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Econo Lodge at Busch Gardens

1701 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Three-story Motor Inn located 1 mile from Busch Gardens & the University of South Florida.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2 of 5 stars Based on 17 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2 based on 13 reviews Rooms
    • 2.5 based on 10 reviews Service
    • 2 based on 13 reviews Value
    • 2 based on 13 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool

Reviews of Econo Lodge at Busch Gardens

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1 of 5 stars
andrealabby
Nov 5, 2008

We were so disgusted at the condition of the hotel and at the other people who were staying there, as others have mentioned, drug deals, etc. The crib we requested had mold on it and the pain was chipping off. The manager's little girl (about 5) was in the lobby while I was checking in and asked me for spare... more

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1 of 5 stars
Puerto Rico
Jun 25, 2008

My God, what a bad experience. From the minute you get close to this hotel I got bad feelings. This hotel is in a very bad condition, So dirty. Discuting. We had three rooms reserved at this hotel and jsut to give it a chance we did the check in but we were all scared. The minute we entered the... more

Apr 7, 2008

This hotel was booked as a "Choice Hotel" "Privilege Rewards". This place might be great if you need to "disappear', go underground, evade someone, or plot something. Careful if you might need to make contact with someone in the outside world. Emergency messages cannot be conveyed to booked guests according to Yvonne at the front desk. She can be comforted... more

Feb 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Econo Lodge at Busch Gardens,Tampa,FL while getting my son settled in Tampa U. I stayed 3 nights which I talked to the desk person the first morning and aske if I could cancel the last 2 nights and was told no. The carpets are filthy white socks were black after walking in the room the first... more

Jan 11, 2008

Ok, so my cousin booked this hotel online because the price was great and it was so close to Busch Gardens. Well you get what you pay for. We had a evening flight but due to the weather back home in Chicago we took off about an hour behind schedule, then when we got to tampa and had to wait... more

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1 of 5 stars
Northern New Jersey
Jul 23, 2007

I thought Econologe was a good chain. Please, please, don't stay here if you value your life. I am NOT exaggerating! We attempted to check into the motel in the early evening. Initially we noticed the seedy area and were concerned about safety. We drove into the parking lot, but it turned out to be a defunct train (restaurant?) next... more

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4 of 5 stars
Princeton, New Jersey
Mar 26, 2007

I almost canceled when I read the reviews above, but it turned out ok. They've apparently cleaned up their act. Meredith at the front desk was most helpful. It was clean and quiet. A good buy for the price. more

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2 of 5 stars
Jacksonville
Feb 22, 2007

The area that the motel is located is not very good, I was thinking about walking around but decided not to. There was a lot of traffic in the parking lot, going back and forth. The room I had was clean the bed was a little too soft for my taste. The people at the desk were helpful and courteous.... more

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1 of 5 stars
NF, on
Jan 22, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Beds were horrible, police driving through parking lot drug dealings in hotel behind this one kids trying to break inn front lobby shaddy character peaking in windows and 5am do not stay here do not stay here if you value your life more

Jun 27, 2005
3/4 found this review helpful

Horrible hotel! never again will i stay at this nasty hotel. the phone did not work i had no trash can, the first two rooms we stayed in were dirty the managment dose not care and overall it is the most nastiest hotel ever, don't get fooled by the fact that it's close to busch gardens it horrible more

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Address: 1701 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612