Red Roof Inn Tampa Fairgrounds

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Evelyn

I read the reviews and decided to find out if it was as bad as some said. It was worse. Floors had not been cleaned in a month or more and the ac unit had roach droppings, never seen a roach so they must be having them sprayed. We had hair balls coming out from under the bed that had collected their own dust. We have to go get flip flops so we could get up through the night to go to the bathroom and not put our feet on the floor. I cleaned the sink counter because it had so much dust and dried toothpaste on it.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Amelia

The room was fine for one night. It was close to the hard rock casino. Didn't spend much time in the room. Although the beds weren't as comfortable but it was fine

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Joseph

Property was quiet. But was filthy in certain places inside the room.

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Jocelin

Awful service

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Ashley

The staff was nice and the room was fine for the night.

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Sidiqee

Horrible!!! Dirty, not Family safe; Shady.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Lisandra

No microwave, or fridge but it was only one night so overall okay experience!

2/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Travis

Rooms dirty not a safe place

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Felisha

It was tucked back and kinda scary to park

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Joseph

I will stay there whenever we visit central fl fairgrounds

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Cynthia

The Rooms are Very Clean and Comfortable
I Will Choose This Red Roof Over Many

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

David

Good value for money

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

William

Look this ain’t the reds or nothing but if you need a solid place near gas stations, the wing house and the casino. This is your spot friendly staff decent room rooms has everything you need.

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Richard

The room was pleasant and the desk clerk was responsive, but the tv could not be operated with any of the three remotes that were tried, the tub/shower valve did not operate properly, the refrigerator was iced up, and the a/c made a loud humming noise that made it difficult to sleep. The stairs and corridors were worn and under-maintained and the ice machine was broken!

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Meshia

The hotel receptionist sold my room and told me that it was sold out after I checked in online! Very unprofessional and I had to attend Gasparilla Distance marathon the next morning. So I had to ride around Tampa to find comfort. Very inconvenient and inconsiderate. Selfish act. I will never recommend this place after what she did. If this is allowed, what else would they do!?

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Chrissa

Clean rooms, but the beds are not comfortable.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Jessie

Amenities and broken items

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Dennis

Upon our arrival we were informed by the front desk that the facility did not have any hot water and that it may be repaired that evening. Checked with front desk that evening and was informed that it might not be repaired until the next day. We hung in there.

The next day went to front desk and the plumber was on site and informed me that it may or may not be fixed. Come to find out that the boiler needed to be replaced and no idea when it would show up.

We checked out on Feb 12 and the hot water was still not fixed. Spoke with manager about to see if we were going to be compensated for the inconvenience and were informed that the room was prepaid through expedia but other people who decided to stay only had to pay a veery reduced rate. To me this was not right. I must say that the staff were exeptional and could only due what management directed,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Cynthia

My check in was perfect and the.room was very clean

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

Shonte

This was the absolute worth hotel over priced hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was dirty, half cleaned, stained bedding, floors nastly, roaches, not to mention we didn't feel safe there were strangers knocking on the door. When I talked to manager all he could say is we will switch youbto a different room and give you 20% back for 1 night that you saw the roaches in the room. Then the new room was the same half cleaned, house keeper hair in the bathroom, stained bedding. Didn't feel comfortable sleeping under the covers used my own blanket to sleep on. Just terrible I will be writing Red Roof Inn Corporate!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Shawn

Other than I had a black hair sticking out of one bath towels. Pillows are hard for my taste. Everything else was perfect at the level of what I was paying for. Staff was courteous when I checked in. I would stay there again

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2026

Marcus

Bugs in the room and water leaking in the room causing the floor to be wet constantly and condensation so bad everything felt damp! Wouldnt ever stay here again!

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Philip B

the room is tiny, about 12 foot square. Way too small for a king size bed. The mattress was hard and uncomfortable. it was like sleeping on a stack of wood pallets with a blanket draped over it.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Carlos

I was really disappointed with my stay at Red Roof inn. Right upon my arrival near the lobby, i saw someone openly using drugs, which felt unsafe. The room I was assigned for had dirty bed sheets with visible stains from previous guests, plus left over beer cans.clear signs of no cleaning between stays. I left immediately and won’t be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

William

The room was nice, spacious
bed very comfortable and bathroom clean.
Enjoyed my stay.
Staff at desk check in was excellent
Great job

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Candace

The room was clean and nice. Staff was friendly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Edward

Bed had big dip in middle, very uncomfortable. Majority of the TV channels were not viewable, screen kept freezing. A/C was very weak, tried setting to 70 degrees, wouldn’t cool.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Arazary

Ok

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2025

Sean

The room, bed was horrible, and the shower was handicap accessible, but the shower water soaked the whole bathroom floor with bad drainage issues.

