Rate based on Check-in: May 17, 2013 Check-out: May 19, 2013

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

3 stars
4750 NORTH DALE MABRY HIGHWAY, TAMPA, FL 33614
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
79 reviews
Jammed with Yankee fans

Staff was great even though hotel was full to overflowing. See full review

  • Jwisc
  • Feb 28, 2013
Fantastic Hotel

We had such a wonderful experience at this hotel. Beautiful, clean room. Nice pool and delicious... See full review

  • Queenie12
  • Aug 15, 2012
Suites with pool and free breakfast close to Raymond James Stadium

The Holiday Inn Express is the closest hotel to Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Legend's Field, the spring training site of the New York Yankees. The hotel is also close to Tampa International Airport and Westshore business district. The Port of Tampa, Tampa Convention Center and St. Pete Times Forum are just a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express offers an outdoor heated pool and hot tub or state-of-the-art fitness center. Guests enjoy a free breakfast bar and hotel reception.

Highlights
  • Closest hotel to Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Free deluxe breakfast bar, includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pastries, coffee and juice
  • Manager's reception offers free snacks and beverages Tuesday - Thursday
Rooms

The hotel features all non-smoking single, double and connecting rooms and suites. Each room is equipped with hair dryer, coffee maker, iron with ironing board, work desk and free high-speed Internet. Rooms also feature a TV equipped with premium cable channels. Pay-per-view movies are available. Rooms include a complimentary USA Today newspaper with each stay.

Features

The Holiday Inn Express has dry cleaning and laundry facilities, safety deposit boxes and a fitness facility with an outdoor jogging track and hot tub. Dining options are available nearby and guests can use the free shuttle for transportation to and from restaurants within three miles of the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express is the closest hotel to Raymond James Stadium and Legend's Field, the spring training site of the New York Yankees. The hotel is also close to Tampa International Airport and Westshore business district. The Port of Tampa, Tampa Convention Center and St. Pete Times Forum are just a 5-minute drive from the hotel.

Transportation
  • Free shuttle service to airport and most locations within 3 miles of the hotel between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (10 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (40 minutes)
Local Attractions
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal
  • Channelside Bay Plaza
  • Busch Gardens
  • Adventure Island
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Florida Aquarium
  • Historic Ybor City
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Gulf Coast beaches
  • Disney World and many other Orlando attractions (about an hour)
Business
  • 7,000 square feet of meeting space and full-service catering facilities
  • Private lake is the perfect location for exchanging wedding vows
  • Business center with PCs, copy and fax service

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Golf
Dining
FREE breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Car rental desk
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Cribs available
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

27.9883 -82.5054
Nearby airports
Tampa International Airport, (TPA), 3.00, MI, E; St. Petersburg Clearwater Airport, (PIE), 15.00, MI;
Area description
Airport, airport

Nearby points of interest

  • Al Lopez Park: 0.2 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 0.5 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 0.9 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 2.7 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 3.8 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 3.8 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 3.8 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 3.9 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 4.2 mi
  • Hyde Park: 4.2 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 4.5 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 4.5 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 4.5 mi
  • Ybor City: 4.6 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 0.2 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 0.5 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 0.9 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 2.7 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 3.8 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 3.8 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 3.8 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 3.9 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 4.2 mi
  • Hyde Park: 4.2 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 4.5 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 4.5 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 4.5 mi
  • Ybor City: 4.6 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 4.7 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 4.7 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 4.8 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 4.8 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 5.8 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 6.1 mi
  • Adventure Island: 6.7 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 6.9 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 6.9 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 7.6 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 7.6 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 9.7 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 9.9 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 13.1 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 15 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 22.4 mi

Dining

Express Start Breakfast Bar
Before you head out for your busy day, be sure to visit the free Express Start Breakfast Bar to enjoy buffet style hot breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs pancakes, bacon or sausage, and biscuits. Selections rotated daily for variety. You will also

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (79)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Overall score

3.9 / 5
79 out of 79
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.1
Value:
4.1

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

3
NYChic
New York
Apr 14, 2013

Ok hotel in central area

We were there to check out apartments in Tampa. It was close to pretty much everything and easy to navigate from. The pool looked nice from our window but we had no time for that. The breakfast was average free hotel breakfast. The staff was real friendly. The beds were a bit on the lumpy side but the room was clean. Room also included microwave and mini fridge

