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Days Inn West of Busch Gardens: Traveler Reviews

1.5 of 5
2901 E. Busch Blvd/I-275, Tampa, FL 33612 (Formerly Days Inn Busch Garden Maingate)
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PIEDMONT
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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James A, Manager at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
I appolgize that you had a bad experience during your stay with us. I do not like hearing that our housekeeping staff is not doing their jobs and will be addressing your review directly with them this week. I don't know how we are not the best location since you indicated the Holiday Inn Express next door apparently is. If you are stating we don't have security, that is an incorrect statement. Tampa Police Department makes several patrols each evening and additional patrols on the weekends. Our own staff checks the property several times each evening as well as myself and or one of the onsite personnel. We do not put up with loud partying, drugs or prostitution and work hard to keep those elements off the property.

However, if you choose to stay with us in the future and you have problems like you described please request to speak to me directly.

Again I apologize for any inconvenience you had during your stay.

James Averill
Sr. Exec. Mgr.
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Manassas, Virginia
1 review
“Not Safe.. Not for Family”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

I do not understand how there are hundreds of reviews of this place all stating the discusting, unsanitary, completely horrendous conditions and from the very first review the management and staff and owner of this location keep saying the same things, That they have rectified the situation, Blah, Blah Blah!
Thats why this place keeps getting Damning Reviews Right!

I checked in on Dec 27, 2012 Walked in to room 144 The door had been pried open in the past the bottom of the door did'nt even close properly. Next thing I noticed was.. The carpet was Black and Sticky! The room smelled Rank, Cobwebs in the corners of the room, the beds looked as if they had just thrown the blankets back over them. every surface had something clinging to it, dirt, hair, who knows.
I will tell you this... I called the front desk.. Jah answered, I explained everything, he said he would accomodate me with another room, Ha, Ha, Ha...Said "No Thank You" I want my money back! When I got to the front desk He tried to talk me into a different room because it's not there policy to give a dissatisfied customer there money back.... "Really" ? Well... I got my money back!
Funny thing , He asked if I would give them a good review... Was he Joking?

Room Tip: Not for family, you couldnt pay me to stay here
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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James A, Manager at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
I do not understand how there are hundreds of reviews of this place all stating the discusting, unsanitary, completely horrendous conditions and from the very first review the management and staff and owner of this location keep saying the same things, That they have rectified the situation, Blah, Blah Blah!
Thats why this place keeps getting Damning Reviews Right!

Will I am truly sorry you had a bad experience I have to take exception to several of your statements in the review. We do take review very serious, and when it is stated by myself or any of our staff that we are addressing the issues that is exactly what occurs despite what you may think. I have already issued a work order to have the door in question checked and repairs needed addressed.

I will also point out that you have correctly noted the over 100 poor reviews. I will also point out that we sell over 25,000 room nights and while that number appears high, it is actually less than 1/2 of a percent (.05%) of our guests staying. Most enjoy a comfortable clean room. However, like any business sometimes we fail to do our job properly.

I do appolgize for our lack of attention to your needs and hope you will try us again in the future.
We are working hard here to improve our service to our customers and will continue to do so. I am sure your next stay will be much different, but if you have problems in the future, please request to speak to me directly and I will attend to your problems personally.

James Averill,
Sr. Exec. Mgr.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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James A, Manager at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
I am sorry you had a bad experience during your stay. The Technical Specialist has been notified that the internet was not working and is being addressed. I am not aware of any mold problems and spot check rooms on a regular basis. We are also in the process of replacing a number of beds and do appolgize that you apparently where not in one of the rooms with newer mattresses. I hope you will stay with us again in the future and if you have any such problem, please ask to speak to a manager.

James Averill
Sr. Exec. Mgr.
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Bonita Springs
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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daysinnwestofbuschga, Webmaster at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens, responded to this review
February 4, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing Days Inn West of Busch Gardens for your recent stay in our area.

Thank you for giving us a review, it is very much appreciated. Upon receipt of your review, the following actions were taken:

• Management and security were consulted as to what steps could be taken to make our valued guests feel more secure.

• Maintenance was informed of your report of Roaches and instructed to look into the matter and see to their complete extermination.

• Maintenance was informed of the Bed, under-sized towels, unable to draining Tub and sink, toilet not fully functional, Not working AC in the room assigned to you and instructed to look into it for necessary repairs or replace.

• Housekeeping received additional training regarding the level of cleanliness required of them as our employees.

I hope that the next time you visit our area; you will once again choose to stay at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens. We look forward to welcoming you back.

Sincerely,
Hotel Manager.
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FORT LAUDERDALE
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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daysinnwestofbuschga, Webmaster at Days Inn West of Busch Gardens, responded to this review
December 17, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing the Days Inn West of Busch Gardens for your recent stay in our area.

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, it is much appreciated.

Upon receipt of your review, the following steps were taken:

• Housekeeping staff received additional training in the level of cleanliness expected of them as our employees. They also were instructed to look into the matter of cockroaches and to see to it that any such problem was eliminated.

• Maintenance was informed of the air condition in the room assigned to you and instructed to see to the needed repairs.

I hope that the next time you visit our area, you will once again choose to stay at the Days Inn West of Busch Gardens. I think you will be greatly pleased.

Sincerely,
Hotel Manager.
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Also Known As:
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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
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Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #131 of 158 hotels in Tampa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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