"The motel lobby smelled bad, and the front desk clerk was holding a crying child at 11:30 PM. The room smelled bad, and the light fixture was missing a lightbulb. The bedside lamp didn't have an on-off switch. No working phone. The floor and bedspread were stained, and the mattress was uncomfortable. We didn't stay.2022-03-29"
"No breakfast provided.2020-03-05"
"There were several dead roaches in our room. The walls looked like they had dirty footprints on them. The bed boxsprings were dirty. When we arrived, the TV was on and the sliding door was open in our ground floor room. The exterior doors near our room stayed unlocked at all times. We were a little nervous about security. Don't stay at this motel.2015-11-18"
"Nice, historic area. Walk to restaurants and tourist sites. The room smelled musty, and the AC wasn't adequate. Great service. Excellent shuttle to and from the airport.2015-03-06"
"Close to the cruise port. The hotel was in an old courthouse; not a warm and fuzzy place. I thought it was interesting, but my mom thought it was cold and institutional. There was only a plastic chair in the room for seating. The desk and desk chair were too high for us since we're both short. There was on-site dining, but it wasn't cheap. I'd definitely stay here again.2017-12-05"
Upscale, smoke-free, extended-stay, downtown hotel
1 mile from Florida Aquarium
17 floors, 115 rooms and suites
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $29 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - $125 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Apr 2021 < Less
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $29 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - $125 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Apr 2021 < Less
"The trolley stop to Ybor City was just outside the hotel, so it was just 10 minutes from entertainment. Nice waterfront sidewalk nearby, and just across the street from Amalie Arena. Our newly-remodeled room was beautiful, and the hardwood flooring was a nice change from hotel carpeting. All the employees we encountered were helpful, cheerful, and went out of their way to help us. The pool area was quite hip and cosmopolitan, though it was closed when there was lightning in the area. The breakfast buffet was delicious and plentiful, and both indoor and outdoor seating was available. There was also an on-site Starbucks.2018-10-06"
"Nice hotel and room. Great common area and pool. We were especially impressed with the dining room food and service.2017-03-03"
"OK hotel, but nothing over the top. I was charged for an early check-in, then was charged 3 times for parking when we didn't have a car.2016-11-08"
"Not worth the price. The hotel room was falling apart and didn't look clean. I was put in a handicap room, which wasn't requested. Don't have high expectations.2023-01-02"
"The hotel was in a busy area, so the noise level on weekends was an issue late at night. The exterior and interior looked great. Clean room with a comfortable bed. Breakfast prices at the on-site restaurant were outrageous, but there was an on-site Starbucks with energetic employees. No airport shuttle, so I used Super Shuttle. If you like to spend money, this is the place to stay.2019-01-16"
"The room was clean, and the hotel staff was nice, polite, and helpful. Stay here.2018-10-15"
"The hotel was safe and within walking distance of activities. The room was clean and stocked, and we were greeted and checked in quickly. I definitely recommend staying here.2022-07-12"
"This is my ideal hotel. The suite was spacious, and the location was good.2019-12-29"
"I wouldn't stay at this hotel again. The room needed remodeling. The carpet was tattered, and there was a roach crawling around. The front desk clerk had an attitude and wasn't informative. She offered parking for $15 a day, but when I pressed her, she admitted that street parking was free on weekends. Find another place to stay.2016-07-11"
"The hotel had a great view. The valet parking was expensive.2023-01-30"
"The hotel room needed some repairs, and a lightbulb was burned out. Some of the towels smelled bad, the toilet seat was loose, and the toilet paper dispenser was falling off the wall. The entry door was hard to open and close. Food and drinks were overpriced. Excellent personnel, but I don't recommend staying here.2016-11-25"
"Convenient to the cruise port. The hotel was nice, and the staff was friendly. Go for it.2016-11-10"
"The hotel was clean and close to everything.2018-02-27"
"Worth every penny. The hotel was immaculate, and all the employees were nice. Stay here.2016-08-12"
"Not worth the price. Room was a modernized dorm room, and was extremely small. No information about amenities or TV channel guide available. Front desk clerk was clueless about what TV channels were offered. Valet parking attendants left car keys sitting unattended on a bench. Employee vehicles blocked the entrance, so I had to park on the street and walk to the hotel to have my car valet parked. When I called later to complain, I couldn't even get an answer from the front desk or manager. I'll never stay again.2015-02-19"
"Close to The Straz Center. The hotel wasn't luxurious. The room was a bit dated, but it was clean and comfortable. The toilet overflowed at 5 AM; we cleaned it up ourselves and later told the front desk clerk, who just said, "I'm sorry." 2019-03-05"
"The room was either too hot or too cold. I felt like I was staying in a dorm. The hotel was fine for an overnight stay, but I wouldn't recommend it for a quiet family vacation.2019-02-19"
"The hotel was busy and noisy. I had to call 3 times and wait an hour for the shuttle to pick me up from the cruise port.2017-02-26"
"The hotel was dirty, and the staff was unscrupulous. There were homeless people in the lobby and parking lot. Don't stay here.2023-01-24"
"The hotel was cheap, but it was a dump.2022-04-09"
"The hotel was dank, dingy, and dirty. I had to listen to a couple fighting all night. I was disappointed with the poor maintenance and wouldn't stay here again.2020-03-02"
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