HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - TAMPA EAST - YBOR CITY BY IHG, Tampa

The hotel is located 5 km from the Cruise Line Terminal and Tampa Port Authority, and 5 km from the MidFlorida Amphitheatre. Fast food chains like Church's Chicken, McDonald's, and KFC are within 0.5 km, and a WaWa convenience store is adjacent to the parking lot. Downtown Tampa and Amalie Arena are about 9-15 minutes away by car, and the airport is a 15-20 minute ride. The surrounding area has limited walkable dining and retail, and the neighborhood is considered rough, especially after dark. Transportation by car, ride-share, or the hotel's shuttle is the practical way to get around; walking is not recommended.

Room types include Double Queen Suites with two queen beds and a pull-out sofa, and King Bed Suites with a sitting area and sofa bed. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee machine, ironing facilities, soundproofing, free toiletries, a work desk, and a wardrobe. Bathrooms are private with a bath or shower; walk-in showers are available. The rooms are consistently described as clean, spacious, and quiet, with good soundproofing. Some rooms overlook the parking lot or highway; road-facing rooms have effective blinds and soundproofing. The bathroom is bright and well-maintained. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, grab rails, raised toilet, lower sink, and braille/tactile signage.

Breakfast is a hot American buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon buns, bagels, bread, and healthy options. Coffee is available around the clock. The breakfast area can become busy and items may run out toward the end of the service window. The hotel has a snack bar and vending machines for drinks and snacks but no full restaurant or bar. Fast food chains (McDonald's, KFC, Church's Chicken) are within a short drive.

The outdoor pool is heated, making it comfortable even in cooler weather. The pool area includes a waterfall feature, outdoor furniture, sun terrace, and a picnic area. The fitness centre is open and free for guests, with typical gym equipment. No spa or wellness centre is on site.

Private parking on site is free for guests and does not require a reservation. Cruise parking is available for $50 for up to 14 days, with a free shuttle to the port for registered guests. The shuttle also runs within a 8 km radius Monday-Saturday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The hotel has a business centre, guest launderette (additional charge), minimarket, and a shared lounge/TV area. Services include daily housekeeping, private check-in/out, and invoice provision. Luggage storage is available before check-in. Safety features include key card access, CCTV, smoke alarms, and security alarms. No airport shuttle is provided.