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Days Inn West of Busch Gardens

1.5 of 5
2901 E. Busch Blvd/I-275, Tampa, FL 33612 (Formerly Days Inn Busch Garden Maingate)
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Days Inn West of Busch Gardens
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North
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2010

They continued to bill me for an entire WEEK after we had checked out. Outrageous. They evidently even forged credit card slips because the national office did not want to get involved.

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South Florida
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2010

Let me just say that I paid only $40 per night. I stayed for two nights but paid for three to take advantage of holding the room for the rest of the day because I brought my dog along. Check in was fast, no problems there. They charged $10 per night extra for the dog. Let me state that the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2009

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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Fort Myers
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2008

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.

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dbri
2 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2008

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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561 Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2008

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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kentucky
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2008

The beds were awful, and the rest was even worse. Never again

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Hitchin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2008

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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long island ny
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2007

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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Palm Coast, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2007

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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Also Known As:
Days Inn West Of Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa
Days Inn West Of Busch Gardens Hotel
Days Inn Tampa
Busch Garden Hotel
Address: 2901 E. Busch Blvd/I-275, Tampa, FL 33612 (Formerly Days Inn Busch Garden Maingate)
Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
Amenities:
Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #131 of 158 hotels in Tampa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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