"The motel room was clean and quiet. The only negatives were that the AC had a musty smell and I had to flicker the bathroom light to turn it on. The staff was friendly.2020-06-08"
"The carpet in my hotel room was so dirty it turned my white socks black.2019-09-06"
"Close to the fairgrounds and I-4. Staying at this motel was a great experience.2017-11-14"
"The motel was clean and quiet, and the staff was helpful. We were happy and would stay here again.2017-04-04"
"The room was nice and clean, and the motel clerks were always friendly and helpful.2016-11-29"
"Clean room and good front desk service. There was only one ice machine, and it was on the 1st floor. Breakfast was awful; the hot items were hard as a rock. The hotel charged a $50 deposit.2021-05-30"
"The hotel was affordable, and the room was cleaned promptly and thoroughly. Friendly employees who helped with any request I had. Don't think twice; book here.2021-10-31"
"Easy access to I-75. The hotel had a smoking room, which I appreciated. There was a Bob Evans restaurant next door.2021-08-25"
"We were disappointed with this hotel. The entrance reeked of something dead or rotten. The interior smelled like smoke. The bed was hard. Find another place to stay.2021-08-02"
"The front desk looked fortified; not a friendly look. There was too much traffic noise, and the hallways and room smelled like wet, stale carpet. COnsider other hotels.2021-07-19"
"The hotel needed remodeling. The sink was clogged, and there were no other rooms available. Make sure you have everything you need, since the location isn't convenient to amenities.2021-05-05"
"I had a wonderful stay. The room was comfortable and clean, the hotel staff was courteous, and there was an excellent shuttle service to and from the casino. Nice complimentary breakfast.2019-03-13"
"Nice hotel, and breakfast was good. Stay here.2017-01-09"
"The bottom bedsheet was stained. I tried to call the front desk and found that the phone didn't work. I called on my cell phone, and the clerk did bring up clean sheets. The electrical outlet in the bathroom didn't work; the clerk came back and got it to work. The employees were nice, but I was disappointed with my hotel stay.2016-03-19"
"I arrived in the breakfast area at 10:35 AM, and the attendant was clearing all the items and wouldn't let me get anything to eat. Don't be late for breakfast at this hotel.2015-04-05"
"The hotel room was dirty, and the toilet wouldn't flush. I had to ask for clean towels. The elevator wasn't clean. Don't stay here.2021-06-14"
"Nice hotel with clean rooms. Stay here without worries.2020-05-07"
"Easy access to main roads, and just 10 minutes from the University of South Florida. The hotel was clean, beautiful, and well-kept, and the room and lobby smelled fresh. The staff was friendly and helpful. Don't hesitate to stay here.2018-08-21"
"The hotel was worn and had a dingy atmosphere. Needed serious upgrading. Not a good place to stay.2018-05-18"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet. I loved the bedspreads. Great and helpful check-in service. 2019-06-27"
"The hotel room was clean, and the storage under the sink was creative and better than most hotels. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable, and breakfast was marginal.2016-07-19"
"The room wasn't clean, and we didn't get enough linens. The carpet was worn and dirty, and the kitchen supplies were sparse. Find another hotel.2021-11-06"
"A wonderful hotel.2021-04-15"
"Great suite, and it was nice having an ice maker in the room. Disappointed that the hotel breakfast started after we had to leave.2015-02-19"
"The hotel was about 3 miles from Moffitt Cancer Hospital. Good front desk service, and good breakfast.2022-01-12"
"The room smelled a bit musty, but it was really comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly.2019-05-27"
"Great experience. The accommodations were nice, and everything we asked for was provided. The hospitality night was a nice surprise, and the hostess treated us like royalty. This hotel is the place to stay.2017-12-18"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
2 miles from Ford Amphitheatre
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs and cats in designated pet suites only, 2 pets per suite - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay pet fee. - Nov 2020 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 32 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"Located in a wonderful, quiet, lush setting. Close to Florida Fairgrounds. The hotel room was clean and comfortable. Nice pool area. Limited menu at the on-site restaurant, and the bar was small. Great place to stay if you're going to a concert at the ampitheater.2016-06-02"
