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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Florida State Fairgrounds. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Florida State Fairgrounds and 12 minutes by foot from MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1080 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot

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

This property is closed from August 6 2026 to August 9 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 650 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room, Excellent Breakfast and Very Attentive Staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area with clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Szilvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location and the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amanda

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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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and so was Scott. The whole staff was very kind and were always asking if we needed anything. The property was very clean as well as the rooms. Parking lot was very lit up, and felt safe at all hours. Great place to stay. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only need it for one night. Very clean, staff amicable and helpful. Good size room, comfortable bed and pillows. Overall perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room looked & smelled clean nice facilities highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyree

Very nice hotel. Right across the street from the fairgrounds. Clean and very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Takayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here a few times. Always pretty decent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The place is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The room was very spacious and clean. The front desk staff and breakfast room attendants were super friendly. The food for breakfast was excellent with a large variety of options. A great hotel and I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very good and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk person. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and room was nice temperature. Love how close it is to the fairgrounds. Staff was friendly also
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amanda was absolutely fabulous! She took care of any questions and was so kind!! Room was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy parking and had variety of breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to find, very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vannak

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