Description of hotel: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG in Tampa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG in Tampa, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Florida State Fairgrounds and within a 5-minute drive of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa. This hotel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Tampa Riverwalk and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Florida State Fairgrounds - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Eureka Springs Regional Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Skatepark of Tampa - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Ice Sports Forum - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Westfield Brandon - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Topgolf - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
The Orpheum - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Orpheum Theater - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
La Casita House Museum - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Temple Terrace Tennis Center - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
El Centro Español de Tampa - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 39.5 km / 24.6 mi
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 51 km / 31.7 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 1080 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (dates subject to change):

• Swimming pool

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

• Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

• Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
• Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
• Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
• This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).