Holiday Inn Express & Suites TAMPA-FAIRGROUNDS-CASINO by IHG

Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Stayed at this location because it was within driving distance to HardRock just a couple minutes away and much more affordable than the HR. Only 2 issues we had with room; 1) commode sat really low, almost like something for a daycare, which was hard on us as elderly to get up from it with nothing to grab onto for assistance. 2) elevators in morning were crowded and delayed due to cleaning staff hauling carts while people were also checking out or going to get morning coffee etc. As pluses, staff was always at front desk and the Wi-Fi and TV in rooms were great! It’s also right next to Five Guys if you’re into hamburgers!

The Breakfast menu was fine and the setting was particularly clean. The attendant worked very hard. He insured that all clients were pleased with the setting and the food.

Great stay. I arrived very late and the girl who checked me in was fabulous. So helpful. The room was big and very clean. The only issue is that the walls are kind of thin. You can hear people in the hallway, the traffic going by, everything. They do provide ear plugs in the room though, so I assume I'm not the first person to complain about this. Lol Overall a great hotel. I will definitely be staying there again in the future.

I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and attentive at all times, which made a big difference in our experience. I came for a sports event, and the location was perfect—very convenient and close to everything we needed. One moment I truly appreciated was during the weekend breakfast. Although it officially opens at 7:00 a.m., my daughter had an early game and we had to leave by 6:30. The breakfast manager was incredibly kind and made sure we could have something to eat before leaving. That was a thoughtful gesture that we really valued. Overall, the hotel was clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. I didn’t experience any noise issues during my stay, which allowed me to rest well. Honestly, I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

I did ask for an extra blanket just because my wife gets cold and I get hot but I have the AC down so I would stay cool and I wanted an extra blanket so she could stay warm and they told me they did not have any extra blankets this is a hotel of 45 floors it’s hard to believe they didn’t have extra blanket. Other than that it was great to stay.

We had a wonderful stay. The room was very spacious and clean. The front desk staff and breakfast room attendants were super friendly. The food for breakfast was excellent with a large variety of options. A great hotel and I would absolutely stay again.

Very clean comfortable room. I cannot say enough good things about the staff. Every one of them! We ended up having an extremely late arrival. They kept up the communication each time I messaged with an update. The front desk staff at checkout was the friendliest, most engaging group I’ve ever seen. All in all, they turned a very trying car trip into a great beginning to our cruise.

Did not go to the gym. The room was cool. The toilet was very low to the ground. It felt like it was going to collapse.

Very nice hotel. Right across the street from the fairgrounds. Clean and very professional staff.