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

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa

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Near Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, terrace, and outdoor pool. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind at the 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is £93
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, coffee maker, and a window with a view.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a television.

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

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A small room with a blue sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for 2 Queen Standard

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 the area

Map
8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33610

What's nearby

  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 1 800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 22 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 31 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 40 min drive
  • Tampa Union Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Tampa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jubao Palace Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Council Oak Steaks & Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness centre, or take a dip in the outdoor pool. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 76 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1080 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 August 2026 to 9 August 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 20 August 2026 to 31 October 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG currently open?

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

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG is a short 4-minute walk from Florida State Fairgrounds and 12 minutes' walk from MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

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Reviews

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

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, excellent, and delicious by multiple guests. (97 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the breakfast options. (7 reviews)
  • Parking was available, safe, and convenient with many spots and easy access. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice breakfast, crystal clean pool, quiet, will book again.
Lana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

location is nice , place is clean
Jansen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very great location! Everything was near
RaShay, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe area with clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

With excellent location. Very clean property. Attendant at morning breakfast was very helpful. Highly recommended place to stay.
Elvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so very kind and helpful from the nice man at check in and our wonderful cleaning lady
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were awesome and would absolutely stay here again or recommend to other folks
Diana, 3-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Clean, functional and friendly staff
AARON, 4-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room spaces and could have a lil more choice's for breakfast but overall good and recommend have restaurant near by
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean and everyone was nice
amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

room looked & smelled clean nice facilities highly recommend
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Deanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, and breakfast was good
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Right across the street from the fairgrounds. Clean and very professional staff.
Tyree, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. The place is pet friendly.
Ruth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly front desk person. Good location.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking and had variety of breakfast options
Brisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amanda was absolutely fabulous! She took care of any questions and was so kind!! Room was clean and nice.
Chandler,, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great and all the staff was wonderful and accommodating
Anna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was clean and the staff was terrific!!
Nyann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and staff were friendly.
Kellie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice and clean
Vannak, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property with great staff. Across the steet from fairgrounds and minutes from the casino. Very clean, and rooms are very good size as well. Very satisfied.
Nick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very nice and professional at this hotel
Beverly, 1-night trip