HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - TAMPA EAST - YBOR CITY BY IHG, Tampa – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City offers 100 guest rooms, including 16 suites. Each room includes a 43-inch flat-screen TV, Keurig coffeemaker, mini-fridge, microwave, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Beds feature plush duvets and a choice of pillows. Accessible rooms with grab bars and roll-in showers are available.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a complimentary Express Start Breakfast with options like Chobani Greek Yogurt, Kellogg's cereal, Quaker oatmeal, and signature cinnamon rolls. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby throughout the day. Nearby dining includes the historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, serving Spanish cuisine since 1905.
Leisure & Recreation
Guests can use the outdoor heated pool (open 7:00 AM-10:00 PM) and a fitness center with ellipticals, free weights, and treadmills. The Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, and Busch Gardens are nearby. The hotel provides discounted tickets to Busch Gardens upon request.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 4 miles from Port Tampa Bay (serving Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian cruise lines) and offers a complimentary shuttle. Hard Rock Casino Tampa is minutes away, with a free shuttle during select hours. Tampa International Airport is 20 km away, accessible via Interstate 275 or 4.
Services & Accessibility
Front desk staff assist with shuttle schedules, attraction tickets, and local recommendations. The hotel has ADA-compliant features, including Braille signage and wheelchair-accessible routes. On-site amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and free self-parking (with a $50 fee for cruise guests not booking a Stay and Cruise package).
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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