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Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

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3314 S Dale Mabry,Tampa, FL 33629
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Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Local currency: USD

The Newly Renovated Howard Johnson Express Inn And Suites Of South Tampa Welcomes You

GOLD MEDAL PROPERTY

Our hotel is just minutes away from Tampa International Airport, Tampas Downtown, Cruise Terminal and the Westshore Financial District. The closest hotel to MacDill Air Force Base, we are the home to many of our nation's troops and their families while they visit the base. Two miles to the west, you will find a beautiful 9 mile walkway along Bayshore Blvd. Many new restaurants nearby include Moes Burritos, Starbucks Coffee, Crispers Salads, and Quiznos Subs to name a few.

How is our hotel unique.

In addition to our standard rooms, we offer our guests various suites such as Family Suites, Kitchenette Suites, and Jacuzzi Suites. We have our own Guest Laundry and Meeting Facilities as well.

If you choose to stay with us, you will enjoy the following amenities:

- FREE WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET

- Brand new Fitness Room

- Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool

- Free Continental Breakfast Daily with complimentary USA Today

- REFRIGERATOR & MICROWAVE IN ALL ROOMS

- Coffeemaker, Iron / Ironing Board & Hair Dryer for your convenience.

- BEST OF ALL WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY

- TO SEE MORE CLICK ON THE VIDEO BUTTON ABOVE

Hotel policies

Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Nov 28, check-out Dec 1

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

3.7 out of 5

(25 reviews)

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Hotel address: 3314 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL  33629  

 
 

Area served

Tampa, FL, 33629, US, Hillsborough

Area airports

Only 5M to TPF airport!

Description

Business district, Entertainment district, Shopping district, Theatre district, Expressway

Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Satellite TV
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Vending Machines
  • Ironing Board
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wake-up Service
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness room
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Microwave
  • Conference Facilities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Ice Machine
  • Exercise Gym
  • Kitchenette
  • Security
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • FAX
  • Copy Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Heated Pool

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.7 out of 5

(25 reviews)

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2 out of 5

Umbeatable for the price

Cottonfield Oct 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was a very good time for me and my wife ...

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3 out of 5

nice hotel - bad bad coffee

bb Oct 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the coffee in the room was way too weak - the coffee at the breakfast was watered down also. basically coffee was ... horrible. staff were very nice, pool was nice, price was right but the coffee was very very bad

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2 out of 5

Tampa Trip

Manny Sep 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location. We asked for non smoking rooms and were given smoking ones. Very strong cigarrette odors in room. ...

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There are many fast food places, and also many nice restaurants close to the hotel, so you never have to go out of your way to get a bite to eat.

--Chichi Hilton, Orlando, FL Aug 31, 2009

Money savers hint, Short Drive

Good service for the price and it close to the airport.

--Sunshine girl, London Aug 25, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

The Westshore Mall isn't too far away and there's a great restaurant (PF Chang's) located there. Also a large movie theater for those rainy days.

--The Thiesens, Cromwell, CT Jul 13, 2009

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3.7 out of 5

(25 reviews)

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2 out of 5

Umbeatable for the price

Cottonfield Oct 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was a very good time for me and my wife ...

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3 out of 5

nice hotel - bad bad coffee

bb Oct 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the coffee in the room was way too weak - the coffee at the breakfast was watered down also. basically coffee was ... horrible. staff were very nice, pool was nice, price was right but the coffee was very very bad

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2 out of 5

Tampa Trip

Manny Sep 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location. We asked for non smoking rooms and were given smoking ones. Very strong cigarrette odors in room. ...

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4 out of 5

Great Value, Great Room

TampaGrl Sep 2, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the room was a great value, much bigger than we expected with great extras. we enjoyed our stay very much. could not have ... asked for more.

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5 out of 5

Trip hint

Unbeatable location for the price

Chichi Hilton Aug 31, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I was staying at this hotel to spend the weekend with a friend that is a student at the University of Tampa. The hotel was in ... a very convenient location, less than 4 miles away. I chose this hotel based on price rather than location, and I definitely got more than I paid for. The room was super clean, the staff and owners were incredibly friendly, and it was quiet and I felt safe there. I would definitely stay at this hotel again!

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Traveler type: Single

Dining hint, Short Drive

There are many fast food places, and also many nice restaurants close to the hotel, so you never have to go out of your way to get a bite to eat.


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4 out of 5

Trip hint

A wonderful family holiday break

Sunshine girl Aug 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great location, near to airport and local stores Attractive layout, beautiful gardens. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
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Traveler type: Family

Money savers hint, Short Drive

Good service for the price and it close to the airport.


