QUALITY INN TAMPA AIRPORT - CRUISE PORT, Tampa

The hotel sits on South Dale Mabry Highway in an upscale South Tampa area. The Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa are both under 6 km away, making it a convenient base for flights and city exploration. For cruise passengers, the Port of Tampa is about 20 minutes by shuttle. The location is also ideal for sports fans: Raymond James Stadium (home of the Buccaneers) is 5 km away, and George M. Steinbrenner Field is nearby. The Channelside District, Tampa Convention Center, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, Lowry Park Zoo, and the University of Tampa are all within easy reach. Walking distance includes a Publix supermarket, Starbucks, Little Caesars, IHOP, and several other casual restaurants, as well as a shopping plaza. The area is well-served by Uber and Lyft, and the hotel offers a free shuttle from the airport between 7:00 and 23:00. The shuttle does not serve St. Pete-Clearwater Airport. For after-hours arrivals, rideshare or taxi is recommended.

Rooms include a desk, seating area, air conditioning, and heating. Each comes with a flat-screen cable TV (including HBO), mini-fridge, microwave, single-serve coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Room types: double (1 bed), family (2 beds), and quadruple (2 beds). All rooms are non-smoking, though limited smoking rooms are available. Private bathrooms with tub/shower are standard; there are no shared bathrooms. No rooms have a balcony. The property is older and has been partially updated with newer carpet, wallpaper and paint. Some rooms have an exterior-facing door, and road-facing rooms may pick up traffic noise. The carpet requires careful cleaning; taking off shoes in the room is recommended. Air conditioning units can be noisy. Rooms are spacious overall, though some bathrooms have dated fixtures or a small painted-over window. The bedding includes a mix of styles, and mattresses are generally comfortable. A safe is provided in each room, and the closet contains a luggage rack.

Breakfast is included in the rate and is served in a small lobby-area dining room with limited seating. The buffet includes hot items such as egg patties, sausages, and make-your-own waffles, plus cold options like cereal, yogurt, bagels, bread and juice. A breakfast attendant serves the hot items, and you are asked to take the food to your room to eat. The breakfast is available daily from 6:00 to 9:00, which is earlier than typical cruise boarding times. For a fuller morning meal or if the 9:00 cut-off is too early, there is a Starbucks within walking distance. Coffee is available in the lobby all day and from the single-serve machine in each room. There is no on-site restaurant or bar. Several restaurants, including Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, First Watch, and Pipo's Latin Cafe, are a short walk away.

The outdoor swimming pool is heated and open from 8:00 to 21:00. The pool area is fenced, and towels are provided. Some reports indicate the pool may sometimes be closed without notice, so it is worth confirming availability if the pool is important for your stay. The fitness centre is free to use and is in good condition. There is no spa or wellness centre on site.

Wi-Fi is complimentary and available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk can arrange express check-in/out. Parking is free but requires a reservation; parking for cruise guests costs $10-$12 per day. The hotel offers free airport shuttle service via Uber from 7:00 to 23:00, and a paid shuttle to the cruise port ($8-$10 per person per way, set up at check-in). A business centre includes a computer with internet, a printer, and fax/photocopying. The on-site meeting room can accommodate up to 50 people. Laundry service is available for an additional charge. Daily housekeeping is free, and a vending machine (drinks and snacks) is on site. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and key card access. The property has a lift, designated smoking areas, family rooms, and facilities for disabled guests (including wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails). Pets are allowed with applicable charges. Cots are available. The front desk can hold luggage for early arrivals or late departures.