La Quinta Inn and Suites USF

La Quinta Inn and Suites USF - Busch Gardens

United States , Tampa - FL
TAMPA, 3701 East Fowler Avenue
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100 reviews shown

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

MONTIA

Never will stay there again. Exceptional poor service

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Henry

They are in the middle of a renovation which wasn’t an issue. The issue was we were in a renovated room and that room looked like it was renovated by a 3yr old. They painted over plugs left holes, sink was still leaking. It was just a horrible job.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Kelly

The property was nice and actually reflected the pictures online unlike some other hotels

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Paul

Hallways and common spaces were disturbingly dirty. carpet was slick with filth, I walked in hallway for a trip downstairs and when i returned my slippers were so dirty the damp bathroom floor turned black with dirt. The room was modestly clean, and most spaces appeared the staff was trying, but its nasty overall. I would suggest either removing the laquinta name or starting a renovation tomorrow.

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Olivier

Rooms are spacious but the AC unit in our room was very loud.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Josh

The place really needs to be updated or sold to someone else. The room was clean, but it was missing furniture. We had to take the lamp from the living room back into the bedroom because it was stolen frm the bedroom to put in the living room. That left zero lights in the living room, and end tables were missing. Vending machines were broken and empty. It smelled old.
It was only one night, thank Jesus. For 135 bucks its a thumbs down for sure.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Diane

Room was nice but could hear everything in the halls , dogs barking in the hotel

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Philip

Basic hotel nothing fancy but gets job done. Clean room, close to Moffitt. Friendly staff, breakfast waffles delicious. Pet friendly as well if you have a dog.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

Linda

Room was clean. Needs update, especially hall rugs by elevators. Walls are very thin, you can hear TV and speaking in room across and next to you. Staff was very nice. Need new pillows

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Connie

Everything was excellent

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Cynthia

The hotel was undergoing renovations, of which we had not been informed. Our room had a single desk lamp...no overhead lights, no bedside lamps. I was using a penlight to read. The walls were completely bare. The shower had the lowest water pressure I've ever seen; the tub was sloped; the drain wasn't even fixed into the tub; and most of the bath towels had a strong chemical odor to them. There was one small trashcan in the bathroom and that was it. They had Fox News on in the lobby during breakfast hours on Saturday. They charge $5 for WiFi, unless you're a Rewards member...I've never heard of a hotel doing that. If we had been given some kind of discount for the inconvenience, it might have helped. As it is, the only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of one is because most of the staff were very friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

HEATHER

It was nice for what we needed it for, a place to rest our heads. You can tell they are remodeling, so vending machines were empty, smell of paint, but it was clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Latonya

Staff was friendly, clean room

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Chris

Hotel is undergoing a renovation. So lots of work, painting and room upgrades in progress

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Fred

The hotel is going through a renovation and the room was not as expected. The breakfast want the greatest either.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Beatriz

Room was ok but needs more improvement especially in the bathroom. It needs upgrade overall. As to the hotel, rugs in hallway should be cleaned and walls painted in a lighter color so the halls don’t look dark, room doors either replaced or painted.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Joshua

Room was great, and the renovations that have been done are making this place the nicest place to stay in town!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Haydee

This actual La Quinta location
Rooms need a lot of updating and the building
itself needs a lot of painting inside and out
Needs a lot of care

Breakfast was good
Staff was good

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Jamie

Not what was expected. And my expectations were not high. Remodeled room still had holes in the wall and bandaid painting with no ceiling fixed just painted over cracks. Waffles for breakfast were supposed to be the greatest. NO. Dough seemed overmixed and chewy. Very nice overworked staff. Poor night girl was working all by herself with very needy guests and no assistance. Spend the xtra $100 for the next level hotel. Okay to use this one if bookings are full. It is clean and bed was king size and comfortable. Just don’t expect a super nice remodeled hotel as they did the cheap budget job on minimal refresh for upgrades in my opinion.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Alexis

The front desk attendant was very friendly and welcoming. The room smelled nice and clean when we walked in the door. But then when we got into the bed we noticed a huge brown stain on the sheets. So that was not pleasant to see. I know the hotel is under remodel at the current moment. So they definitely should work on having clean sheets on the bed with no stains. But other than that it was okay.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

PATRICIA

Construction in lobby. Lots of Hair stuck on the drain in bathtub and there was blood and something looking like poop on the comforter when you flip it over ( I left it turned down so that they will see it when cleaning today.. yuck)

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Daniel

The dining room floor was broken up with caution, tape around the dining part where you eat breakfast The elevator was broken, which did not accommodate my disability. The hotel smelled like mold. The floors were filthy. The carpet was shredded, which caused tripping. They did not have pillows for the room. They substituted a blanket for a pillow. When we arrived, the person on duty was on their laptop playing a game with someone and seems irritated that they had to get up and wait on us to check us in. We checked out after the first night stay even though we had an extended stay. The place was horrible. We would never recommend it to anyone.

