"The location of the hotel was a little frightening. Breakfast was good.2022-06-15"
"We were impressed and recommend staying here. All the hotel employees were so polite, kind, thoughtful, and helpful; they even had good senses of humor. We were able to check in early. 2019-11-25"
"Great hotel near the hospital. The staff was accommodating.2018-06-24"
"The motel was dated, and the amenities were sketchy at best. I had to ask for shampoo at the front desk. No coffee in the room, and the coffee in the lobby was old. No sugar substitute available. Posted signs said masks were required. Had to request housekeeping service. Limited breakfast selection; the only hot options were hard-boiled eggs and waffles.2023-03-13"
"I had a nice, relaxing stay at this motel.2019-10-07"
"An awful experience. I had to push the door open with my shoulder, and the room smelled like urine and smoke. There was a phone line under the threshold that went outside. The motel staff was rude. We booked a 7-night stay but left after one night. Don't stay here.2019-09-24"
"The room was humid, and we had to go to the front desk and ask to have our room cleaned. The day we checked out, the elevator was out of service, so we had to haul our luggage from the 3rd floor. Our stay at this hotel was disappointing.2020-09-16"
"I had a pleasant hotel stay. The shower door didn't open from the right, so it was difficult to get in once the water was turned on.2018-09-13"
"The hotel was nice and clean. A good bet.2017-05-09"
"Great location and rates. The hotel had been remodeled, and the room was clean. The staff was extremely accommodating. The clerk even drew me a map in the morning. Our expectations were exceeded; stay here.2020-11-16"
"The room door had to be slammed to close. No hot water.I don't recommend this hotel.2020-08-17"
"The hotel was run-down and dirty. The AC was noisy and made a constant pinging noise. The soundproofing was poor. The hair dryer literally caught on fire. No washcloths, either. Stay away.2021-03-27"
"Great experience. The hotel staff was amazing and kind. Stay here.2020-11-17"
"The hotel room was nice, and the employees were excellent. The elderly should ask for a room on the 2nd floor or they'll be walking uphill.2020-03-10"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - 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"
"Nice hotel. The check-in clerk was pleasant and helpful.2023-11-30"
"The hotel was clean, but expect lots of traffic.2023-09-09"
"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"
"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 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"
"Good motel, but it needed maintenance.2019-01-05"
"The motel was perfectly adequate for an overnight stop. The room was fine, and check-in was easy even at midnight. If you just need an affordable place to sleep and shower, stay here.2018-02-12"
"My motel room was actually nice, but the phone and ice machine didn't work.2018-01-04"
"We were shocked at how depressing the room was. There was no color whatsoever. The bed didn't have a skirt or comforter. The carpet had rough edges that were a tripping hazard, and the lock on the room door was upside-down. The front desk clerk didn't speak English well, making communication stressful. Find a different hotel.2023-03-22"
"Not a good hotel stay this time. The power partially went out at 6 PM and was still out when we checked out the next day. We couldn't use the TV or WiFi, and only one light worked. The emergency lights in the stairwell didn't work. No coffee or breakfast available. Good place to stay when the power is on.2022-10-06"
"Nice hotel across from Raymond James Stadium. The room was nice and fairly clean. The staff was helpful, and breakfast was good and had hot options. Good place to stay.2022-10-06"
"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 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 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"
"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"
"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"
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
"Check-in at this hotel is a pain even though we stay regularly.2023-09-29"
"Check-in was OK, but there was some confusion about a security deposit. The hotel room was freezing, and we found a baby gecko in the bathroom. I saw 2 roaches in there at night, one on the vanity counter approaching my toothbrush. It was unnerving to say the least.2022-11-10"
"Every employee was helpful, professional, and personable. I felt like I was at a family gathering. I highly recommend this hotel if you want a pleasant, easy stay.2022-10-06"
"The motel was OK. I was given a smoking room, and it was gross. But the employees were friendly, and I was able to walk to Buccaneer's stadium. You get what you pay for. 2017-01-12"
"Not the best location, so don't leave valuables in the car. Walk to Best Buy, Walmart, and restaurants. The room was poorly maintained, and the motel only had on-street parking.2016-03-10"
"Great location near a lot of stores and restaurants and the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Stadium. Economical. Clean room, but the furniture was old. The electrical outlet between the beds was loose and had exposed wires, though it worked. The toilet leaked at the base, and the bathtub didn't drain well. Nice motel staff. OK for a short stay, but I wouldn't bring my family here.2015-12-29"
"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"
"The hotel staff was helpful. OK place to stay.2022-08-09"
"I wasn't disappointed at all. Our hotel room was clean, and the staff was great. We were able to walk to Raymond James Stadium. Don't hesitate to book here.2022-01-14"
"The hotel was attractive and clean, and the beds and pillows were comfortable. The staff was friendly.2018-10-26"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
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.
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