OverviewThis property is situated across from the International Mall, about a 5-minute drive from Interstate 275. This hotel caters to guests using the Tampa Bay International Airport (TPA). A free airport shuttle service runs daily from 4:45 am to 12:45 am. The shuttle leaves the hotel every hour and travel to the airport is about a 6-minute drive. Long-term parking is also offered for $5 per day, but parking is free for every night of a guest's stay.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi (and wired Internet), free local calls, a flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Accessible rooms are available.
Pets are permitted in select rooms for no additional fee. This hotel has exterior corridors and no elevators for accessing the second floor.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool.
Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is about 7 minutes away by car, while the Tampa Bay Times Forum is about a 15-minute drive away.
Busch Gardens, an amusement park and zoo, is 25 to 30 minutes away by car, while Tropicana Field, home of MLB's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, is a 30- to 35-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 26, 2013: Free shuttle details, parking fees, hours of the free breakfast.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed generally pleased with their stay at this hotel. Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests found the rooms clean and well maintained, while a few reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable.
Many reviewers said that the hotel was conveniently located for accessing the airport and several guests mentioned that the free shuttle service was prompt and reliable. Many guests found shopping and restaurants within walking distance.
Several guests appreciated the free breakfast service.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 83% of 749 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #46 out of 156 hotels in Tampa, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 279 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 26, 2013 to verify some information.
