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

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden headboard, and a desk with a chair.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.
A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a phone. There is a door leading to another room.
A room with a wooden door, a white counter with kitchen appliances, and red chairs.
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $125
$110 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, coffee maker, and a window with a view.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a television.

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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A room with a blue sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

2 Queen Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG in Tampa, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Florida State Fairgrounds and 12 minutes by foot from MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Expo Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Tampa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jubao Palace Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rock 'N Raw - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rez Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 1080 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,080 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 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 property will be renovating from August 20 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, crystal clean pool, quiet, will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed staying there, the guy that did the buffet breakfast was from the area I live, so that was really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good, rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is nice , place is clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room, Excellent Breakfast and Very Attentive Staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area with clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location and the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great location! Everything was near
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice complementary breakfast bar
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast menu. Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With excellent location. Very clean property. Attendant at morning breakfast was very helpful. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so very kind and helpful from the nice man at check in and our wonderful cleaning lady
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome and would absolutely stay here again or recommend to other folks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, breakfast was fresh but no grits a parking was very good and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet but we did request a room away from the traffic. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room spaces and could have a lil more choice's for breakfast but overall good and recommend have restaurant near by
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, functional and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and everyone was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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