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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Property preview
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8610 Elm Fair Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33610
  • Place, Florida State Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪20 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG in Tampa, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Florida State Fairgrounds and 12 minutes by foot from MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Eureka Springs Regional Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Rez Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cipresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rise Kitchen & Bakery #RiseKB - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Florida State Fairgrounds
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 1080 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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
  • 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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 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)

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Tampa

Favorite hotel to stay at when we go to Tampa. It is comfortable and clean. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

We stayed one night to attend a concert in Tampa. The hotel was amazing. Beds were comfortable. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Hardrock Casino
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hallways smelled moldy,and had to ask for another room…mildew smell in room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to concert venues and things to do. Clean enough and very friendly staff. A little dated but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, jersey city

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to job
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sangeetha, Tallahassee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms on the first floor have doors that are so loud when they shut. Difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
conenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would really be nice to Wheel chairs for people with disabilities..at least 2 or 3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissett, Cape Coral

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025