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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Florida State Fairgrounds

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Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33610

What's nearby

  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jubao Palace Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Constant Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Council Oak Steaks & Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eastside Lounge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel near Florida State Fairgrounds
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa are located near Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG located?

Situated in Tampa, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean and friendly place! Great location and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean rooms, comfy beds, pleasant check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice place to stay. Son was graduating from UT and it was literally across the street from the venue. Nice breakfast and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A great.day. Great place to stay 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The property was clean from entry to the rooms, front desk associate was cordial and responded all my questions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay if you’re going to a concert at the Amphitheater. Short walk across the street. Nice staff, clean spacious rooms. Free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything was easy, from check in to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We stayed for the weekend. Went to concert right across the street. They are super friendly. There is continental breakfast, although we didn’t go to it. Very convenient and close to everything. The hotel is super clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel is very clean. Staff were helpful and kind. Room in perfect condition. Wondered air conditioning. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Close to casino
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to state fair park nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It was clean but the guy that checked us in was fantastic so fast and efficient probably the fastest I’ve ever been checked in anywhere. He was great courteous nice don’t remember his name, but he was a young black man.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly and accommodating staff, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely, clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

We had great breakfast and a easy checkin and checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel is very nice and the staff are cheerful and helpful. Note that the driveway is a bit challenging to find as there is a 5 Guys burger restaurant in the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very close to where the convention I attended was held. I was able to walk there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Quick check in. Very quiet with comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Friendly staff and location is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Service was excellent. Breakfast was very good. We had some car issues and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025