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Quality Inn & Suites Near Fairgrounds Ybor City: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
4955 East 18th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
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Quality Inn & Suites Near Fairgrounds Ybor City
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 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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Marco Island, Florida
Top Contributor
80 reviews 80 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
“Not high brow, but good for an over night”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

I was going on a cruise Labor Day weekend and the Republican National Convention was in town at the same time (ugh, what a nightmare). We could not find a hotel to save our lives. We booked at some hole in clearwater for $175 with no shuttle service or anything to the port. Fast forward to a week before the cruise and Hurricane Isaac changed our luck :) This hotel suddenly had a couple empty rooms and honored their cruise and park specials. It's a newer hotel, hard to find as GPS tells you to travel south on 41 when you want to go north off of I4. Remember you want to turn at the SHell station at 41 and Melbourne then turn left right behind the Shell where you'll see crappy Days Inn...just keep going down that road and you'll see Quality Inn around the bend.

The staff was VERY friendly (Hi Bobby...helped me with directions), rooms were very clean and the hotel is newer. We were able to park 2 cars there. The shuttle to the port was great (I need to leave a review for the man that owned the service. He was a gem). and pickup after the cruise was quick and painless.

I'd highly recommend staying here if you have a special event and just need a place to sleep. I didn't give it 5 stars as there is no where to walk to eat and the 'hood isn't the best. Oh, my friends said the pool was nice, but the music was a pain as we could hear it in our room and we were trying to rest. But eventually you don't notice it.

I'm sure normal prices are more reasonable, but we did pay much more due to the convention. but it was worth it as there was NO WHERE ELSE TO STAY in that city. The breakfast was your usual carby fair LOL, but at least you can get something before heading out.

There is a food service that is mostly Italian food that will deliver room service. We just ordered pizza and it was pretty good (says the girl originally from Chicago...I don't say that easily). LOL

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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live oak
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

stayed here two nights, was kinda leary because of the location, but it turned out to be a nice clean place. staff was helpful and the breakfast was average. it was available until 1030 on the weekends which was nice after a long night at the casino you could sleep in a little later. we have a king suite with a seperate living area. two bathrooms which was very nice. we would stay again in the future. wanted a first floor room, was told they were booked. there was not hardly any cars in the parking lot both nights. cons: stayed in the second building which was a nice walk to the first building to get breakfast.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sussex, Wisconsin
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30 reviews 30 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Ideal Location Before a Cruise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2012

Our family of 6 (aged 5-72) booked one of their suites prior to our cruise. It is an ideal place to be. Very near the Port Authority. They provide a free shuttle to the dock and they will pick you up after you return from your cruise; all you need to do is call. Also, you may leave your vehicle there free of charge until you return. We had booked one of their large suites to sleep 6; unfortunately the pull out couch for Gram and PaPa was AWFUL - BUT all it took was a phone call to the desk and Gram and PaPa were comp'd a king room at no charge. We were very grateful for that and had a wonderful nights rest. The surrounding neighborhood is NOT a walking neighborhood but we weren't there for evening walks. VERY close to downtown Ybor City. Would stay there again.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orlando, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Stayed for the 4th”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

Recently just stayed 2 nights on July 3rd and 4th. The hotel itself is right off I4, room was clean. Exactly what we needed. Neighborhood across the way isn't the best but still a good hotel. Just 3 miles to downtown ybor and some good bars. Kind of a journey to find a supermarket, you have to stop by Brocatos just down the street, amazing food.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Manteno, IL
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90 reviews 90 reviews
85 hotel reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
“Has not aged well”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2012

This was once a Holiday Inn that kept getting worse and was finally abandoned. Quality Inn came in and gave it a facelift. I stayed several years back when it was brand new. It was not bad and very affordable. I had a free night stay so I tried it again. Big mistake. It has not aged well. The carpet was disgusting. The lock on the door was almost broken off as you could tell someone had attempted to break in. The refrigerator made very loud noises periodically. It is in a bad part of town also. And if you want to use the internet be prepared for VERY slow service. I also itched all night. Was afraid there were bedbugs, but never saw any so not sure what that was. Never again for me.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4955 East 18th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Best Value Hotels in Tampa
#24 Business Hotels in Tampa
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Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Quality Inn & Suites, a Tampa hotel near Ford Amphitheatre at Florida State Fairgrounds. Conveniently located in the heart of Tampa's business district, the brand new Quality Inn & Suites is minutes away from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Ford Amphitheatre at Florida State Fairgrounds and the Port of Tampa. This Tampa, FL hotel is also close to popular attractions and venues like Ybor City, St. Pete Times Forum, the Tampa Convention Center, Raymond James Stadium and Busch Gardens theme park. ... more   less 
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