Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

4.5
849 reviews
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Welcome to our Holiday Inn Express Ybor City! Close to Port Tampa cruises, Busch Gardens, Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium, Hard Rock Casino, Florida State Fairgrounds events, amphitheater concerts, Yacht Starship, and the Beaches of West Coast Florida, our hotel is the perfect location for an exploration of all things Tampa.

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG
2520 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL
33619, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
849 reviews
5 stars
585
4 stars
173
3 stars
39
2 stars
17
1 star
35

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Performance

While many guests praised the front desk staff for their friendliness and helpfulness, there were several complaints about poor service, particularly regarding shuttle communication and responsiveness.

Cleanliness

Most reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the hotel and rooms, although some guests noted issues with specific areas like bathrooms and common spaces.

Breakfast Quality

The breakfast received mixed reviews; some guests enjoyed it, while others found it lacking in variety and quality, with reports of items running out.

Location Concerns

The hotel is situated in a sketchy area with reports of homeless individuals nearby, leading to safety concerns for some guests.

Shuttle Service Issues

Numerous guests reported significant delays and poor communication regarding the shuttle service, particularly for cruise terminal transfers.
  • PR
    Paola Reyes
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    The Front Desk Staff is amazing (Except the night lady). The hotel was very clean and the breakfast was delicious….
  • AK
    Allie Kreuz
    Jan 3, 2026
    3.0
    We chose this hotel for a quick stop over and the only real amenity we would be using was breakfast, just a shower, and place to sleep. Rooms- updated and clean but the shower in my parent’s room had very low pressure and was cold. My mom visited the front desk in the evening about the cold and low pressure shower and they told her the maintenance staff would be in at 10am the next day…by then we would be gone. Seems odd they don’t have any staff overnight. They said they’d call her the next day to make it right, I waited a week to write this review because I like to talk directly to management to give them a chance, but still no word from them. Breakfast- We chose holiday inn express because they USUALLY have a good breakfast. This was awful. If I could rate on breakfast alone it would be one star. The woman running breakfast did not care. The garbage was over flowing and they were running out of everything. They are famous for their cinnamon rolls, but had none. The sausage was like hockey pucks. I wanted to make an egg and sausage biscuit, but they were out of sausage. She said 5min. 15min later when the sausage came they were out of eggs and biscuits. Gave up on that idea and tried for pancakes, they were out of syrup and forks. She wasn’t really trying to fix any of this. I also mentioned these issues to the woman at the front desk and nothing changed. Overall, low effort from the staff
  • SP
    Shannon Payne
    Dec 28, 2025
    2.0
    Go to breakfast at 835 no breakfast it should have hot breakfast for every person staying here..I won't stay here again..poorly done..
  • HE
    Hans-Jörn Eich
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Great staff. Very attentive and responsive. Clean (as expected). Hotel is sound proof so even though it’s right next to highway it’s quiet. Happy with the stay.
  • HH
    Hope
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    I have nothing but great things to say about this hotel. The staff was excellent. The rooms are great and the included wifi and hot breakfast is clutch. The location is in a gentrified area but there is a local mart across the parking lot if you're in need of snacks, beverages etc. This location is about 15-20 minutes with traffic to the downtown area and the airport. I travel frequently and hotels like this are rare. The building is clean, the area is safe, generally, and I will most definitely utilize this location again whenever I'm in the Tampa area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

What time is check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Does the hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, the hotel provides free buffet breakfast for guests.