Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tampa N - Busch Gardens Area

Pleasantly Surprised

Points positifs : newly renovated room....Room was larger than expected plenty of room for me my husband and 3 teenagers to move around. Hotel pool was very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I look forward to staying here again when in the area.

Points négatifs : Nothing was wrong

lots of space for the price

Points positifs : Loved the separate sitting area. Great for adults at night while kids sleep and great for kids in morning to allow parents to sleep

Points négatifs : Refrigerator didn't work, no toilet paper in room on arrival, sink didn't drain. .. but as newly renovated, figured we were first to stay in room

Points positifs : I needed a hotel quickly so I could be close to an early appointment at USF the next day. Kayak helped find the hotel but the price was so low I had my doubts. I shouldn't have. The hotel was going through a transition from a Holiday Inn to a Holiday Inn with a new owner so it was renamed The Grand Suites. The staff went out of their way to treat me well. For an extraordinary low price I got a suite in a perfect location. It was a pleasant surprise. I can count on one hand when I've gotten a truly good deal on a hotel and this was one of them.

Points négatifs : Clearly the former owners had let the hotel decline and it badly needed a face lifting. The furniture in my room was a bit frayed.

Great hotel but...

Points positifs : The hotel was very clean and roomy, the layout was that of a small studio apartment. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The park is really close to some good restaurant and Busch Gardens is a mile away. Which if you do not mind the walk will save you $17 in parking.

Points négatifs : The hotel is still under construction which made it difficult to navigate. The construction workers in the morning were a bit loud. The continental breakfast was also sub-par.