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Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport

2.0 of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
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Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport
Ranked #29 of 159 hotels in Tampa
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Indiana
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Just an okay place to stay. Bathroom has sink area outside of the shower-toilet area, which are both very small. Has a burner, fridge, microwave & sink area with a small table & chairs. Beds were comfortable. Includes a breakfast from 6 - 9 AM which has a waffle maker, bagels, english muffins and small muffins along with two cereals,... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for choosing Howard Johnson Express Inn/Suites S Tampa for your recent stay in our area. Your comments are much appreciated. Comments such as yours helps us to strive to go beyond our service and provide every guest with a comfortable room at a reasonable price. Thank you again for your comments, we look forward to seeing... More

Orlando, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

As a mover I find that I need a quiet and comfortable place to call home. The staff is very friendly and I always get the BEST SERVICE from the Front Desk Receptionist 'Jackie Cruz'. If you are in the Tampa area be sure to look this Howard Johnsons up. You will be completely satisfied.

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
9 April 2012

Dear valued guest, We at Howard Johnson want to thank you for your continual business. We apreciate your kind comments and look forward to servicing you soon! Once again thank you for your repeat business. Kindly, Jackie Cruz Guest Relations Manager More

Orlando, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The staff was very helpful and got me checked in without any trouble at all. The room was very clean and actually had a mini fridge, microwave, sink, and two-burner stove. One could stay here on business for an extended period of time and not have to eat out every night. The continental breakfast was very basic but satisfying nonetheless.... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
9 April 2012

Valued Guest, Thank you for placing such great comments on Tripadvisor. Please know that upon receiving your review, we have begun to check all rooms to make sure no sheets are found in such conditions. I'd like to also mention that the pool is only heated during the winter time, I do apologize if it was mentioned during your stay.... More

Reggio Emilia, Italy
Top Contributor
372 reviews 372 reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

The receptionist was very polite. The cleaning staff was ok, they just came to the room very early in the morning Mold growing on the bathroom walls of the other npt the best at all but you get what you pay for

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
13 March 2012

Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that comment such as yours helps us to continue to improve, in our day to day operations. We value your business, and hope that you give us the opportunity to serve you in the near future. Kindly, Jackie Cruz Guest Realtions Manager More

Missouri
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Rude manager, changes room rates after you arrive. Room cleaned some days not others. Hotel staff eat the breakfast food for the guests. Heated pool, never heated, was freezing cold.

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012

Valued guest, I apologize that your stay was anything less than satisfying. Our goal is not only to meet the needs or every guest, but to exceed your expectations to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Please know that your comments and issues will be addressed. It is my hope that you will give us another opportunity... More

Vancouver, Canada
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

This is a great place to stay. I was in town for business and had to do some travelling and this was a great place to leave from. Though we did stop at the Ho Jo that was before it in the seeder area of town and was glad that we were in the wrong place. We had a great... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012

Valued guest, Thank you for your kind comments. We're glad that you choose to stay with us. Our commitment is to provide quality service, to meet your expectations and make your stay comfortable enough that you'll feel right at home! thank you again for you comments. We value your business and look forward to seeing you soon in the near... More

Mims, Florida, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very happy with our stay at Howard Johnson's. Hotel was clean and pleasant looking. Room was very clean and well maintained. Beds were great to sleep in. Had one small problem with the AC fan squeaking. Made a call to the front desk and to our suprise it was handled immediately. It is located on a busy street, but could... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012

Dear valued guest, We'd like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write this great review! I'm so pleased to hear that your stay was pleasant with us. Comments such as yours helps us in continuing to go above and beyond our services, for each and every one of our guest. Again, thank you.... More

USA
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This Howard Johnson Inn is located on a very busy street in South Tampa, but it is a bright, quiet spot. There is a lovely pool, a free breakfast, a small workout room, the room we stayed in was clean and comfortable, and the folks at reception were friendly. There are numerous restaurants nearby, and MacDill AFB is very close... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
25 February 2012

Valued guest, Thank you for placing your comments here on Tripadvisor. It gives me great pleasure to continue to receive such wonderful comments such as yours. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to seeing you in the near future. Respectfully, Jackie Cruz Guest Relations Manager More

Detroit, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was pleasantly surprised with the way the room looked and smelled when we arrived. It was clean and very well kept. I couldn't have asked for a better room for the price. And the onsite breakfast was a huge plus since I had business to attend in downtown Tampa. The staff was helpful with times to leave the hotel... More

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Jackie Cruz, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites - South Tampa / Airport, responded to this review
27 February 2012

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your recent stay at the Howard Johnson Express Inn & suites S Tampa. Our commitment is to serve each and every guest with excellent service beginning from our mangement who is always on site, clerks at the desk who will always greet our guest with a smile and our wonderful housekeeping staff and supervisor... More

West Palm Beach, FL
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

I stayed at this hotel about 15 years ago and what a HUGE improvement from then! The hotel is updated and clean. The staff friendly and the beds very comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality compared to the price.

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Address: 3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Price range (per night):* S$86 - 110

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