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EXPRESS Start™ Breakfast
The real breakfast of champions? The kind that’s complimentary and waiting for you every morning. We’ve got a whole buffet full of offerings ready to help kick start your day.
EXPRESS ESSENTIALS
We’re big on the little things. Like Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, and all the in-room conveniences that make you feel right at home, even when you’re away.
EXPRESS RECHARGE
Power up while you power down. Bedside outlets, a plush duvet, your pick of pillows, and a quiet place to settle in means you’ll get some solid shut-eye.
Explore Our Hotel
Kick back and relax in beautiful Tampa at the Holiday Inn Express Tampa Fairgrounds.
We are home to the Florida State Fair, Spring Training Baseball, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Busch Gardens, and the Hard Rock Casino. Our features include a convenient business center, free wireless internet, pool, and fitness center.The hotel's central location makes us a great stopping off point for cruise passengers going out of the Port of Tampa, beach visitors, and corporate clients from businesses like Coca-Cola, Cummins, and Siemens.We are directly across the street from the Mid Florida Amphitheatre where many come to enjoy a variety of great concerts. Try your luck - the Holiday Inn Express Tampa Fairgrounds is only ½ mile from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
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Guest Rooms
When you're done exploring the busy city, head back to these cozy guest rooms with triple-sheeted beds and four plush pillows. Guests stay connected with complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access and a 32-inch LCD television while enjoying conveniences like a microwave and a refrigerator.
Room Features
Sleep
- Black-out Shades
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
- Whirlpool or Spa Bathtub
In-Room Features
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Stereo/Radio
- Direct-dial Phone
- Two-line Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Oversized Bath Towels
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Catch the morning news on the 42-inch TV while you enjoy a hearty meal from the free, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar. While we're known for having the best cinnamon rolls, the scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits with gravy and fresh fruit are delicious, too.
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Kids Eat Free
Connect
Business Services
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
- Scanner
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
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Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
We provide for our guests two treadmills, one eliptical bike, one eliptical stair stepper, flat screen television, and a scale. Towels are are stored in the workout room for the guests convenience.
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Stair Stepper
- Treadmill
- Elliptical Machines
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Added Value
- Language Interpretation
- Wake Up Calls
Hotel Details
8610 Elm Fair Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33610
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
- Business Center
- Pool
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 2
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Registration Area
- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
- Pool
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
- Van Accessible Self Parking
- Ramp Access
- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Pets Allowed
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pet Walking Area On-site
- Pet Deposit per Stay: 35 USD
- Pet Fee per Night: 35 USD
- 35.00 pet fee per night. Pets are not to be left unattended. Owners responsible for extra cleaning and or damages to rooms or facillities.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 4
- Total Number of Rooms: 76
- Number of Suites: 28
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 55
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 4
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2018
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2018
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
- Spanish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
- JCB
- Discover
Be The Readiest® for your stay
Don't miss all the excitement.....
Check out the events...
There is always something fun happening at the Fairgrounds. Our hotel is right across the street. Check Ticketmaster for upcoming concerts.
Closest hotel to the casino....
Try your Luck !!
Our hotel is the closest hotel to the Hard Rock Casino. We offer free breakfast, free WIFI, and free parking in our newly renovated hotel.