Clarion Pointe Tampa-Brandon Near Fairgrounds and Casino

I stayed here with a girlfriend to see a concert. It was exactly what I was looking for at an excellent price. The rooms were much bigger than expected with a full fridge. Parking isn't a problem at all. Check in - I had no issues booking online or checking out. Variety of people. I wouldn't go on your honeymoon here, but if you're looking for somewhere clean, spacious, and close to the venue this is your hotel.

Liked: Clean; spacious; close to venue. No issues checking in or out.
Disliked: Nothing bad.

Overall a pleasant experience; friendly staff and clean rooms.

Liked: The customer service was excellent - I asked for directions to the amphitheatre in Tampa and the young lady behind the desk printed directions for me.
Disliked: The parking was limited.

Exceptional

Exceptional

Superb

Very good

Exceptional

Liked: The room was perfect! Bed was comfortable and it was nice and clean.

Not a fancy high end...

Liked: Hotel is a good price for what you are staying in, which was about 120 a night at the time, vs the 300 other places wanted for similar or smaller rooms. Check-in was simple enough, although I didn't know about the extra "fee" I was charged when Booking.com said all fees were included. What exactly was the extra $8 for?? I'm already paying to stay there and didn't get anything extra. The little garden and spanish flair is obviously cute, there's a pool next to it if you want.The loft room is great for a little extra room and extra half bathroom if you don't mind stairs. Seemed clean, bed was comfortable and sleeps well, plenty of very hot water, which is important to me, and very cold A/C. Didn't have any problems parking any time.Plenty of shopping and food within 10-15 minutes, from McDonalds to Hard Rock Cafe, and many local places. Very big mall and some strip malls nearby as well. Starbucks in walking distance. Roads right around the hotel are not very busy even for 8 lanes, but venture just a little farther and get ready for a lot of traffic. We didn't spend much time there because the area has plenty to explore for many tastes, which for us included a horror themed bar and restaurant, and comic/toy and pop culture stores, as well as a concert at the arena about 15 minutes away.
Disliked: Pictures shown of the loft rooms are definitely either old or of their most up kept one. The rooms are aging, so expect that. Kitchen is bare bones with nothing to cook on or eat with, so bring your own utensils and cookware if you planned on eating in at all. Also keep in mind, as pictured, the fridge is just big enough for basically some drinks or some small things.Room, although cleaned, kind of had a funky smell downstairs, but not overpowering, I just sprayed some body spray around to cover it. Toilets are a little weird and don't flush right, I think one of those water saving ones?The breakfast was EXTREMELY busy, to the point we just went to buy breakfast. People really take advantage of the free food, so be ready for a wait.

Good

Liked: Location,
Disliked: A few "outta line" supposed workers, partying and disrespectful. Wish I'd have known immediately.

Exceptional

It was ok

Liked: Ok
Disliked: The construction going on right next door to us