Welcome to our hotel near Amalie Arena, Tampa Convention Center
If you are looking for a convenient place to stay where you can be assured you will get your money’s worth and friendly service at the same time, make reservations at Quality Inn & Suites® Near Fairgrounds Ybor City. Located off I-4 near historic Ybor City and the Florida State Fairgrounds, we are close to Port Tampa Bay and its cruise ships, downtown Tampa and just 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport. We make it easy to get around with our shuttle service that serves a 7-mile radius (additional charge).
Our location off I-4 makes it easy to travel into downtown Tampa, where you can merge onto I-275 to reach the airport and onward to the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico just across the bay. Closer to the hotel, historic Ybor City was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World,” and is known for its architecture, nightlife and restaurants. From Ybor City, hop onto the TECO Line Streetcar System and ride past the cruise ships at Port Tampa Bay all the way to the Tampa Bay History Center and Amalie Arena, home of the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning and a concert venue.
If you would rather relax under the sun, dive into our outdoor heated pool. When it comes time to retreat to your guest room, take full advantage of the coffee maker and refrigerator, and be sure to join us for our free deluxe continental breakfast in the morning.
Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Bedroom
Microwave,Free Local Calls,Iron/ironing board,Hair dryer,In-room safe ,Phone,Refrigerator ,Coffee/tea maker ,Air conditioning ,Flat-screen TV,Wake-Up Service
ADA Accessible Rooms
The hotel does offers ADA accessible rooms but as this is a third party reservation page so we may not have the inventory available here. Please call the hotel directly to check the availability of the ADA accessible rooms.
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to Rate Program you select. The cancellation policies are mentioned in the rate program details.
Children and Extra Beds
Children of all ages are welcome. Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards Accepted at this property
American Express, Visa, Euro/MasterCard, Discover
Hotel Fees
The hotel charges a 4.00 USD per day hotel service fee.
* Indicates services/amenities that may require an additional cost.
10 Guests Loved Their Stay
9.0
Memories
This is a well-maintained property with friendly staff. We were in town for a concert at Amalie Arena. The hotel is clean and has a good breakfast with plenty of options to choose from.
Sandra
10
Best hotel in area
We had an amazing night stay the night. The hotel staff was great. The rooms were roomy and very clean. We all found the breakfast to be wonderful and filling. Clean, comfortable, with great service.
Neil
10
Great Visit
The hotel staff was outstanding for the entire visit. The room was perfect and the location is convenient to Ybor City and other dining options. The morning breakfast was great. Highly recommend if you’re staying in the area.
Ellen
10
Great hospitality
We stayed here before our cruise. Very nice and helpful staff. Loved the hotel shuttle service to Ybor City and cruise terminal. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay again should we cruise out of Tampa again.
Sam
10
So Convenient, Clean and Comfortable
The Quality Inn & Suites Tampa -Ybor City, a fairly new hotel, provided a great experience for my family. We were greeted at the front desk. These gentlemen were great employees; very professional and friendly. During breakfast we were greeted by staff who put the breakfast meal together. She kept everything extremely clean with an appearance to satisfy any appetite. If we’re in the area again, we are definitely willing to stay at this hotel again.
Taina
10
Clean, affordable, great service
This hotel gets an A+ rating from me because first, the location is very convenient, it is walking distance to all. It has a shuttle that will take you to several places. In addition it is very clean. The staff is very accommodating . The rooms are excellent and the bed super comfy. The swimming pool is heated and the breakfast the next day is excellent.
Lisa
10
PERFECT
Perfect location, great friendly helpful staff and good free breakfast. Rooms are nice and black out curtains are the best. Manager is great and a very very hard worker. Our second visit and it will not be our last. One of the best hotel.
Brian
10
Lovely property
I stayed for three nights on business for a conference at that TCC. Staff greeted me when I arrived and I soon knew what a great representative she is for this hotel. She is very friendly, very helpful and you can tell she loves helping people. Just wanted to say thank you to all for your friendly assistance over my three days. Great job!
Karen
9.0
Great quality for the price
I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. The staff was wonderful. I was here for the Women's Basketball Final Four.The breakfast was great & the the room was comfortable.
Missy
10
Couples cruise stop
We stopped here the day before our cruise- party of 6 couples. Hotel is very clean and decor is modern which I really like. Close to all and breakfast is a plus. Staff- very friendly and very customer service oriented. The rooms are clean and quiet and close to the casino.
a. The accessible toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom centered 18" from the adjacent side wall, which is the distance that will permit a person with a mobility impairment to use the grab bars.
b. The toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom have a horizontal grab bar along the adjacent side wall that is at least 42" long and mounted 33"-36" above the floor for stabilization and assistance during transfer from a wheelchair.
c. The accessible toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom have a horizontal grab bar along the wall behind the toilet that is at least 36" long and mounted 33"-36" above the floor for stabilization and assistance during transfer from a wheelchair.
d. The lavatory (wash basin) in each accessible guestroom bathroom no more than 34" high with at least 29" high clearance under the front edge to allow persons who use wheelchairs to pull under the lavatory and use the faucet hardware.
e. The accessible guestroom bathroom has a faucet that is easily operable (i.e.: levers, wrist blades, single arm, etc.) and usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
f.There clear floor space in each accessible guestroom bathroom where persons who use wheelchairs can turn around - either a 60" diameter circle or a "T"-turn.
g. There is adequate room for a person who uses a wheelchair to approach the bathroom door in each accessible guestroom bathroom from the pull side and pull it open without it hitting the wheelchair.
h. Alternate roll-in type shower compartment is 36 inches (915 mm) wide and 60 inches (1525 mm) deep and there is a 36 inch (915 mm) wide entry at one end of the long side of the compartment.
i. Shower Grab bars comply with ADA Section 609 and are provided in accordance with 608.3.
2. Room Mobility
Accessibility Information
a. All entry doors to accessible guestrooms and other interior doors (except doors on shallow closets) allow at least 32" of clear passage width to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers.
b. Door hardware (levers, pulls, panic bars, etc.) on all entry doors to accessible guestrooms and other passage doors within the room usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, since many persons with disabilities may not have high manual dexterity or use of both hands.
c. On the pull side of each door (i.e.: entry door, connecting room door, bathroom doors and other passage doors) in every accessible guestroom/suite, are there at least 18" of clear floor space on the latch side.
d. Accessible desk has a surface height of no more than 34 inches and no less than 28 inches above the floor. Also, the desk has at least 27 inches of knee clearance provided between the floor and the underside of the table.
e. An accessible route provides access to each accessible table and a clear floor area 30 inches by 48 inches is provided at each accessible seating location. This clear floor area extends 19 inches under the table to provide leg and knee clearance.
f.Accessible guestroom with two beds next to one another, there is a minimum of 36" between the two beds to allow persons who use wheelchairs to transfer onto either bed.
3. Accessible
Parking
a. Each accessible parking space have or share an adjacent access aisle to allow persons who use wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids to transfer from their car/van.
b. The parking spaces and access aisles have surface slopes less than 1:50.
c. Each accessible parking space have a post- or wall-mounted sign with the symbol of accessibility mounted high enough so the sign is visible when a vehicle is parked in the space.
d. The level surfaces of accessible parking spaces and access aisles free of "built-up" curb ramps so persons who use mobility aids (e.g.: wheelchairs, walkers or crutches) can make convenient transfers.
e. The accessible parking spaces are the closest parking spaces to the lobby entrance and accessible guestroom entrance(s)