"The hotel staff was pleasant and kind, but I didn't like having to pay for breakfast.2016-03-10"
"Hotel was under construction, and staff wasn't helpful in directing us to our room. The adjustable bed we looked forward to had been replaced during renovations. No bottled water was available. We were told we'd have to pay for breakfast, but later found 2 vouchers for free breakfast behind a room key folder. We had an awful stay at this hotel.2014-08-01"
"The motel was dirty and smelled like mildew. Don't stay here.2021-06-13"
"The motel was convenient, and the staff was polite and helpful. I enjoyed my stay.2021-05-01"
"This motel was well worth the price. It was close to amenities, and everything was fine.2017-05-06"
"I had to wait forever to check in, and the room smelled terrible. I asked for another room; the 2nd one was better, but still didn't smell good. Find another motel.2016-02-08"
"There were tiny bugs crawling on the nightstand and AC. Don't stay at this hotel.2020-11-30"
"Close to the ampitheater. The hotel room was clean, and the continental breakfast was great for a quick bite.2016-05-26"
"The hotel staff was friendly, and breakfast was awesome.2015-12-30"
"The hotel employees were friendly and helpful.2015-08-03"
"The hotel room smelled like mildew. We asked for a room change, but the key card didn't work for the new room. After 2 trips back to the lobby, we finally had a working key and clean room. Don't stay here.2015-07-18"
"The hotel staff was nice, but my room wasn't clean. I called for more coffee and creamer and was told someone would bring them up, but no one did. I had to go down to get them. The clerk felt bad and gave me a breakfast voucher, which was lovely.2021-10-11"
"The hotel was nice. I'll stay here again.2021-03-22"
"The TV in my hotel room didn't work. I was upgraded to a suite, which was better, but it was right by the elevators, and the view was of an AC unit on the roof. I've stayed here a number of times and always have an awesome stay. No dinner at the restaurant because of Covid, but pub food was available in the lounge. The breakfast wasn't worth the $10 price.2021-02-21"
"We were on the Club level with access to the lounge, and the lounge attendants were extremely helpful and pleasant. Nice restaurant and bar on the main floor of the hotel, too.2019-03-07"
"We paid extra for the breakfast buffet and happy hour, and they were terrible. The shuttle was 45 minutes late. An OK hotel stay.2015-10-05"
"There was some mold in the bathroom, and there was no grab bar in the shower. The hotel clerks were pleasant and most helpful.2021-02-12"
"This hotel was perfect for us and our little dog. Book it.2020-07-29"
"The hotel clerks were kind and outgoing. The pool was a bit small, but it was still enjoyable, and there was a covered area with seating. Nice complimentary breakfast. The only downside was that the stairwell smelled a little musty. The beaches were a little distance away, but I could see the water across the street.2020-06-14"
"The room was nice and clean. Spacious hotel lobby with lots of chairs. The front desk clerks were pleasant and helpful. Good exercise room, laundry facilities, and outdoor pool. The hot breakfast was awesome.2020-03-07"
"I loved the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The hotel employees were all so helpful and super sweet. They made a point of greeting me every time I passed. I stayed for 3 weeks, and they regularly checked in to make sure I was doing OK. They were nice to my dogs and told me where I could take them to run off-leash. Definitely stay here.2019-11-10"
"I could hear the man in the next room snoring all night. I ended up sleeping on the sofa and was exhausted the next day. Don't stay at this hotel.2019-06-18"
"A clean, average hotel. The employees were nice.2015-09-08"
"The hotel room was clean, but the shower floor was extremely slippery. Good service and OK breakfast. I recommend staying here.2018-02-27"
"Nice, clean hotel with awesome personnel. I'll stay here again.2017-07-24"
"We had a good stay at this hotel. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly. Convenient to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, and the shuttle ran every hour.2017-06-01"
"Nice room and comfortable bedding. Breakfast was good. Nice place to stay; I definitely recommend this hotel.2017-05-12"