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4 out of 5

Great family getaway

My kids rock!!! Aug 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Our stay was great I have two girl that loved it at the pool. The location was great too. We went to see the Jonas Brothers ... and it only took minutes to get there. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very friendly.

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4 out of 5

More Than I Expected

Absurditees Mom Aug 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel situated close to the airport and the interstate (we drove) the staff was helpful and friendly the rooms and ... pool were clean the continental breakfast was adequate and situated in the conference room All in all, much more than I expected at such a modest price.

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4 out of 5

A very good choice

yali Aug 10, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I just stay overnight on my way to the airport ...

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3 out of 5

Great price/location last minute reserv.

G Jul 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was a last minute reservation (less than 48 hrs.) and offered a great price and location for such circumstances. ...

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4 out of 5

You Can Depend on HoJo

Nana Jul 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We arrived very late and there was not a problem with check-in. The room was comfortable and the continental breakfast was ... very good. It was a great place to stay so close to the Tampa airport.

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1 out of 5

Very Poor

DimeDiva Jul 20, 2009

The hotel could have been great had they sprayed for rodents and pest.Had they also supplied the guest with adequate towels ... for their party.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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3 out of 5

Nice hotel

Oklahoman Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was a good hotel. Staff was friendly. Orbitz lost our reservation. That was not good at Midnight arrival. The pool had ... short hours and didn't allow any beverages....inconvenient for adults. The housekeepers needed to pay a little more attention to the dirt in the shower....covered at the top with dust, including dried up hair.

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4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great spot!

The Thiesens Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The newly renovated hotel was a great place to stay! The location was central to everything. We had no complaints about our ... stay. Would definitely stay there again!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

The Westshore Mall isn't too far away and there's a great restaurant (PF Chang's) located there. Also a large movie theater for those rainy days.


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3 out of 5

Fantastic family getaway

leo Jun 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel is very beat ...

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4 out of 5

Comfortable bed

Edley Jun 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. ...

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5 out of 5

Quick and Easy

quick vacationer May 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

My stay at the hotel unfortunately was a very short stay ( 3hrs). However, it was a great place to relax while in town. ...

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5 out of 5

Trip hint

The Hotel Was Great.

BIG J May 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We had a graet time there pool was nice and clean water was warm. It was alot of fast foods around had graet breakfest. When ... i go back in October I will be staying there again. And the staff was so good help with everything they get five stars.

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Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

If u turn right coming out the hotel u will find steak and shake, chick fila, turn left onkenndy street go down about three blocks u will see the mall. If u dont turn u keep stright u will see Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Football team play And doing from there is where the Yankees spring Training Team PLays


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4 out of 5

very happy

Robert May 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very good service. I did not know that when I reserved the room that I needed to click to get a none smoking room. At the ... desk they were very kind and changed my room. Thank you. All theyre indication were good where to eat etc..Now I know where to go if I come back to Tampa. Thank you Robert Weitzmann

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4 out of 5

A special place to stay

Gerald May 9, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I come to Tampa to visit a dying friend who lives about a mile-and-a-half from the Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South ... Tampa/ Airport. This is the closest hotel to his home. The hotel is clean, comfortable, roomy and well climate controlled with a pleasant staff. Its location is away from tourist areas and restaurants, and is not in an exclusisve residential neighborhoods. That combination makes the hotel quite inexpensive even though its internal facilities are excellent.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
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5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
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5
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5
Hotel Staff:
5
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5
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3

Traveler type: Single


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Dining hint, Short Drive

There are many fast food places, and also many nice restaurants close to the hotel, so you never have to go out of your way to get a bite to eat.

--Chichi Hilton, Orlando, FL Aug 31, 2009

Money savers hint, Short Drive

Good service for the price and it close to the airport.

--Sunshine girl, London Aug 25, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

The Westshore Mall isn't too far away and there's a great restaurant (PF Chang's) located there. Also a large movie theater for those rainy days.

--The Thiesens, Cromwell, CT Jul 13, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

If u turn right coming out the hotel u will find steak and shake, chick fila, turn left onkenndy street go down about three blocks u will see the mall. If u dont turn u keep stright u will see Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Football team play And doing from there is where the Yankees spring Training Team PLays

--BIG J, MIlwaukee May 20, 2009

Shopping hint, Short Drive

Every thing i need was in ease access at all time the mall. Dinnig, The different types of foods.and the beaches awesome....

--nitza, Buffalo, NY Apr 20, 2008

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Gasparilla was the reason why I stayed here and it was just a short drive to where I wanted to go .

--George, USA Jan 27, 2008

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Nearby is a beautiful wide sidewalk right on the shore of Tampa Bay--where you can bike, run, walk, stroll or sit! Watch the sunrise or sunset from this premier point.

--virginia, Birmingham, AL Jan 7, 2008

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