Howard Johnson Plaza Tampa-Downtown - Reviews

Great price... – Posted 30 Jul 2010

Excellent

This hotel had a great price compared to other hotels in the area and didn't lack in quality.The pool area is nice, the location is safe, the staff... more on Travelocity

Great Hotel!... – Posted 30 Jul 2010

Excellent

This hotel is in a great location, the staff is friendly, and the rooms are clean.We stayed the night before going on a cruise and they shuttled us... more on Travelocity

Great Hotel... – Posted 11 Jun 2010

Excellent

Such a nice place we extended our stay 2 more days.Room was completely equiped with shampoo/conditioner/lotion.In rooom coffee machine.All Lobby... more on Travelocity

Great location, friendly... – Posted 28 May 2010

Good

Staff was very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are comfortable and clean.... more on Travelocity

Great stay in Tampa... – Posted 7 May 2010

Good

Friendly and accomidating staff.Clean and comforatbale rooms.Great amenties like a pool. mini fridge ,and free wifi.... more on Travelocity

Great place to stay and a... – Posted 7 May 2010

Excellent

Me and my wife had an exelent mini vacation here! The staff was very nice, and everything was clean and upkept! The location is great in our opinon,... more on Travelocity

Howard Johnson Downtown Tampa... – Posted 29 Apr 2010

Good

Hotel could not be located in a more convenient area of downtown Tampa period. Offers complimentary shuttle, as well as guest membership to an... more on Travelocity

GREAT LOCATION... – Posted 18 Apr 2010

Good

A GREAT location to everything in Tampa!Rooms were clean and beds were comfy.I saw this hotel before it was the HOJOand I must say they place has... more on Travelocity

Rude and Unfriendly... – Posted 10 Apr 2010

Horrible

Hotel didn't know about my reservation. The staff was very rude and didn't seem to want to help with the problem. The room was fine, but I was very... more on Travelocity

Great Trip... – Posted 5 Apr 2010

Good

I had a job interview in Tampa and chose to use a discount travel site to book a hotel.Showed up about 3 hours early for check in and they quickly... more on Travelocity

Good service... – Posted 11 Mar 2010

Good

The hotel is in an excellent location, right on the river near the bay.The service is quick and friendly.I had a squeaky air conditioner, and as soon ... more on Travelocity

Great Location!... – Posted 11 Mar 2010

Good

Conveniently located for all downtown attractions!Can't wait to come back... more on Travelocity

Worth 3 stars... – Posted 21 Feb 2010

Good

Stayed two nights the weekend of 2/13/09. Room was clean, no bugs, mold etc. No noise between rooms and very little hall noise. Will definitely stay there again. Did not have an opportunity to try

Great hotel... – Posted 13 Dec 2009

Good

We spent one night at the hotel prior to the cruise.The room was clean and comfortable.The hotel staff were pleasant and knowledgable about the area... more on Travelocity

Spectacular service... – Posted 21 Nov 2009

Excellent

Just returned from a stay with Howard Johnson Dowtown Tampa and it was the best experience we have ever had with a hotel.The front desk was friendly... more on Travelocity

Helpful hotel personnel... – Posted 20 Nov 2009

Excellent

Good price for location.Shuttle service was great.Very accomodating.Personnel answered questions and requests in very helpful friendly manner.Great... more on Travelocity

Did not meet expectation... – Posted 17 Nov 2009

Okay

As a somewhat frequent traveler, I found my stay at the Howard Johnson's to be less than stellar. We were greeted after a hectic day of travel by a... more on Travelocity

Howard Johnson stay was great!... – Posted 29 Oct 2009

Excellent

Our stay at the Howard Johnson was great.All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.They offered free transportation to the St Pete Times... more on Travelocity

Not sure it's worth the money... – Posted 20 Sep 2009

Okay

The hotel is away from the main Riverfront area. Its as far north as one can get, which meansyou are not close to the Trolley and you really can't... more on Travelocity

Good for the location and the ... – Posted 23 Aug 2009

Okay

The hotel is good for the money, and the location.After driving around I realized we could have stayed somewhere just as close for cheaper though.Two ... more on Travelocity

hotel stay... – Posted 1 Aug 2009

Excellent

Wow!What a great affordable hotel and great access to all of the downtown venues and attractions.I will definately be back.Thanks Howard Johnson's!!... more on Travelocity

I stayed a week on Feb 09 at... – Posted 25 Jun 2009

Good

I stayed a week on Feb 09 at the Howard Johnson in Tampa. The hotel has a central location just near the downtown. The room was decent, with most... more on Zoover

Hotel has been remodeled... – Posted 10 Mar 2009

Excellent

Hotel has been remodeled. Much nicer! I visited 2 years ago when hotel was being renovated . Rooms are nice with very comfortable beds. Food was... more on Travelocity

Got free parking, one lady on ... – Posted 25 Aug 2008

Okay

Got free parking, one lady on staff was very friendly.Dirty pool and rude man on staff. There were very limited places to eat. The pool was filled... more on MYTravelGuide

Shuttle service was excellent.... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Good

Shuttle service was excellent.Did not like the restaurant. No light bulb in lamp, was stuck in the elevator for approximately 30 minutes and had to... more on MYTravelGuide

Free shuttle.Unfriendly staff.... – Posted 26 Jul 2008

Good

Free shuttle.Unfriendly staff. AC leaked all over the room and wasn't fixed, the free shuttle was nice but the staff was often unfriendly. House... more on MYTravelGuide

Perfect location. Price was... – Posted 16 Jun 2008

Good

Perfect location. Price was right.Needed some renovation in the rooms. Overall, met expectations. Would stay again in a Howard Johnson. The only... more on MYTravelGuide

Good pillows & nice linens... – Posted 16 Jun 2008

Mediocre

Good pillows & nice linens.Bathroom needed repairs, floor was dirty, halls very old and dark, ice maker on 7th floor broken, customer service did not ... more on MYTravelGuide

Never again... – Posted 27 May 2008

Mediocre

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone going on a vacation the restaurant was very expensive, the hotel is very old, there was no remodeling done ... more on Travelocity

Very comfortable bed with... – Posted 22 May 2008

Excellent

Very comfortable bed with great pillows and linens. Large room, decorated well, great view. Very relaxing, great linens, and the bed was so... more on MYTravelGuide