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

5
Jwisc
Business
Frozen tundra
Feb 28, 2013

Jammed with Yankee fans

Staff was great even though hotel was full to overflowing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

4
Michael Peter
Tampa, Florida
Feb 22, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed our stay

I enjoyed my stay with a couple of exceptions: first; we stayed 7 nites and my room key was deactivated 2 times; secondly, it was a busy week for the hotel and unforunately one of the two elevators was out of order for half of my stay: 4 days and was still out of order when we checked out; at which slowed down service to all the quests; lastly, and I know that this complaint is out of your control, but continuously during the early morning and late at nite quests would let their room doors slam, making distrubing loud noise during those times;

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

2
Blake41
Business
Tampa
Feb 7, 2013

Business

Friendly service. The beds, pillows, and sheets were old- uncomfortable and need to be updated badly. This Holiday Inn Express pales in comparison to the others I've stayed at.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

4
Nicku
Orlando,Florida
Nov 5, 2012

It was decent~

Comfortable and clean!!! Close to everything. lot of places near by to visit and beach is not too far as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

To the international mall of Tampa.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

4
Jean from NYC
Business
NY, NY
Oct 13, 2012

convenient and good breakfast

A little hard to find since it is hidden behind a closed former steak restaurant on the highway behind Tampa stadium, it was pleasant and quiet (especially considering how close it was to the airport--didn't hear the planes at all.) Excellent breakfast considering it was free and the hotel price was very reasonable. It's in the part of town near the auto dealers, so it's not fancy, but it was fine as a business hotel and I appreciated the free wireless internet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Head down towards Rt 275 and have a nice buffet dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. For fancier fare turn right on Spruce Street for the better restaurants.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

2
LizFLL
Business
South Florida
Oct 11, 2012

Scary parking lot & weak WiFi

As a female business traveler in the area alone, I can say that I did not feel entirely safe at this property. It is set off the street behind a closed down restaurant. The parking lot lighting was poor except in the very front of the hotel. However, if you arrived at certain times there were no spots near there and you had to park near the Comfort Inn or the dilapidated former shopping center on the other side. There was no security or anything near the entrance, so if felt very isolated and unsafe. Also, my room key got blanked out one night and I went to the reception desk to ask for it to be reinstated. The girl at the desk (whom I'd never seen before) didn't even ask me for ID. Just asked me the room number and returned my key to me. On my way back up to my room I was thinking about how easy it would be for someone to just get anyone's room key if this is their policy.... scary! The WiFi signal in the hotel was so weak as to be useless. I had no choice to plug in my laptop via the hardwire ethernet. However, I was not able to use my tablet at all due to the WiFi issue. Breakfast was free... but also not good. I've stayed at many similar hotels and at least the breakfast is most times edible. They have a pancake machine that is supposedly to provide fresh pancakes in the morning. They unfortunately maintained a rubber-like consistency. Eggs were cardboard tasting. Unfortunately breakfast was an epic fail. Positive attributes did include friendly staff including Felicity at the front desk. The room I stayed in was quite large and did have a refrigerator and a microwave. That's about the best I can say for this hotel though. In summary... disappointing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

4
wdejesus
Tallahassee, FL
Oct 9, 2012

Good Value and Good Breakfast

The hotel is conveniently located next to the highway and lots of restaurants. The room was very clean and comfortable. I really enjoyed the free breakfast in the morning. The food was very good and it was just convenient to be able to eat there. The staff was extremely nice and helpful! We had a GREAT TIME! I highly recommend it!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Good breakfast!

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

4
Bigseip
St Thomas vi
Sep 9, 2012

Great stay

Staff was very helpfull and willing to go above and beyond.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TAMPA STADIUM AIRPORT AREA

Reviewer score

5
Queenie12
Paris, TN
Aug 15, 2012

Fantastic Hotel

We had such a wonderful experience at this hotel. Beautiful, clean room. Nice pool and delicious breakfast. I haven't been around a friendlier and more helpful staff. They shuttled us everywhere we needed to go within a three mile radius of the hotel and that was such a help. Definitely will stay there again if I need to return to Tampa Bay!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
1
Value:
5
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