HomeTowne Studios Tampa - Airport

Pros: 1. Close to the airport and a supermarket (10-minute walk) 2. New building, so clean 3. Microwave in the room 4. Very affordable for an American hotel 5. Free coffee and water in the lobby on the first floor Cons: 1. The shower drain was a bit rusty 2. The shower head is wall-mounted 3. Check-in is not possible after 2 a.m. 4. I emailed several times regarding the above, but received no response (Fortunately, my flight arrived early and I was able to check in without any problems.) I saw quite a few Asians, and there was a vending machine in the hallway, which was nice for grabbing a quick snack. Other than the seemingly difficult late check-in process, it was a good overnight stay.

The advantages are that the hotel is relatively new, the environment is quiet, and the cleanliness is good. The disadvantage is that the location is a bit far from the airport. Overall, it's good value for money and I was quite satisfied with my stay.

I stayed here when I went to a Rays game. The location is a bit off, but considering I usually use a car, it's not a big deal. It's a new building, so the facilities are very clean and comfortable. Overall, I felt it was a great deal to stay at a lodging of this quality for this price. I recommend it.

There aren't many reviews of this hotel on Ctrip, so I'll elaborate on them. First, before booking, you should be aware that this hotel is located far from both the city center and the airport. The area is quiet, scenic, and has plenty of food and beverage options, making it relatively safe. Second, upon entering our room, there was an indescribable smell. It wasn't formaldehyde or mold, but a very strange, completely new smell. I suspect it was the range hood. It was incredibly persistent and lingered, requiring more than 30 minutes to get used to. But if you left and came back, the smell would reappear. Third, the floor felt unstable and ready to collapse. For example, when my wife walked by the desk in our room, I could feel the floor shaking violently while I was sitting at it. Fourth, I've stayed in hotels in the US over 100 times, and this was the only one where they actually charged the pre-authorization during my stay, but refunded it after I checked out. On a Chinese bank app, however, you'll see two pre-authorizations: one pending and one already credited. I confirmed with the front desk, and they only processed the payment once. The pre-authorization refund hasn't been received yet, and my bank card is still being charged the same amount as the two pre-authorizations. I'll keep an eye on it.