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4.4 out of 5

"Very helpful and nice. " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 02 Oct 2022

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa

In Tampa

With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Florida State Fairgrounds and within 2 miles (3 km) of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and 1 800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$160* Per night/room Apr 11 - Apr 12

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 16 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (5) Couples (2) Family (3)
4 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 19, 2022

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5 out of 5
Very helpful and nice.

Posted by on Oct 2, 2022

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5 out of 5
Everything

Posted by on May 20, 2021

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5 out of 5
It was a pleasant stay elevator a little slow

Posted by on May 11, 2021

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3 out of 5
There are no eating establishments and/or shopping neAR THIS LOCATION!!! pROBABLY WILL NOT VISIT THIS LOCATION IN THE FUTURE.

Posted by on Jan 22, 2020

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4 out of 5
Convenience and breakfast plus great location for work travel

Posted by on Dec 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 3, 2019 by Frances

We are glad you enjoyed the breakfast. Come back and visit us again! Kind regards, Frances

5 out of 5
I wish there was a shuttle to the casino and more of a dining space but the staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was very comfortable.

Posted by on Nov 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 13, 2019 by Frances

I'm glad we were able to accommodate you this week. We hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5
Great stay! Clean hotel, modern and up to date amenities.

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 16, 2019 by Frances

Thank you for the positive comments! Kind regards, Frances

1 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 10, 2019 by Frances

Please give us a call so we can get some more information regarding your stay. Kind regards, Frances

5 out of 5
Perfect location. We went to see a concert and it's next to MidFlorida Amphiteathre

Posted by on Aug 19, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 10, 2019 by Frances

Come back again soon! There are plenty of concerts this year. Kind regards, Frances

About the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel

Location 8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33610

Property Features

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 1080 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free. This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 1080 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tampa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 10 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino
  • Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.