Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites

Howard Johnson Express Inn Suites - South Tampa/Ai

United States , Tampa - FL
TAMPA, 3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy
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100 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Jonathan

there was a bright light outside of my room that prevented the room from getting dark at night, making it tough to get a good nights sleep. the pics online made it look better than in person but i guess you get what you pay for.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Alexis

We didn't eat there and just stayed the night but everything was clean, staff was super nice, and it was in a good location close to everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Michael

The room was fine. The a/c sounded like and airplane taking off everytime it cycled. The mini frig also rattled all night long. For the money, a big box standard chain is usually a better value.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Puja

Clean room

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Diane

Breakfast was great. I was not able to is the pool but it looked lovely

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Shawn

The bathroom fan was loud, the breakfast was kinda lame and below standard but expected for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Noemi

Good service

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Brian

Good value, clean motel for basic travel. Better than usual breakfast and friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Steven

Clean and quiet

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Nancy

More options for breakfast. The staff was very nice I needed extra hangers and pillows and they brought them right over and were very polite.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Denise

The room was very clean. The price was great and the facility was nice. Highly recommend this hotel. We will stay here again in the future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Amy

This is where I always stay on Tampa. No frills, but super clean and reliable

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Albert

First we got a pretty bad room with a smell , but it's important to mention that after the complaint and request to change the room we got a good room way more convenient and clean, the breakfast was great , in general considering the price it's was a good stay for one night .

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

David William

Good stay

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Robert

Quiet clean room for one nite stay. Will be back in one month for another stay !!! Convenient location with adequate parking !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Jeremy

The staff were so friendly and polite

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Darla

The room was clean and quiet. The pool was set up beautiful with nice seating options and clean water. The breakfast was great with plenty of choices.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Wendy

Very clean and comfortable.
Breakfast is ok.
Parking is easy and free. Location is good for accesding South Tampa.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Tarshish

The check in was a breeze. Room was awesome. Very clean and spacious. Continental breakfast was more like a restaurant buffet. Not just muffins and juice. This will be my go to hotel when needing to stay in Tampa.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Chelsea

Overall had a nice stay here. Breakfast was good, with several hot/cold options. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly. Didn’t use the pool but it looked clean and well-kept.

Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Leslie

There was sand or some other grainy substance on the bed. The air conditioner made so much noise in room 118. If I weren't so tired and had to get up extra early I would have went to the office. The price of $407 bucks for one night was criminal for the dump I stayed in. Not a good experience for sure. Thank God there were no bed bugs.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Cecilia

Free breakfast is not really “breakfast”. Just some bread, fruits, bagels and sausage and eggs that doesn’t look fresh. I saw the server holding a plastic Tupperware with prepared before hand egg omelet with cheese on it. I just ended up having just a coffee. The room and property were good. No airport shuttle is a minus for me.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

eileen

Love the location. Good value for South Tampa. We'll be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Carla

I was a bit late to breakfast but it was good. Good variety to choose from. The staff was really sweet and kind at check in and check out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Lisbeth

Realmente recomiendo este hotel todo estaba limpio, el personal muy atento, cerca del Raymond James stadium y te ofrecen estacionamiento y desayuno gratis y a un precio razonable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Christopher

Great place to stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Yulitza

It was nice. The staff was friendly. The room was clean. The beds were comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Natasha

The hotel was nice and small which is what me and my family needed. The pool was great and lots of pictures at the beach chair.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Ibeth

Decent hotel, clean, and helpful staff. Breakfast had different options (same every day), but it didn't matter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Dorota

Incredibly friendly staff; especially Darren at reception and the man hosting breakfast.
You can tell that there’s pride in taking care of this property. Every detail looks taken care of.
The only complaint is that the room smell smells a little bit musky because of the moisture in the room.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Michelle

The staff was very attentive. The check-in process was very smooth. It would’ve been nice to have a little more variety at daily breakfast but overall it was a good stay.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

derek

Clean room, friendly staff. Very convenient location. Nothing fancy, but that wasn’t the expectation.

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Julie

There was a terrible smell in the room. Slept with the windows open and the vent running in the bathroom. We could not figure out where the odor was coming from the desk attendant came and smelled it too. He had nowhere else for us to stay so we had to keep the room as it was. I was concerned for our health.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

James

Great room, great price!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Francisco

Good Breakfast and Mr. Miguel in the breakfast room very kind

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Kaelene

The room was nice, only thing was that I booked a room at least a month in advance and called to check about it a couple days before my trip and I was told I would get whatever was available and not what I had already booked, which was a little weird.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Soliman

We arrived prior to a cruise vacation along with typical amount of luggage. Unfortunately, there were no 1st floor rooms available and the one elevator was located at the far end of the property. The check in staff apologized and offered to help carry our luggage upstairs since the elevator location was very far and it would have been a long walk to the elevator, then back to our room. While the room appeared to have been updated fairly recently, it smelled very used and old. The bathroom appeared to have been renovated recently and looked very fresh. The breakfast was average and kept updated by an attendant, but the food quality was poor. The omelets, sausage and biscuits were microwave heat and serve, so not very tasty. The property exterior appeared well kept and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Breakfast wasn’t fantastic, but the staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was spacious and quiet

