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Days Inn West of Busch Gardens


Hotel class 2.0 of 5
2901 E. Busch Blvd/I-275, Formerly Days Inn Busch Garden Maingate, Tampa, FL 33612
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Michelle1216   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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I wish I would have read the reviews before I checked in, Just like all the others experienced, roaches, smelly, people that live in the hotel, all nasty. The sheets are filthy and not even fitted so of course they come off in the middle of the night, I was so affraid of touching the mattress and the thought of... more

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Hannah44   3 contributions
Fort Myers
Nov 10, 2008 | Trip type: Family
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I have never seen a hotel room this bad before. I wouldn't rate it at 2* it has to be a -1*. The room smelt horrible and stale. Like a public toilet! I was in the room a few minutes, could'nt take the smell and left feeling dirty. I don't recomend this hotel to anyone. more

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dbri   1 contribution
dbri
Sep 12, 2008 | Trip type: Family
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Never Again. I usually never book without a review, but I figured this was for 1 Night only and it was definitely a "Budget Trip" for my daughter's sake. The first thing I noticed was the neighborhood. No ambiance whatsoever! I was concerned that the rental car may get stolen. I reluctantly checked in and dropped off our luggage, and... more

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karina12283   6 contributions
561 Florida
Sep 8, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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I made a 2 night reservation this past weekend because of how close it is to Busch Gardens. Me & my husband were watching a movie and a couple cockroaches came out of no where and were crawling on the walls. The sheets made me feel itchy as well. When I called the front desk they offered us an another... more

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kyM0M   2 contributions
kentucky
Mar 25, 2008 | Trip type: Family
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The beds were awful, and the rest was even worse. Never again more

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ScoobyHitchin   1 contribution
Hitchin
Feb 19, 2008
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I will never not read reviews first. Booked this as closest to Busch Gardens. All reviews I have read after the event are right. Room stank, bedding was dirty, bathroom floor was filthy and not without a roache or two. Coffee maker didn't work. Also was screaming all night from another room. Do yourself a favour, book somewhere a liitle... more

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graytop7   4 contributions
long island ny
Oct 25, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4
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i booked a one night stay at this motel due to the closeness of busch gardens i always check reviews but for some reason i didnt check this time. after i booked the room i was horrified reading all the neg reviews but ive stayed at many places where they were givin bad reviews but i thought were good check... more

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mpuppy2000   1 contribution
Palm Coast, Florida
Oct 22, 2007 | Trip type: Family
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My family and I went to Howl-O-Scream last weekend. We decided to stay here since it is the closest hotel to Busch Gardens. After a long work day and 3 hour drive, We finally arrived. Upon check in I overheard the fornt desk clerk tell 3 people to come see him for towels as none were in their rooms. This... more

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tlandin   8 contributions
alabama
Oct 16, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1
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I found this hotel using a coupon book from the interstate rest stop, so got it for $39.99...not worth any more than that. The room was OK for the price. The onsite Dennys with 20% off was OK....nice change from standard continental breakfast, but with family of 4, take that extra money and go to a nicer hotel with free... more

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medalian1   1 contribution
Parrish, FL
Oct 9, 2007
3
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My Brother booked two rooms here for my Bachelor party and the hotel was horrible! First we had rooms 140 and 142. So we unpacked everything in 142 and noticed the tub was constantly running water and roaches were in the tub. Then they were crawling around when I was on the toilet and I had to fend them off... more

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Address: 2901 E. Busch Blvd/I-275, Formerly Days Inn Busch Garden Maingate, Tampa, FL 33612
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