Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds, TampaHampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds in Tampa, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 51 of 123 hotels we score in Tampa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $148 a night (cached, not a live quote).This all-suite Hampton Inn sits at 4506 Oak Fair Blvd in Tampa, Florida, just off Interstate 4 at Exit 7. It is about half a mile from the Florida State Fairgrounds, within walking distance of the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, and roughly 1.5 miles from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, with a free shuttle to the casino. All 84 rooms have been recently renovated and include free Wi-Fi. Guests get complimentary breakfast, free parking, an outdoor heated pool with sundeck, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. It suits travellers attending fairground events or concerts, and families. Downtown Tampa and the University of South Florida are both about 7 miles away, so a car is useful.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Free casino shuttle

Outdoor heated pool

Recently renovated suites

Watch out for

Breakfast selection is limited

About 7 miles from downtown

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