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Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens - USF: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
11310 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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N.Ft.Myers Fl
1 review
“Get-away-weekend”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

My wife and I decided to get away for the weekend. We knew where we wanted to go and where we wanted to stay, Busch Gardens was haveing the "Christmastown display", so naturally we would be staying at this certain hotel, because we have been here several times and liked the set-up and the closeness to the park. The free shuttle ride helped a little, also. Okay, maybe, it needs a little work, but the pool layout ,Tiki bar and the resturants(which we walked to) make up for some of the not perfect parts. BUT, the deal closer for us are the staff, namely Tara and Audrey. They are so nice and helpful, so quick with a smile. We had not stayed there in maybe two years, but as soon as we walked in, Tara remembered us. We could stay elsewhere, but the friendliness keeps us staying there when ever we go to Busch Gardens

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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HolidayInnTampa, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens - USF, responded to this review
December 20, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to post feedback about your recent stay at our hotel. Your comments are very important to us. We have made it our goal to strive for 100% guest satisfaction. Knowing how you, our valued guest, feels about hotel and staff helps us to continually improve.

Again, thank you for choosing our hotel and thank you for taking the time to share your comments.
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Fort Myers, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Busch Gardens”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

The staff was very friendly. They forgot to give us new towels and took the ones we hung up. We didn't notice until next day when we needed them, which was inconvenient. The carpets were so dirty that our feet and socks turned black with soot. The room seemed otherwise clean. I would rate it lower with the towel situation and the dirty carpet but the staff were so nice to us, especially our kids, that I give it 3 of 5. It is also a quick easy shuttle ride to Busch Gardens.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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HolidayInnTampa, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens - USF, responded to this review
December 20, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to post feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Your opinion matters a great deal in helping us achieve our goal of 100% guest satisfaction by identifying our strength along with our weaknesses.

Again, we thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to share your experience.
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1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“WILL BE BACK!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012 via mobile

I was a little worried about staying at this holiday inn after reading all the bad reviews but we stayed here anyway and I'm sure glad we did! I don't know what all the bad reviews are about because I had a great experience! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle service was awesome! "Dan the shuttle man" was great! The room was very clean and spacious.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HolidayInnTampa, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens - USF, responded to this review
October 16, 2012
Thank you for taking the time review out hotel. We are so very please to hear you enjoyed your stay. We have made it our mission to make sure each and every guest is 100% satisfied with our hotel. Our staff have dedicated themselves to deliver and outstanding experience to our guests. Your positive feedback is extremely valuable and serves as reinforment that our efforts have not gone unnoticed. All of us here at the Holiday Inn & Suites Near Busch Gardens - USF thank you for choosing our hotel. We thank you again for taking time from your busy shcedule to post comments about your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Tampa.
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Saint Cloud, Florida
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“What a wonderful way to do Busch Gardens!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

Did a promo stay 2 nights, get 3rd Free - INCLUDED ALL PASSES to busch gardens and the water park for the 4 of us in my family. Worked out to $350 total for the trip - with free shuttle service to the parks. The hotel has a beautiful courtyard on the interior of the building. Kids ate Free. Little pool bar. Was a perfect way to do Busch Gardens with 2 young kids. The front desk staff was very friendly and the shuttle drivers were great!

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HolidayInnTampa, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens - USF, responded to this review
October 9, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are very pleased to know you enjoyed your stay with us. Our management is diligent in putting together package options so our guests recieve a good value for their hard-earned money. In addition to value added options, each of our staff members strive to deliver the best possible experience to you, our guest. Your candid feed back is the most important tool for us to achieve our goal of 100% guest satisfaction.

On behalf of the management and staff, we thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to tell us how well you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will stay with us again on your next visit to Tampa.
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Saint Cloud, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Couldn't be better.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

Having stayed for over two weeks here at the Holiday Inn and Suites, I can honestly say that it was one of the best stays ever. No place is perfect and there's always a glitch here or there no matter where you go, but on a scale of one to ten I'd have to give this hotel a solid 9 for the staff and the setting. From the Director of Sales - Alison, the management and through all their staff at the front desk and throughout the facility, everyone was fantastic. Built around a lush courtyard with a nice pool, nice restaraunt on site and easy access to anywhere you want to go, it's a very peaceful and nice place to stay. Not a new facility but the staff and setting more than make up for it. D.O.S. Allison, Manager Chris, Audrey, Tara and everyone else are awesome and very accomodating. All in all, every time I'm back in Tampa, I'll be staying at my home away from home - The Holiday Inn and Suites near Busch Garden, they are the BEST.

Room Tip: All rooms are great, prefer back or side away from roadway but even then the noise was minimal.
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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October 9, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It is always a pleasure to give positive feedback to our staff members as they work hard to deliver an outstanding experience to each our guests. Your comments are very important to us and our mission to achieve 100% guest satisfaction.

Again, thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to tell us about your stay.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Near Busch Gardens - Usf Hotel Tampa
Address: 11310 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #92 of 158 hotels in Tampa
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens-USF is the perfect hotel with a prime location when traveling to Tampa! Conveniently located within 1 mile of Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, MOSI, University Community Hospital and James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. Offering two-room suites, a beautifully landscaped courtyard area, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and Tiki Bar, we’ve got what you are looking for all in one place. Our two room suites have lifestyle amenities including FREE WIFI, separate living room area, microwave, fridge, sleeper sofa, activity table with chairs and your choice of one King Bed or Two Double Beds. The Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens-USF is only 15 miles from Tampa International Airport and 8 miles from beautiful, historic downtown Tampa! Relax and let us drive you to your destination – offering complimentary shuttle transportation to area attractions within a two mile radius. Additionally we also offer a complimentary business center, complimentary fitness center and 2,250 square feet of banquet and meeting space. Our complimentary WIFI is offered throughout the property to help keep you connected when away from home! Enjoy breakfast or dinner in our Courtyard Cafe. Stop by our Tiki Bar to enjoy a cocktail while relaxing in our beautifully landscaped courtyard area. The Holiday Inn & Suites near Busch Gardens-USF is not just another hotel – we are your home away from home! ... more   less 
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