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Rate based on Check-in: Jun 11, 2012 Check-out: Jun 13, 2012

La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

2 stars
9202 North 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5
102 reviews
usf visit

convenient. hassle-free. I was visiting USF for graduation and had no hotels issues. Quite unusual,... See full review

  • Uncle Rich
  • May 6, 2012
decent value

my husband and i came out to look for houses since we are relocating to the tampa area. Overall,... See full review

  • happy233
  • Apr 23, 2012
Hotel a mile from Busch Gardens theme park and many area attractions
La Quinta Inn & Suites is located behind Busch Gardens and adjacent to the University of South Florida (USF). The host hotel for USF Sundome functions, La Quinta Inn & Suites sits near the Hard Rock Nightclub at Seminole Casino, Historic Ybor City, Museum of Science and Industry, Florida Aquarium, Adventure Island and Lowry Park Zoo. A variety of restaurants and shopping malls can be found nearby and guests enjoy free breakfast, heated pool and Jacuzzi and 24-hour fitness center. Rooms are spacious and include free high-speed Internet access.
Highlights
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Exercise gym
Rooms

Standard rooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites have two full beds, oversized desk and two data port phones with voice mail and free local calls, 25-inch TV with expanded cable, movies and Nintendo. Non-smoking rooms are available. Rooms also include coffee maker, safe deposit box and iron with ironing board. Free parking is available for guests.

Features

The property features a free Bright Side Breakfast that includes waffles, assorted pastries, hot and cold cereal, toast, muffins, fresh fruit and all-you-can-drink coffee and juice. The hotel has an on-site fitness center, guest laundromat, laundry and valet services, as well as a fitness center. The hotel is about 1.3 miles from the entrance to Busch Gardens theme park. Pets up to 75 pounds are welcome at no charge.

Transportation
  • Tampa International Airport (20 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (50 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
  • Meeting and banquet facilities are available
Policies & Fees

Pets allowed (up to 75 pounds at no charge)

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

La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens Rooms

Deluxe
King Room Non Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with king bed, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Standard
Two Full Non Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with two full beds, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.

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Nearby airports
Tampa Intl Airport, (TPA), 20.00, MI, S;
Area description
Suburban

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • FEMA Approved
  • Fire Alarm with Light
  • Free parking
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Meal Plan - Continental
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Modem in Room
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Security
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

McDonald s
American
Olive Garden
Italian
Red Lobster
Seafood
Arby s
American
Burger King
American
Denny s
American

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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 (102)

Ratings and reviews for La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Overall score

3 / 5
102 out of 102
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.7

69% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Seasoned Travelor
Cincinnati, OH
May 9, 2012

What a Dirty PLace

The first smell of urine by the elevators was the sign of something not so good. Not to mention the dirt around them. The room had big carpet stains throughout, making it feel not so clean. The sink had 2 large cigarette burns on it. The towels were paper thin. The location, while close to Busch Gardens is not in a good area of town. In order for the room door to close you had to slam it real hard. Of course everyone else did as well so if they got in later than you, you woke to the noise. They did have new TV's. I would never stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

1
peter56
key west
May 7, 2012

graduate trip

one of the three rooms was awful . Carpet wet by ac, room smell of smoke, bathroom floor had mold on floor

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Uncle Rich
NJ
May 6, 2012

usf visit

convenient. hassle-free. I was visiting USF for graduation and had no hotels issues. Quite unusual, but happy to report for people looking to visit Tampa/USF.

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

Jason's Deli was quite good.

Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

4
happy233
Eugene, OR, USA
Apr 23, 2012

decent value

my husband and i came out to look for houses since we are relocating to the tampa area. Overall, the hotel was fine; staff was friendly enough, breakfast bar was decent (kind of got sick of it after a few days). The 32" flat screen was nice and it was nice to be able to scroll through the TV guide with the remote instead of having to watch a channel to see what's on. One thing that was annoying was that the Wi-fi had very poor signal. Not to mention that I had complained about it the 2nd day we were there but it never got fixed. I ended up spending over 1hr on the phone with their tech support that kept insisting that it must be my computer. I knew it wasn't my computer since neither of our iphones were getting our signal in our room either but we got wi-fi signal from the hotel across the street on all 3 of our devices. They finally got it fixed and the signal was weak but workable. Overall, obnoxious but at least it was fixed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

3
Kelly101
Coconut Creek, FL
Apr 16, 2012

Not Bad at All!

My husband and I spent 2 nights here. Everything was fine. Our only complaint was how loud it was at night - but - that's not that hotels fault. They can't control that. Plus, our room was outside the pool so that probabaly didn't help. Otherwise, the room was very spacious. We had a king size bed which was very comfortable. The room was very clean. The ac was freezing (and we tried messing w it), and the sink didn't work very well, but overall I'd stay there again, and I do recommend it., especially if you are going to Busch Gardens!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

3
Robandlynn
Cape Coral, FL, USA
Apr 10, 2012

Busch Gardens Getaway

It was a little less than average for what you pay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Papa johns rocked

Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

2
osy69
hialeah, fl.
Apr 3, 2012

good

the price is a litter too hight, need to update the bathroom, small closet with drawers on the bottom

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

1
Dad in Tampa
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2012

Not the best choice...

I often visit Tampa because my daughter attends USF. I have stayed at several hotels in the area. This property was not very good. While the staff was nice and friendly, the choice of hotel was not a good one. Upon checking-in (6:30 PM) I needed to shower immediately because I was coming from an afternoon at the beach, I only discovered after getting out of the shower (note; several hours after the advertised check-in time) that I only had a single wash cloth to dry myself off. I doubt I would stay at this property again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Baymont Suites has been my preferred hotel in the area. Location and Value are the pluses.

Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

3
dan and kelly
Holland, MI, USA
Mar 29, 2012

spend the extra money

pulled in after 10 pm was given a room in the back of motel. dark & sketchy. air didnt work & hair in shower drain. desk clerk very nice moved us to front of motel. much better room & area of motel. will never go for budget motel again, should have spent the extra $50 a night & stayed somewhere nicer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Frankie and Candi
Orlando, FL, USA
Mar 27, 2012

Better than expected

It was very pleasing to have clean sheets in the room...the comforter/sheets and pillow top mattresses really topped everything for us. the room was very clean, and over all a very good value for the money..its only 10 min from Busch Gardens, and the complimentary breakfast is great for parents with children. They also acommodated us with a late check-in, and check-out. The only thing that would have made it perfect would be a true smoke-free room, which I requested

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