Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG is located in the Temple Terrace area of Tampa, Florida, within a 5-minute drive of the University of South Florida and the Museum of Science and Industry. The property sits conveniently near major attractions including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (5.5 miles away) and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (9.3 miles away). Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on over 1,000 reviews.
The hotel features 92 guestrooms, including 19 suites, each equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms are appointed with shower and tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Workspaces feature desks and safes, while phones offer free local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily—weekday service runs from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, with extended weekend hours from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property offers an outdoor pool and a full fitness center for guest recreation. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, business center, conference space, gift shop, and free self-parking. The hotel is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes service animals. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are available on-site.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible arrival times, and standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Tampa International Airport is 22 miles away; transportation options include rideshare services and shuttle providers. The property has earned a recommendation rate of 86.9% from guests, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Lettuce Lake Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
University of South Florida - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
USF Baseball Stadium - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Yuengling Center - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Museum of Science and Industry - 4.9 km / 3 mi
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
AdventHealth Tampa - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Flatwoods Wilderness Park - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Morris Bridge Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
University Mall - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Adventure Island - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 52.7 km / 32.7 mi
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 46.1 km / 28.6 mi
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 62.5 km / 38.8 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals on. Note emotional support animals do not quality as support animals.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).