Not bad for a place to lay your head for a night. Will book elsewhere next time.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2025

Jared

Your average $100/hotel. It was clean, ac worked, had a good tv. The smell of the fabuloso or whatever the cleaning product is was quite overwhelming. Not sure about the neighborhood since not from around there but I wouldn’t let my kids walk around that’s for sure.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Linda

The mattress was so uncomfortable and bad

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Jasmine

Clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Jasmine

Clean room

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Joanne

The room had roaches. It was the worst experience I ever had. I did not stay the whole stay. One night was enough for me.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

David M

The staff at this hotel were very rude and not pleasant to talk to at all. There is no elevator for second floor and they charge extra to be on the first floor. I got there 10 minutes before check in time and they said it would be an extra $25 to check in right then even though the room was ready. So I waited the 10 minutes and checked in to not have to pay the extra. Really the only thing I can say good about this hotel is the location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Erika

The staff was wonderful!

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Jesse

Stains everywhere on everything disgusting

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2025

Nathaniel

This location may be more suitable for solo or adult travelers. I stayed for a weekend while visiting a friend, and each night there was noticeable police activity in the area. The room had a lingering odor, so I kept my time at the hotel minimal—mainly just for sleeping. On the positive side, the location was convenient enough to get me where I needed to go in a reasonable time.

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

We were very disappointed in our room overall. We were told when our daughter stopped by to check it out that we would have a superior room on first floor. We were early (30) min check in and had to pay $25 extra and then we had to stay on the second floor. Out side area, steps, were in need of paint> Ice maker was not operative. The room had roaches, hair on the bathroom floor, tub was cracked, towel rack in bathroom was missing. We had reservation for three days. Second day we were not serviced, had no towels, only one trash can, not emptied. We were told that we had to request service that morning. No one knocked,on our door and we were there. Very subpar and wanted us to leave a tip. We checked out after second day. No refund offered but they took a $50 deposit up front. Our first experience with Red Roof was not good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Jamin

Nice work

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Nathaniel

Horrible bedding, mattress was old and springy. Pillows were thin

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2025

Avery

There were pubes in the bathroom floor (I don’t have those), there were puddles of pee outside, and this place should be condemned.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Neil

Y

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Nicole

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Jamin

Clean

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

sherrie

Really wouldn't recommend

Room wasn't all the way clean, few spots of dirt in bathroom. Housekeeping didn't tidy up on Sat. Trash needed taken out and clean towels

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Joan

It was a pleasant stay, and the room was very clean.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Ana

No fridge

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Jose

Good

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Glenn

Was ok stayed overnight for concert

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Lane

Unfortunately the room we had, had no hot water when showering. The A.C was not very cold at all. Woke up full of bite marks.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Michele

NASTY, HOOKERS, GROSS

THE PICTURES ARE A LIE. I DO NOT know how this hotel has the rating it has. We didnt check things over 100% when we walked in as we were late for our event. It smelt clean we could smell bleach. However, while doing my hair the bathroom counter was tacky & the mirror had something on it, & my husband said he had water to above his ankles in the shower. We came back that night and i started to get ready for bed, dirt on the floor i went in to use the bathroom and the floor and walls were nasty, pulled the sheets down on the bed and there is grease or something & hair all on the sheets i wanted to barf, couldnt call the front desk phones dont work & we were stuck at the back of the property so it wasnt a quick walk to the front had to get in my car, the man working was like no other rooms. I wish i could write more but it only gives us so many characters to tell you how GROSS, oh dont forget the HOOKERS crawling threw the lot. AC full of dust, pillows stunk of dirty greasy person & cigarette smoke, had to sleep with a towel on the pillow. only thing that match photos was the bed cover. Mold & Rust through out the room. We both woke with a headache and sore throat. Have a lot more photos but can only add 8, DO NOT STAY HERE

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Yusney

Hello ok ready

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2025

Soufiane

The Manager is unprofessional charged me $25 cash extra and $50 deposit just to get key, gave me a key for room 203 that room wasn't ready then gave me a different room super humid place if you have any health conditions especially Asma stay away.

