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Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

2 stars
3314 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33629
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
63 reviews
2nd time there

just a great place to stay for the money.easy access to everything . See full review

  • steveb1081
  • Apr 5, 2012
good enough for the right price

i stand there for three nights, went down south to see some friends. everything was good, the rooms... See full review

  • leocik
  • Jan 18, 2012
Prime location with pool near Tampa airport and Air Force base
Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites has a prime location just minutes from Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, Cruise Terminal and the Westshore financial district. The hotel is the closest property to MacDill Air Force Base and serves as home to many troops and their families while visiting the base. Two miles to the west, guests can enjoy a beautiful 9-mile walkway along Bayshore Blvd. Starbucks Coffee, Quiznos Subs and many other restaurants are located nearby. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet, breakfast and an outdoor pool.
Highlights
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet
  • Free Rise & Dine breakfast that includes waffles and a free newspaper
  • Outdoor heated swimming pool
Rooms

In addition to standard rooms, Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites offers various suites including family suites, kitchenette suites and Jacuzzi suites. Rooms include free high-speed wireless Internet, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron with ironing board and hair dryer.

Features

Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites features a new fitness room, outdoor heated swimming pool and a free continental breakfast daily, including waffles and a free newspaper from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  The hotel also offers guest laundry and meeting facilities. Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites is minutes from Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, Cruise Terminal and the Westshore financial district. The hotel is the closest property to MacDill Air Force Base and serves as home to many troops and their families while visiting the base.

Transportation
  • Tampa International Airport (15 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (40 minutes)
Attractions
  • Busch Gardens
  • Adventure Island
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Florida Aquarium
  • Historic Ybor City
  • University of South Florida
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Gulf Coast beaches
  • Disney World and many other Orlando attractions (about an hour)
Business
  • Maximum capacity is 75 people
  • Ideal for small to mid-size classroom-style meetings
  • TV/VCR/DVD available
Policies & Fees
  • No pets

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Guest laundromat
Conference facilities
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Microwave
TV remote control
Cribs available
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

27.9145 -82.5054
Area description
Business district

Nearby points of interest

  • Hyde Park: 2.4 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 3.4 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 3.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 3.6 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 3.6 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 3.8 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 3.9 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 4.1 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 4.2 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 4.3 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 4.3 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 4.6 mi
  • Hyde Park: 2.4 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 3.4 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 3.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 3.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 3.6 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 3.6 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 3.8 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 3.9 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 4.1 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 4.2 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 4.3 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 4.3 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 4.6 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.9 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 5.2 mi
  • Ybor City: 5.3 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 7 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 9.8 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 9.9 mi
  • Adventure Island: 10.4 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 10.6 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 11.1 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 11.4 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 11.7 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 11.7 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 12.8 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 13.7 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 16.2 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 18.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 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 (63)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Overall score

3.7 / 5
63 out of 63
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
3.9
Value:
4.2

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Flywings
Pensacola, Fl
Dec 4, 2012

Good value hotel

Although the location isn't perfect, the hotel proposed clean and comfortable rooms, free continental breakfast and no stupid crazy extra fees, very good value for a long road trip break, if you're not looking for anything fancy of course !

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

4
KB yardbirds
oakland park fl.
Oct 9, 2012

Great clean and comfy

We stayed two nights. The staff was great the room was clean and the free breakfast was very nice. Will stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

3
Captain Ahab
Key Largo,Florida
Oct 7, 2012

Like the Hotels were when we were kids

Easy access to Tampa General Hospital. Breakfast items were fresh. :-)

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

Big Publix 4 blocks south.

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

3
colon's from sj
south jersey
Sep 21, 2012

castaway with wife

nice place for a few nights only. very clean and comfy.must drive out for food and fun. most people who stay here are milatiry and family...

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

drive out to st. pete and clearwater for a little beauty and fun. stay here for the price.

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

4
Hondo
Tampa, FL
Sep 12, 2012

Good hotel for the price

the stay was pleasant and the staff was very friendly and courteous, i would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

5
steveb1081
ma
Apr 5, 2012

2nd time there

just a great place to stay for the money.easy access to everything .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

4
rimkojr
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Mar 25, 2012

Good deal for a short vacation

Stayed here over a four day vacation to Tampa. This hotel has a great location for exploring the area around Tampa. Additionally, there are several restaurants and convenience stores within walking distance. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning was nice; show up early to avoid a crowd.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

4
Peeka
Hinesville, GA, USA
Feb 21, 2012

Family Trip

Rooms were clean. The hotel was near a lot of restaurants and a Starbucks. We would stay here again.

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

Eat at Stephanno's Pizzeria. Great pizza and great owners....

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

5
leocik
Greenfield, MA, USA
Jan 18, 2012

good enough for the right price

i stand there for three nights, went down south to see some friends. everything was good, the rooms were cleaned, they had free WiFi and free breakfast every morning until nine

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/ Airport

Reviewer score

5
Heartlandinlaw
Kansas City, MO, USA
Nov 26, 2011

Tampa Thanksgiving

We loved the beautiful setting, delightful decor and pleasant staff. We also enjoyed the breakfast.

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

Nice variety of restaurants and stores. There is also a nice mall nearby

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