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2.5 of 5
2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012
Lisa B Daytona Beach, Florida
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Daytona Beach, Florida
1 review
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

The hotel is so close to Busch Gardens! The staff was great! We had great time. Star at the frong desk and Chris our shuttle bus driver were awesome! The breakfast was good, rooms were comfortable and pool was nice. I loved to sit at the pool and watch the rollar coaster at night.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ryan C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 11, 2012
Hello, and thank you for taking time to fill out a review for us here on Trip Advisor! Starr and Chris are going to be so excited to see their names in your review! It is a really big deal for one of our team members to get their names mentioned! Please come back and see us again real soon, we would love to have you back.
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Gainesville
1 review
“Great stay, Great staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

Excellent stay. The staff was incredibly friendly. A shuttle service is available from the hotel to Busch Gardens. The driver for us was Rolando and he was very friendly and helpful. Staff at the front desk was very helpful in helping me find everything I needed and had forgotten. Booking another stay there right now.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ryan C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 11, 2012
Hello! Thank you for filling out a review for us here on Trip Advisor! Again, Rolando, is mentioned for his superior customer service. He is an integral part of our team, and we are very happy he was able to show you how we all strive to exceed our customers service standards.
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Cape Coral, Florida
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“Will keep coming back....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Awesome customer service!! Valerie the receptionist was so helpful and simply put, great!! Rolando was the best driver we have had while using a shuttle service to and from an amusement park. Every person on staff was very courteous and attentive. The room was very clean and spacious and the beds felt like you were sleeping on a cloud. The free breakfast was the cherry on top!! We will definitely be staying again every time we go to Tampa. I have yet to stay at another hotel that will bend over backwards to accommodate you as Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF did!! Very impressive.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ryan C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 11, 2012
Hello! I am so excited to see Valerie’s name in your review! She doesn’t get mentioned as much as my other team members since she is a full time student at USF, and works when she can with us. But while she is on duty, you can be assured she will take care of everything you need. She is great with directions, and knows the number for a taxi by heart! We hope you get to come back again soon!
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Canton, Michigan
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“comfortable and accommodating”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

Comfortable as Holiday Inn's go. Front desk staff was polite and accomodating. Offering to lock up our luggage as we arrived early getting off a cruise ship. Also offering to call a cab for us to take us to the airport after our stay. The breakfast buffet was fine, although crowded, but not the fault of the hotel. We stayed in a suite with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed. Bedding was comfortable and hotel was quiet even though they were full. Although, it seems that the road to the hotel is on a a race track as cars reved engines and peeled away late into the night. We did not use the hotel pool as it was only in the mid 60's but a hot tub would have been nice. It was nice to have shuttle service to and from Busch Gardens. The shuttle driver Rolondo was gratious and accommodating. He provided his cell number to call when we'd like to be picked up at the park.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ryan C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 11, 2012
Thank you for filling out such a detailed review of our hotel. We appreciate the time you took to do that for us. Rolando is getting to be very popular here on Trip Advisor, and we love having him on our team. He is a true team member and will jump in where ever any of us needs him. We hope you get to come back real soon!
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Orlando, Florida
1 review
“Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF - Perfect hotel great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

The staff is amazing and helpful.The Receptionist Reyne and Rolando the friendly driver
Served us as if we were the only ones staying at the hotel, The free shuttle to Busch Gardens was quick and convenient
The breakfast in the morning was great with a large selection of food
The beds were very comfortable.
We will definitely return to this hotel again

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ryan C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF-Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 11, 2012
Hello! Thank you for mentioning Reyna and Rolando. They have been getting their names on Trip Advisor a lot lately. That means they really take customer service seriously, and we are happy to have them on our team. Thank you for taking time out of your day to post a review for us, and we hope to have you back soon for another stay!
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens
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Holiday Inn Express Tampa
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Address: 2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
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Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Tampa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Brand New Holiday Inn Express & Suites is adjacent to Busch Gardens / Adventure Island and is the closest hotel to the University of South Florida and University Community Health Hospital. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the new Holiday Inn in Tampa, a preferred hotel of Busch Gardens, located within walking distance of the hotel. Your family will love staying at our Florida Green Lodging designated hotel in Tampa. We're located just off I-275, directly across the street from Busch Gardens and just a mile away from USF and University Community Health Hospital. Located in the heart of Tampa, we are in close proximity to several other local attractions, including Lowry Park Zoo, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Business travelers will appreciate the amenities and services provided at our hotel too! Our Green Lodging hotel is in close proximity to many area businesses, such as Syniverse, Verizon Information Technologies, USAA and the Anheuser-Busch and the Yuengling Breweries. In addition, we provide meeting space that can accommodate up to 60 people with free wireless Internet access. While staying at our tropically landscaped Tampa hotel, you can enjoy our premium amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary, hot breakfast bar. Book your reservations now to take advantage of our great Tampa, FL hotel room deals and rates. ... more   less 
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