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Robert

Rooms dirty smelled badly and on the 4th floor and had problems with the elevators all weekend. Never stay there again.

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Erica

Well the place was filthy. The bathroom doors had splashed drips and were literally rotting apart at the bottom. I pulled the hairdryer out to use and goop was crusted on it. And the bed was a terrible mattress. The shower water wouldn't turn off. I was astonished at how nice the Homes 2 Suites was next door. Do better. Will never stay at a La Quinta again you've ruined it.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Elizabeth

House keeping knocked on the door at 915 while we were sleeping. When we didn’t answer the door they entered the room! Do they not communicate to the housekeepers which rooms have checked out and which haven’t?

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2026

Chris

The hotel is undergoing renovations… the room we had was 1/2 done up. I would avoid this hotel until it has been completely finished.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Devin

The while stay was nice. Friendly staff and a good vibe.

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Susan

Courteous staff, comfortable beds. Decent breakfast included. It is outdated, somewhat shabby and needs tlc. It seems, however, that work is being done to update.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

EULISES Adan

The room was good, size comfortable, the only thing not like is the smell of the carpet

Business Family

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2026

Nicholas

Old

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Kathie

The staff were very nice and accomodating. The room left a lot to be desired, however. In the first room the bath tub was free flowing and rusted. The room only had one light at the bedside and none on the desk. There was only one trash can in the entire room.

The second room still only had one lamp. This time at the desk, not bedside And again only one trashcan!! But the tub at least was not leaking. The microwave/refrig seemed to work properly

Breakfast was a little more that continental: hot boiled eggs, sausage, waffles, bagels, bread, toast, yogurt, and juices ans coffee. The 55\" LG TV in the room was nice.

Business

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Raheel

First room didn’t have any lamps-no lights front desk nice lady changed the room-smelly room and bed linen and sheets, carpet was stained and dirty-bathroom was ok and seemed newly renovated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Heather

Clean room, nice employees. Good breakfast. Would return.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Pete

Overpriced. Elevator not working. No breakfast as advertised. Many guests complained about breakfast. Whole place smells like paint.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2026

christine

The pool amd hot tub were closes according to them for a gas leak, both were filled. The continental breakfast nothing for 6 days not even hot coffee, the last two days we were giving a brown bag with a muffin and child size orange juice box, front desk ladies in the morning rude not friendly af all . Our room was newly renovated but had stains ans holes in the ceiling. No care at all for guests

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Daniel

Evening staff member was great, very helpful. Breakfast was served in a paper bag and there was no coffee. Room was very clean. Elevator needs to be upgraded before any major issues

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Devera

Property currently being remodeled.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Pam

Rooms clean, staff friendly, well done

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Maria

Rooms where very clean staff helpful and friendly...Breakfast was good clean area and lady was very sweet

Family

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Abdul

Booked this property for 6 nights stay but left this place after two nights. All recent reviews reporting this place as \"terrible\" are 100 % accurate. At 4th floor there was a bad smell in the hallway and in the rooms. There were no trash bins in the room and no iron. I couldn't get those in two days I stayed there. Avoid this place!

2/10

Poor

20 Dec 2025

Jyothi

It seems guests had to check-in before 12:00 midnight else they charge for another day. Even though I did online checkin. According to Wyndham rules you have to be physically at the property to not lose 1 day stay. I arrive around 2:00 AM they made me pay 115 again for the same night. I decided not to stay there asked them to cancel my second payment and stayed at another hotel.

Whydham hotels business a very shady business. AVOID IT AT ALL COST.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Dennis

Room was dated, bath/shower fixture was loose and water was cold.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Brenda

The breakfast was alright just needed a little more choices. We were there for one night due to a late doctor’s visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Scott

Clean, super staff, gr8 Breakfast🌞. Thx!

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Carla

This is the filthiest hotel interior I have ever seen. I cannot believe Expedia sold me this room. I need a refund. Dirty stained carpets throughout -- hallways, lobby restaurant, and inside the room. One elevator didn't work. Parking was easy and available. Service was ok even tho I got mad cuz they KNEW what I was heading up to.
The room smelled because of the years of filth held in the carpet. Had to use menthol rub under my nostrils to tolerate the smell enough to sleep. Linens appeared clean but there were stray hairs in both sheets and towels. Got in late at night so had no choice but to stay the night before my niece's graduation. I should have slept in the rental car. The last straw was a little ROACH that ran past my feet in the bathroom while using the toilet out of desperation.
Utterly horrible. Do not buy. I hope an inspector reads this.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

Ana

The staff was nice. The room seem dirty and smell so bad, the walls were dirty and the windows too!
We had to asked for new towels a couple of times because the once they give us had pubic hairs. It was so gross. If I wasn’t in a budget and if I had the energy I would have change hotels but i just didn’t have it in me to argue. I would never stay here again. But, i gues you get what you pay for. !