2/10

Poor

17 Aug 2025

Damika

Sketchy and Scammish

I did not stay due to the guy at the front desk telling me they had no rooms on the first floor, however they indeed had two rooms I saw and I mentioned it to him, I let him know I couldn’t walk up the stairs as I had just had surgery done and was not able to walk up and down stairs. He told me the room was a different price from the one I booked, which was not an issue for me but the way he carried on I decided to cancel the room he told me I would receive my refund and I asked for proof of him authorizing the release of my refund and the older guy that was there other him jumped in and said they couldn’t give any proof but that they will send the approval of my refund to hotels.com and to contact them about it. I contacted hotels.com at first I was told there they were unable to reach the property and then I was told a lady at the property answered and put in a request to release my funds, but I never received it. The area the property is in looks very sketchy like and the employees themselves seem shady as well, I wouldn’t recommend anyone especially a woman on a solo trip to stay at this property. It’s a scam and very sketchy.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Gilberto

The room smelled the sheets were dirty and the bathroom filthy one of the worst ive seen i got what i paid for never again

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Carlos

Roaches and strong smell in the room

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2025

janet

Did not feel clean.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

AMANDA

Hidden gem

The reviews for this place are all over the scale. Let me tell you, for the price, convenience and location, you won't find better. It was one night and i got my money's worth. Family was happy. We felt safe.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

The bed was very comfortable, close to the casino and plenty of dining options. Definitely would book again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

08 Aug 2025

Jailyn

During our stay, we noticed a strong stench in the room upon arrival, and there were visible stains on the bed. Overall, we didn’t feel comfortable staying in the space.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Juan Gabriel Picon

The room was littered with pet hair and the bed sheets were stained. When this was addressed in the lobby I was told that there was nothing they could do. We checked out and looked for a different hotel to stay.

Business

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2025

Kenya

Not to my liking or taste.

This is not the best place to stay unless you are not staying in the city to long or you don't have enoungh funds to stay at the Hilton next door.
Wing House next door is ok. I had to have my food return several times because of the food being rushed out. Beautiful women and nice atmosphere.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

Kurtisha

It's not really a great place to stay it's literally like for last minute its to many men around that's constantly watching your every move some druggies around the area so make sure yuh lock your car doors some staff are rude for no reason beds not that great smelled like something Old in the room its next to a gas station and a wing House Will not be going there again front desk person was very nice though

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Omer

Room was very dirty

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Derrick

Hair all over the floors, seen a baby lizard in my room just nasty

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Robert

Very nice. Clean

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Bobby

Stinks and odd employees

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Alyssa

I would save your money and book elsewhere

Booked bc of proximity to fairgrounds for a show with my family, but the 1st room they checked us into wasn’t clean, still had stuff from whomever had just stayed. Gave us a new room in a different building, and there were roaches everywhere. I would not stay here if you can help it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Rafael

10 stars... Excellent

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Joanne

Room 142 was disappointing...

This is my second time stayimg at this hotel. This time I stayed in room 142. The TV was all messed up, with a fuzzy picture on many of the channels. Also, the AC needs to be cleaned and was LOUD - like keep you awake loud. Also, it seems they had mopped/swept the middle of the rooms, but all the debris was just pushed into the corners/against walls, plus there were a bunch of big black bugs in the bathroom. Total bummer as I had stayed here before in another room, which was much better.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

HECTOR ARMANDO FLORES

First room was extremely dirty. The second room was better but the bedsheets has stains

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

GEMA

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Bertin

Excellent property. I Love it,

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

David

Staff member at the front desk was great, upbeat, positive and actually nice.

The room stunk from cleaning chemical \"Fabuloso\" so badly that we avoided being in the room the entire stay other than to sleep.

