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Hotel South Tampa & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hyde Park Village

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Located near Cigar City Brewery, Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers a continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Hotel South Tampa & Suites is in Virginia Park, a neighborhood in Tampa with good airport proximity. Cigar City Brewery and Port of Tampa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hyde Park Village and International Plaza and Bay Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Benchmark International Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33629

What's nearby

  • University of Tampa - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Benchmark International Arena - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tampa Buffet - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel near Hyde Park Village
Located close to Cigar City Brewery, Hotel South Tampa & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 81 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn South Tampa Airport
Howard Johnson Express South Tampa Airport
South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel Tampa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel South Tampa & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel South Tampa & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel South Tampa & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel South Tampa & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel South Tampa & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel South Tampa & Suites located?

Located in Virginia Park, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hyde Park Village and within 6 mi (10 km) of MacDill Air Force Base and Cigar City Brewery. University of Tampa and Henry B. Plant Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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