"Clean hotel with friendly employees. Great place to stay.2016-10-30"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
3.5 miles from Ford Amphitheatre
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - May 2016 < Less
"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"
"You'll get your money's worth at this hotel. Everything was pleasant, and the room was clean.2019-11-04"
"Good rates. The hotel room was clean and wonderful, and breakfast was good. We'd stay here again.2018-10-13"
"The hotel was across the street from the fairgrounds where our concert was. The employees were so friendly.2018-09-19"
"Nice hotel with friendly personnel. I recommend staying here.2017-07-02"
"The hotel was clean and organized, and the employees were polite. This was my 1st stay, but it won't be my last.2021-08-21"
"The hotel room was super quiet, and the bed was so comfortable. I loved having a separate toilet room with a sink. The only issue was that I couldn't figure out how to control the AC. Stay here.2021-05-27"
"Clean, spacious room and friendly hotel staff. The heating and cooling unit was extremely noisy and didn't respond to temperature settings. The weatherstripping was detached from the shower door. Not many options for breakfast, and we didn't like the disposable dishes.2018-02-21"
"The hotel was new, modern, and clean, and the room was spacious. The only negative was that the satellite TV wasn't at all reliable. Excellent front desk clerks.2017-03-06"
"The hotel was a little expensive, but worth the extra cost. The staff was exceptional.2015-11-11"
"Close to Moffitt Cancer Institute. The hotel room was spacious, but both beds had terrible pillows. There was a dog barking continuously from 6 AM on.2019-11-20"
"Great experience. Nice room and good hotel staff.2019-06-10"
"Good atmosphere and great location. The room was comfortable, and the employees were nice. Stay at this hotel.2019-04-11"
"Our room was clean and problem-free. The hotel employees were great. Breakfast was good, but it wasn't free. Even the coffee wasn't free.2021-11-09"
"The hotel room needed updating, and the carpet needed to be replaced.2020-07-31"
"Not a 5-star hotel, but it was a pretty good value. Close to restaurants, shops, and theme parks. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, staffing was minimal and there was no sit-down breakfast. The bench by the TV had obvious stains on it, as did the chair in the room. The bed was OK. The front desk clerks were nice, welcoming, and accommodating. A bagged breakfast was provided.2020-03-26"
"The hotel room was nice and clean.2019-10-10"
"Just 20 minutes to the cruise terminal, and close to a variety of restaurants. The hotel room was nice, and the rates were competitive. The staff was helpful. I recommend staying here.2019-03-21"
"The hotel was dated but clean, and it was convenient to Moffitt Cancer Center. Plenty of restaurants nearby. I didn't like having to pay for parking.2020-10-31"
"Good experience. Convenient to Moffitt. The hotel was dated and needed refurbishing, but the price was right and the staff was courteous.2020-08-20"
"I highly recommend this hotel. The staff was personable and checked in to make sure our needs were being met.2019-03-13"
"Close to restaurants and attractions. The hotel room was clean and spacious, and the front desk clerks were helpful and courteous.2018-11-19"
"Good place to stay. The room was clean, and the employees were friendly.2020-09-10"
"We had a nice hotel stay.2020-06-25"
"The hotel was clean and reasonably priced.2019-08-23"
"Great hotel stay. The room was beautiful, and the bed was comfortable. Nice, helpful personnel. I'd stay here again.2016-05-25"
"Beautiful hotel with extremely clean rooms. The pool and whirlpool were wonderful. Check with the front desk for tickets to Busch Gardens; they were cheaper than buying them at the gate.2016-04-12"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only up to 50 pounds - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - May 2016 < Less
"There was a problem with the faucet, but it was repaired immediately. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Book it.2021-11-25"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, but there was no coffee maker. No on-site restaurant.2021-01-18"
"The front desk was often unmanned, causing me to miss a shuttle. The hotel staff was rude. Lousy breakfast and bad coffee. Don't stay here.2015-09-06"
"Everything about this hotel was great.2015-01-31"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
