• Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

The Florida State Fairgrounds and the Hard Rock Casino are only minutes from this Tampa hotel, situated off Interstate 4 and offering modern in-room amenities, including microwaves and refrigerators. Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino can start each day with a free hot breakfast buffet or with a snack from the on-site convenience store. A modern fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool are also available on-site. Historic Ybor City, Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium can be found only a short distance from the Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino Holiday Inn Express. St. Pete Times Forum, home to professional hockey's Tampa Bay Lightening is also nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bryan
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast should be served until 10 am as a lot of guests are at the casino late.
  • Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    The building and the rooms were very nice and the rooms were so clean, cozy and comfy. The location was great for this trip. We were attending the Florida RV Supershow at the Florida State Fairgrounds which is directly across the road. And the 5...
  • Harlynn
    United States of America United States of America
    Our room was very nice. The location was great with restaurants in close proximity. The breakfast was very good.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel is 6.8 miles from the center of Tampa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.