Situated near the Tampa Convention Center, the Residence Inn Tampa Downtown is a three-star extended-stay hotel with business and fitness centers and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Studio and one/two-bed suites are available, each one featuring a sitting area and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as amenities such as premium cable, desks, pull-out sofas, and free Wi-Fi. Facilities at this pet-friendly hotel include a 24-hour front desk, meeting and conference space, tennis courts, and a free area shuttle. Other conveniences include tours/ticket assistance, a safe-deposit box, and paid self-parking. This hotel offers a free hot buffet breakfast, as well as a three-times weekly social night. Plus, there’s a BBQ area, a convenience store, and a free grocery shopping service. The Residence Inn Tampa Downtown lies within two miles of the Florida Aquarium, five miles from International Plaza and Bay Street, and within nine miles of Tampa International Airport.
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Despite some maintenance issues with the studios and suites at the Residence Inn Tampa Downtown, the accommodation is frequently described as clean and spacious. Guests have also found the accommodation to be well equipped, frequently mentioning that the full kitchen was convenient.
The location of this hotel has proved popular with previous guests, with many appreciative of how much there is to see and do in the immediate area. The proximity of the beach and the airport have been another highlight for many guests, as has the local shuttle service.
Guests have been pleased with the selection of facilities and amenities at this Tampa hotel, agreeing that the set-up caters perfectly for long stays. From shopping to swimming, you’ll find pretty much everything you need is on-site.
One thing that comes across loud and clear in reviews is that this hotel is suffering from a lack of proper maintenance. Guests have found the hotel clean but this doesn’t always make up for issues such as tatty furniture, torn linens, and on-going plumbing problems.
While guests tend to find the staff here is friendly and helpful, there are a fairly significant number of exceptions to this view, particularly concerning the management team and corporate policies. Rooms seem to be frequently double booked and guests have sometimes had to find another hotel.
Given the apparent lack of maintenance at this hotel, guests have sometimes mentioned that they found the rates excessive, and are also not too keen on the parking charge. It may pay to check out other hotels in Tampa downtown before making a decision on value.
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