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Kathy

The accessible room was well equipped, and appreciated the roll-in shower. Staff was kind and helpful.
Clean and modern, a pleasure to stay here. Breakfast was hot and ample.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

David

Room and bathroom were clean and smelt clean. The breakfast are was maintained and replenished frequently. Staff was very courteous.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

William

Yes

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Andrea

We were there one night and leaving for a cruise the next morning. Breakfast, sleep and overall stay was ok. Really convenient for us by being close to the port and reasonably priced.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Linda J.

Breakfast was good, pool was very clean.

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

ALICIA

The room was dirty and had several types of bugs all over. The shower was disgusting. The staff were very nice which was the only positive about the hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Tomas

Not a 3 star Hotel. Okay but nothing great. 2.5 star Hotel at most. Breakfast was disappointing, one of the worst during our road trip. They tried updated the grounds, but rooms are dated. There are stores and restaurants nearby and not a far drive to the airport.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Megan

Such friendly service checking in! Even asked if I preferred the first or second floor. Walking into our room, it was super clean and even smelled clean. Very spacious too. Comfy bed! The only downside was with all the guests, the floor made our kids feet black and we kept wiping them down. But it’s to be expected when you’re in a hotel room in a busy city! They can’t carpet clean every time. Breakfast had eggs, sausage, fruits, juices and you could make pancakes and a few other things. You’re just not allowed to take anything outside of the breakfast room. Friendly attendant overseeing the room too. The pool was refreshing and clean and warm. And it was nice to be able to pull up to our door and walk right in. Great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Trung

Nice and clean

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Dorian

All the staff that I interacted with was professional and nice, always tried to solve my problems.
Cleaning of the room could be better, especially the floor.

Self

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Michele

Don't let the 'recently renovated' fool you. It's all a facade. I was quite disappointed in this property. It was noisy between the other guests and barking dogs. Thank goodness we were only there for one night. Oh and the design of the kitchenette was beyond ridiculous. Doors that you couldn't open because there was a wall in the way. Definitely never staying at this place again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Shawn

Good stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

yaling

I got the room without kitchen although I booked the one with kitchen, after I pointed out to the staff, he made the change right away, the breakfast is much better than the conventional with various foods to choose. The location is not far from airport also close to downtown.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Monica

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Timothy

Convenient location. Really nice pool area.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Thomas

Wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Mayzy

The staff was super helpful

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Chad

My family and I loved our stay! An A+ all around.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Darshanand

The breakfast was great, building is old, but upset well. The parking was convenient and the place itself was overall at 4.5/5. Perfect for a solo traveler or couple.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jose Ruben

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Tamara

Perfect accommodations! Great staff and a comfortable bed!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

lizie

Clean room

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Tracy

Darrell at the front desk was great. Very professional and helpful. The pool was clean and the breakfast was good.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

David M.

The place was clean. The bedding was great. The bed was super comfortable. The shower was great. The location is good highly recommend for the price. It’s a good value.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Ronald

It’s easier to tell somebody has spent some time upgrading the facility.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Nolen

Clean room! Staff was nice and the pool was great in the afternoon, free breakfast in the morning as well.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Doreen

It was an okay stay for a short time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Lewis

A convenient, clean motel, comfortable bed just 10 to 15 minutes away from Tampa General Hospital. I would stay there again if I needed to go back to Tampa for another early morning TGH visit.

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

David

Friendly staff, but there were issues unsolved. WiFi not working, kitchenware poorly furbished, toilet extractor not working (no windows), it would be good to have openable windows in the living room to change air in the room, AC likely needs change of filters as flows stinky air, we switched it off.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Michelle

Darrell at check-in was very nice and efficient, as was the other staff I encountered on the grounds.
The room was functional and had a good shower.
The only complaint I have was the very poor wifi.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Ryley Ann

Room was very clean and the staff was very kind and went above and beyond! The pool had lots of lounge options and the hot breakfast every morning was good! Would definitely come back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Andrew

Staff were friendly and always helpful. There was good attention to details in the room and property and everything was keep clean and orderly.

Friends

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Usama

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your property.

Upon arrival, I was informed that the room I had originally reserved was unavailable due to a maintenance issue. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, I was then reassigned to a significantly smaller room that was not comparable to my original booking. Additionally, the condition of the replacement room was unacceptable, as it was not clean and did not meet basic standards.

When I raised my concerns with the staff, I was informed that no other rooms were available, leaving me with no reasonable alternative. This experience was highly disappointing and did not reflect the level of service I expected.

