Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa

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Exterior
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33610
  • Place, Florida State Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

In Tampa .You'll find Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre within a 15-minute walk of this Tampa hotel. Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Bob Thomas Equestrian Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eureka Springs Regional Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Rez Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cipresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rise Kitchen & Bakery #RiseKB - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG

Hotel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG 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.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1080 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1080 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height door lock
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • 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.

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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino
Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino by IHG

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG is 12.6 mi (22-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 Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG on Dec 28, 2025 start from $103.0, excluding 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 Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino 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 Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG features an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the pool from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG to downtown Tampa?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG is 6.8 mi away from Tampa.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roger, LIBERTYVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hallways smelled moldy,and had to ask for another room…mildew smell in room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to concert venues and things to do. Clean enough and very friendly staff. A little dated but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, jersey city

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to job
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sangeetha, Tallahassee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms on the first floor have doors that are so loud when they shut. Difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
conenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would really be nice to Wheel chairs for people with disabilities..at least 2 or 3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissett, Cape Coral

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean building, friendly staff there was a problem with the air in the first room, but the staff quickly got us into another room and had someone checking the air out in the first room. Great breakfast and fast easy checkout. Would most definitely stay here any time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean will come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025