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

Ruby

Room was not inviting at all. Outdated furnitur. Noting appealing

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Deborah

Room was fair. Renovations supposedly going on. Staff pleasant.

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2025

Stanley

The entire hotel qas disgustingly dirty. We checked out after one night.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Francisco

Dirty and run down !!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

Ed Aimee

The staff was courteous and all the floors were filthy. Carpets were dirty the room something had a lot of water damage. It’s an order Hotel I think needs refurbished. We had a problem. I’m getting out of Peoria Illinois to Tampa our reservations for Tampa for the 30th, but our plane did not leave Peoria until one 2:30amin the morning, it was 7 1/2 hours late. We got into Tampap in the morning. We can only stay a few hours and then we had to be on a cruise ship, but I had to call the Hotel three times to make sure they did not give our rooms away and then they said they could not guarantee even though I had already paid for

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Adrian

The door lock wouldn't work for us twice. Had to get the key replaced. The door was sticky and gross. No body wash in the shower stall the bottle was empty. Mountains of cigarette butts in almost every corner of the property. It felt over all just like a dirty location for a La Quinta Inn. Breakfast was a joke and came out late. Will not be staying here again and question trying another La Quinta in the future.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Wanda

The hallways and rooms are atrocious. There's mold on several large ceiling areas in room..

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

Damondre

Night staff took like almost an hour to get inside and check in my room. I called like two hours ahead of time to make sure our were able to check in my room after midnight because I got off at midnight.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

edward

Room was clean, staff was outstanding

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Olga

good staff
very old rooms n stuffy smell of rugs
but linens were clean
is good value for price

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Jack

Staff was very friendly. The first impression of this hotel is a little shocking. The carpet on the property is very worn out and dirty. A lot of the other reviews mention “roaches”. If you do a quick Google search about “roaches in Florida” they are very common because of the humidity and warm climate. The only thing that I didn’t like is that when I got to my room there was

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

christine

The overnight work he was not pleasant at all. The main doors were locked to the hotel when we came in he made snide remarks that we should use the side door instead as if we as paying quests were a problem and that him getting up out of his chair was a problem. We swiped our key the door didnt open. I have a huge even coming up and want to reserve 25 plus rooms since the girl when i checked in was amazing but I wont have my quests greeted that way if they try and check in at midnight.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2025

Marijo

Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel is in the middle of a much-needed renovation.
I had an updated room. Some finishing touches were still in progress but the room was clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

LUZ

I understand this is a budget hotel but at $150 a night, at minimum I would expect cleanliness. This hotel is hideous, the carpets are stained and have mold all around. The furniture in the room was spent and filthy. If you can, avoid this hotel by all means.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Kate

Property need to be updated

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Sumalee

The facility is Old need to be updated

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Pamela

Room was very outdated & bathroom & towels were not satisfactory

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Reagon

The room was dirty and so was the bathroom. The ceiling was in horrible condition and so was the bathtub (it had brown rust stains). They’re doing remodeling but it looks so bad still. The staff was nice and friendly

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2025

VILMA O

Because this hotel is pet friendly, carpets should be removed designated rooms.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Jeremiah

The room was clean and in good condition. Hotel is extremely outdated. And the staff could use an upgrade as well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Maricely

Nice quite place, just would like little cleness in public areas

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2025

katherine

i was charged twice for my stay and no one had made it right, won’t even answer the phone. my key wouldn’t work on the front door me and my people were stuck outside in the cold w sore feet from the show for 45 mins, save your money, i’ll update if the resolve anything for me.

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Kirk

It was just ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Barry

staff got me in my room quick and gave me extra sheets when asked

2/10

Poor

26 Oct 2025

Brittany

They’re remodeling or renovating but we had no warning. Got to our floor to come into a construction zone with paint all over the carpets, the baseboards were all removed, old shelves stacked in the corner by the elevator. It was shocking. Thankfully the room wasn’t in a renovation state, but the walls are paper thin so we could hear every time the neighbor turned on their TV.

2/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

Gillian

Under construction

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Mark

The hallways and rooms had run down and dirty rugs. The room smelled like mold. The maids cleaned all the sheets, towels and surfaces well. The hotel is just not maintained and really smelled bad within the hallways and rooms because of mold I believe.

The staff were pleasant and efficient.

The breakfast was not just a continental breakfast but a full breakfast were there was a wide variety of food from waffles you could make, hard boiled eggs, cereal, bagels, fruit, muffins etc. and it was well stocked. It was the best part of the entire stay.

