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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa

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A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a red and beige facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a red truck and a car.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a Holiday Inn Express sign, a reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A modern indoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2520 N 50th St, Tampa, FL, 33619
  • Place, Skatepark of Tampa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

In historical district.You'll find Skatepark of Tampa and The Orpheum within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Orpheum Theater and Ybor City Museum State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Skatepark of Tampa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Port Tampa Bay - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Netpark - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Fresh Eats - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

Hotel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1378 square feet (128 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Parking is available for a fee.

This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1378 sq ft of conference space
  • 128 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offers 100 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hard Rock Casino
Howard Johnson Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Howard Johnson Inn Hard Rock Casino
Howard Johnson Inn Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Holiday Inn Express Tampa East Ybor City Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ybor City Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Tampa East Ybor City
Holiday Inn Express Ybor City
Howard Johnson Inn Near Hard Rock Casino
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG is 8.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG on Aug 31, 2026 start from $125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 12.2 mi (16-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach and 15.1 mi (40-min drive) from Picnic Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG to downtown Tampa?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG is 3.6 mi away from Tampa.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1015 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dontay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, clean and served a really nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for price very clean great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and hotel was very clean !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff and the location was perfect for what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night and everything was seemless from parking to check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenneill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating, Clean, Friendly, Convienent, Efficient, Pool, Fitness Center, Complimentry Breakfast can't say enough good things about our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, parking was easy and plenty of it. Definitely would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless in fact the entire property was well maintained and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful, breakfasts was great and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quick in and out stop
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again for future cruises from Tampa. Good that they have airport & cruise shuttles
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy entry and sign in, very clean. Breakfast was great and coffee 24 hrs. is wonderful. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was great. The staff were totally professional. The breakfast and coffee area were clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. One night stay for business. Did not want to be in inner city bustle/traffic of downtown but this hotel was close enough for a quick ride in. Very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Pool, room quality and breakfast all met expectations. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff was nice. Breakfast was good. Not a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christian and Curtis the front desk staff were amazing! Answered any questions for us also gave us great recommendations on food and dining
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a little hiccup at the checking counter. But after getting to my room, it smelt and look clean , breakfast area was well stocked and clean. Nice hotel. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZAIREAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for a one night stay. very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent and the hospitality was off the charts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent customer service, convenient to cruise port
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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