The should reduce the dosing and reclean all the rooms to get the stench out.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Cindy

The rate was fairly cheap when I booked (not allowed to.post moolah.lack of transparency ..as it doesn't matter since you can go online and do the math...) BUT due to Sharkcon.. The Offspring and other events ..the moolah DOUBLED..even though online in the RedRoof website it was much lower ..I booked through Expedia..at the lower rate called twice .the day before and once the day of .. as the lower amount was still listed online. I was told their website and Expedia's website wasn't updated with the CURRENT info .and they had 75 resevations. He would cancel me if I wanted but would NOT honor the online amount.so I will NEVER book there again..I could have stayed at the Hampton ..same amountWITH breakfast.. (I checked) ency is Lacking. .REDROOF .. DO BETTER. .if you wanted to charge inflated and Double amount..then list them in real time..UPFRONT..DONT give excuses. The room was very very musty..like it had not been freshened in months or they had a leak and water got in .. I advised this in their survey. .. Had He honored the what they listed online....I would not be leaving this review..but I think the BAIT and SWITCH was wrong.. too bad it is allowed in FL. During events...list the the REAL price and let people decide..it was NOT worth the money . now not even staying during non events.. this Bait and switch was bad business practice and I found \"the \"Cusomer is always right\" did not apply..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Jack

Love it

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Nice

Needed a quick room for the night nothing major. Check in was smooth room was clean ac worked nice staff

Business

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

carlos

naaaa

Leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2025

Josefina

The AC in our room was so loud and there was a huge paddle of water from condensation. The room was the dirtiest we have every stayed in and it smelled like mold and humidity.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Karen

The room smelled heavily of bleach. I kept the room open for a brief moment to air out the the room.The AC unit was noisy. Overall the room was clean and a good value for the cost.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Not impressive

Total disappointment upon arrival. Building exterior old and updated . Smokey looking exterior and dirty breezeways. Ac air conditioner had blood stains on the ventilation area . People making noise in parking lot at night . Dogs barking . Just gross .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Merri A

Very nice remodeled, room on the second floor. Refrigerator and microwave included. Hot water for the shower. And absolutely no bugs. I would stay here again and I would recommend it

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

Pamela

The room just felt dirty overall. There were dead bugs (roaches) on the floor. There was a roach crawling on our bag when we woke up in the morning. The bathtub was clogged. The floor was dirty and the walls were stained. The beds at least felt clean. We just needed a place to spend the night, but we definitely got what we paid for.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

James

The guy at the desk was very nice.

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

Michael J

Bed had someone's long head hair and a dog's paw prints under the blanket...the other bed had more hair in it. Really questioning whether they wash their bedding between stays!

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2025

Genry

Habian cucarachas en el baño y no estaba muy limpio. Ademas la habitacion tenia un olor bastante desagradable.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Richard L.

Ok stay. Quick

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Prashant

Nice room and customer service

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

David

A/c no cold

The water heater no good

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Great for concerts

It's perfect when you have a concert across the street. Plus there's the WingHouse so you can get some food real easily. We love staying here whenever we have a concert at the Florida State fairgrounds

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

sandra

Came for a concert. The check in was ok. I was surprised i wasn't given a wifi password and by the time i got back, i decided not to ask. There were a couple hairs on the bed, and back of toliet, otherwise clean and 2 small moths on the sheets. It was overall very acceptable.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2025

Marissa

The location of the hotel was good
Reserving hotel was easy
Check in easy
Floors were dirty inside the room...pair of socks got destroyed because of how dirty the floor was .
Had to wear sandals inside the room.
Cockroaches were either dead beforehand or might have died afterwards, not sure..

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

Shannon

Nice basic room to hit casino. Or a good concert at tampa amphitheater.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Heather

I only stayed one night and had no real problems. When I got into my room I noticed there wasn't any hand soap or shampoo/soap in the shower.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Drissen Theodore

Better than I expected.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Evelyn

Good customer service

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Joseph

Will go back.

Won't lie, from outside it doesn't look the best. But the rooms were updated and clean, with a fridge and microwave. And its literally across the Fairgrounds, so you can just cross the street and you're there for your live show. Would definitely go back at this rate!!! Better than driving hours back home after the show. Winghouse in the parking lot and 5 guys a few spots down the road. Great location.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Charlene

Turn down first room floor was not clean there was dirt everywhere bathtub was dirty and curly hairs in the tub second room bathroom floor was dirty and hair on the floor and dirt behind bathroom door not too sure about the sheets we slept in one bed on top of the top sheet just in case. No frig no microwave. It wasn’t a good experience for my granddaughter or myself. Couldn’t find any ice But the staff was friendly

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Joanne

Not fancy but definitely good enough

This hotel is directly across the street from the MidFlorida Arena - so an excellent choice if you are going to a concert. The beds were more comfortable than I expected. The room had a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee machine. Not fancy but definitely good enough.

Friends_and_family Friends