As a result, my stay was extremely unpleasant, and I regret to say that I will not consider returning in the future. I kindly request that you review this matter and provide an appropriate response.

Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to hearing from you.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Andrew

good relation between price/quality.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Brian

Dry nice and clean property. Staff needs a little help in customer service though.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Ariel

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Holly

We chose this hotel on a whim after being trapped in Tampa for three days due to the airline shutting down for a bad storm. It’s about 15 minutes from the airport and a good price. It did come through for what we needed which was a place to relax and wait for the flights to start up again. Some positives are the pool is very nice and the pool furniture is comfortable. The beds are comfortable. It has a refrigerator and microwave. It does include breakfast, but I didn’t think the breakfast was great but it’s nice that it’s there. We were initially put in a room on the bottom floor in the back which smelled a little musty, but asked to move and was given a room on the second floor that was much cleaner and brighter. The staff was very nice. There are a few places if you are without a car to walk and get some things to eat. Be careful on the road in front because there is no crosswalks and cars just fly by. Overall we’re glad we chose this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Clean rooms and close to the airport. Good value.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Vincent

Room was clean

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Joanne

Property was beautifully kept up for a small motel. Room was clean, beds were good close to cruise terminal. Great price!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

James

The place is a roadside motel. We stayed in an efficiency unit, but did not cook there. It was very expensive, but clean. There was a very strong odor of pesticide, but no signs of pests. The bathroom was clean and the bed was comfy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Andrew

Very clean room, we had a small issue but they were very quick to fix it over all a nice place to stay. There were plenty options close by to eat, easy to find and to get in and out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Paulette

The hotel was very clean. The pool area had plenty of seating and shaded areas as well. The stuff was very friendly and their breakfast was good! The location was perfect for getting to downtown Tampa and other popular areas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Susan

perfect small hotel

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Charles

The room was extremely quiet for the occupancy the hotel overall had. The staff was extremely friendly making me feel very welcomed, everything was fantastic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Chris

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Stanislaw

Hotel was ok for the price, good size of refrigerator and small kitchen with cooktop it's a plus for a room,only no couch in our room to seat comfortably.

Family

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Jose

Terrible experience. Can’t believe this place has a good rating. Our flight got delayed and we arrived to the hotel around 1am. We payed $225 for the room. Checked in and received a dirty room, beds were not made, towels on the floor and there were feces in the toilet. We went back to reception and the receptionist told us they were sold out and that if we did not want the room as it was, we had to go somewhere else and that he would leave a note for the manager to process a refund in the morning. We spent the next three hours with heavy rain calling hotels and stopping at random ones to get a room. This is Spring Break time and everting was sold out for the night. This is completely unacceptable and the hotel did not compensate us in any way for the wasted time and gas.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

James

Good location for Opry Had a reasonable shuttle to downtown and Opry. Good to use

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Paul

This is a good property for a single person or couple who needs to stay for a night or two and is not looking for luxury, but is looking for affordability, cleanliness and security.

The only issue is the Wi-Fi it works great in their breakfast room, but in the rooms itself, it is not even useful.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Heather

Clean room, pleasant staff but dated. Breakfast was modest.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Dalila

Rooms were maintained clean and staff was very friendly. Continental breakfast had a variety of foods which is appreciated because my daughters are picky eaters. Also, washer and dryer were fast. My girls had lots of fun in the outdoor pool. Microwave did not work in room but was given a credit for my inconvenience which was appreciated.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Kristina

Our room smelled so bad it was nauseating. The air unit seemed to be leaking by the wetness of the carpet around it. The sofa bed had no sheets or anything available to fix it. It was only 1 night but I would never book again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Hussein

Clean room, they do clean and change your sheets everyday , the only downfall from the room i got was no microwave other than that its ok

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

John

did not realize it was a motel and not a hotel when I booked the room. Place wasn't bad, but not in the greatest part of town and would have felt better if it were a hotel (room doors inside the building).

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Zoe

Overall this place was nothing special, but it was clean and located in a good area. The coffee table was a little dirty and our kitchen utensils needed a better clean - but besides that everything was fine. It’s what you pay for. The room was plenty big enough for us. Pool was much smaller than we expected, but it wasn’t too crowded. Breakfast was a typical hotel meal, pancakes and eggs taste watered down, but the coffee was good. At one point our room key stopped working. Staff were friendly, but they seemed understaffed.

Family

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Kristin

Old property, unsure of neighborhood…you front desk associate was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Wei Hsiang

Its an average hotel with a decent size pool and same breakfasts every morning. It's very convenient to food market and the restaurants.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Larry

Breakfast was just OK.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Agata

Very nice hotel . Of course I use the pool. Excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Theodore

Clean

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

Timothy

The property was ok, there were ants in the room, which we dealt with. We did not spend a ton of time in the room, but it was relatively quiet. The breakfast left alot to be desired, we frequently went out instead. They are "updating" the hotel, and we probably would stay there again, as the cost and location were pretty good.