I would not stay at this hotel again. The price was way to high and the smell of mold and extremely dirty rugs everywhere was unpleasant.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Richard

Pool closed by Florida DOH. Laundry facilities closed. In room refrigerator constantly beeping and front desk advised they don't know why it keeps doing that. They suggested turning it off and on but that did not work. Beeping noise 24/7. Expired food items in vending machine. Staff confirmed and said it's best to go to WaWa.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Bridget

The room and bath were dirty. Dead bugs on the counter. Within 12 hours the tub and and toilet were clogged. There was no working men’s room in the hotel. When we called the front desk they said they would send someone right up. We then called back they said he was on his way. We called again and they said they can’t find the maintenance man. He eventually came to fix the toilet. There was also no hot water during our stay. We told the front staff. They said they hadn’t heard that. No one came to clean the room while we stayed either.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

18 Oct 2025

Tareq

Reservation was canceled and I did not stay at the hotel and the hotel agreed to refund me my money I have video I can show it to please give me a call

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Scott

Good breakfast, plenty of workspace. Our only disappointment was that the hot tub was cold and no one seemed to know how to operate it. We had to wait a few minutes at the desk for pool towels. Otherwise, all was great!

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Maritza

Awful hotel, awful customer service!!

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Maritza

Moldy smelly rooms and awful customer service!

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Maritza

The rooms smell like mold, I got sick and I only stayed there one night! Horrible service, will not be coming back ever!!

Business

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Maritza

Service is below average and the rooms are moldy, smelly and dirty!

Business

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

David

No cable tv available, room not made up, vending machines don’t work empty ice machines indifferent staff.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Jagathi

Wifi was terrible , hotel was rundown

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Gian-Luca

The showers are confusing to use if you got a handicap accessible room. The room was very roomy and comfortable. Bring your own pillows

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

mitchell

The hotel Was fine for a brief stay. I wouldn’t make a family vacation out of it though. The hotel itself is old and dated and needs maintenance. Actually I saw it under renovation while I was there which is a good thing but the day I check in, for a solid hour from 330pm to 430 pm they’re was drilling or sawing near or above my room and I had to leave for awhile. Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do about that

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Kelly

Under construction it seems. Certain areas were downright disgusting. Certain areas were okay. Great location for the parks. Wouldn’t stay here again though.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Deily

Muy bueno

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Cheryl

Staff very nice. Condition of hotel is completely in need of maintenance and renovation.

No working WiFi except in lobby. In current times that is an amenity that should be a non-issue for guest stay. Standard requirement.

Shame on Hotel owner not to do upgrades to the property

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Angela

The staff was great, cold room and the breakfast wasn't bad. But you can tell this is jus a dated hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

John

First room we checked in reeked of smoke. Was given another room that was fine. Carpet in the halls on our floor was filthy. Not a good look. Wish we stayed next door at the Hilton as we did previously.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2025

Carol

The carpet was a mess. very dirty.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Mike

Yuengling brewery, Busch gardens, botanical garden, USF, Moffitt cancer center within a few minutes drive. Lots of restaurants & easy access to Tampa. Hotel undergoing upgrades, very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2025

Alain

el hotel necesita mantenimiento urgente esas paredes y puertas es horrible el olor dentro del hotel es malisimo necesitan hacer algo porque por el precio que vale las noches uff si llego a saber que estaba asi ubiese escogido otro hotel

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Alexandre

Great place only issue was the shower head didn't work well

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

idrees

I was disappointed with the suite as it smelled bad like a wet dog, we had to ask for another room. There was no wifi in the rooms and they said it was not working for the past few weeks. They also cut the water when I was about to shower but that was only for an hour. Overall I was very disappointed

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Rebecca

Room was amazing. Staff was great

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Antonio

Too many things to list, don’t stay there unless you need to save money.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

Robert

Under Renovation

ongoing renovations throughout so construction related mess dominated the hallways etc

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

Abbi

Hotel Under Construction

I recently stayed at this La Quinta and was a bit disappointed with my experience. When I booked, there was no mention that the hotel was under construction. At check-in, I was told the hallways might look unsettling due to construction, but that my room would be in good condition. Unfortunately, my room did not meet the usual La Quinta standards I’ve come to expect. The furniture was noticeably soiled, and the shower drain was clogged, causing water to build up. I even had to request a garbage can from the front desk, which surprised me.

I looked at a couple of other rooms, but they were no better. Normally, I don’t write reviews like this, but given the premium rate I paid, I was expecting a clean, comfortable, and fully operational stay. Under the current conditions, the price should have reflected the state of the hotel. I hope management will address these issues so that future guests have the quality experience La Quinta is known for. The people that work this hotel are very kind and very good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Shanie

I’ve been using La Quinta as a stay since I was about 21, I am 34 now living in washington state and it is still a GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Thank you once again La Quinta and I really hope you guys expand outside to more parts of the United States! :)

Leisure Self