0

The service was a real highlight of my stay. From the initial welcome to the helpfulness throughout, I felt comfortable and well taken care of.

Location

8.0

The location was ideal for my work office and directly across from the fairgrounds, making it very convenient for my needs.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, though the breakfast could have been improved. Despite this, the staff's friendliness and service were beyond expectations.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided all the necessary amenities, reflecting good value for money.

clean

expensive

Richard

United States of America, September 2023

8.6/10

The hotel exceeded my expectations with its proximity to the fairgrounds and casino, although the surprise in pricing was a slight inconvenience. The service was exceptional, especially with valuable tips for navigating the area.

Rooms

8.0

The room booked for me was above expectations, despite the initial pricing confusion.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and provided useful tips for getting around the city easily.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for those attending events at the fairgrounds or casino, with easy access to main routes.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable overall, with a good variety of options and no unpleasant surprises.