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

Property class: 2.5

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Close to Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿3,599
฿4,084 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

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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

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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

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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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with a blue sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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

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A compact hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Tampa is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida State Fairgrounds and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Benchmark International Arena or Raymond James Stadium. Visit our Tampa travel guide
Map
8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33610

What's nearby

  • A vibrant amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and colorful food stalls.
    Florida State Fairgrounds
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A sunset over a cityscape with a prominent hotel and a bridge structure.
    MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A large guitar sculpture in front of a hotel and casino.
    Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Expo Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    17 min walk
  • Hard Rock Cafe Tampa
    4 min drive
  • Jubao Palace Noodle Bar
    4 min drive
  • Rock 'N Raw
    4 min drive
  • The Rez Grill
    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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and a gift shop
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 76 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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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 and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

The property will be renovating from 20 August 2026 to 31 October 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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, a fire extinguisher 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)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG?

As of 19 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG on 26 Sep 2026 start from ฿3,599, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean hotel,great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room; great “ hot” breakfast; delightful, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Really clean, and the staff it was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff, business friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great. The staff was super friendly. And the location was right across from the concert venue. I never have a bad experience at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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location is nice , place is clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Safe area with clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very great location! Everything was near
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice complementary breakfast bar
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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With excellent location. Very clean property. Attendant at morning breakfast was very helpful. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were so very kind and helpful from the nice man at check in and our wonderful cleaning lady
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was very good. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Had a hard time viewing the tv as there were no instructions on how to use the remote or that you couldn't get certain channels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Clean, functional and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean and everyone was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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room looked & smelled clean nice facilities highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel. Right across the street from the fairgrounds. Clean and very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Elevator very slow and loud felt unsafe otherwise great location, great staff and very nice free breakfast, clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking and had variety of breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. The place is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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