Red Roof Inn Tampa - Brandon
10121 Horace Ave, Tampa, FL 33619, Tampa, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.6 / 5
Overview
Red Roof Inn Tampa - Brandon is a budget, 2-star roadside hotel located off I-75 in the Brandon area of Tampa, Florida. It offers a no-frills, economical base for travelers who want easy highway access rather than a resort-style stay. With a public rating of 2.6 from 1,630 reviews, it is positioned firmly at the value end of the Tampa lodging market.
Rooms
Rooms are described as casual and come with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms. Some rooms add a minifridge and/or microwave, useful for travelers wanting to store snacks or reheat food. Amenities beyond these in-room basics are not documented.
Amenities & Policies
The property offers complimentary parking and all-day coffee, and children age 17 and under stay free when sharing a parent's room. Pets are welcome, making it an option for travelers on the road with animals. Beyond these documented freebies and pet policy, other on-site amenities are not documented.
Location
Set off I-75, the hotel is about 4 miles from All Person's Rotary Park and 5 miles from the Cracker Country museum. It also sits within roughly 7 to 17 kilometers of major Tampa attractions, including Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (about 6.6 km), The Florida Aquarium (about 11 km), the Tampa Bay History Center, Sparkman Wharf, Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Theatre, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and Dinosaur World, making it a workable, if car-dependent, base for sightseeing across the Tampa area.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious road travelers and pet owners who need a low-cost, convenient stop just off I-75 with free parking and coffee. It can also work for families wanting a no-cost stay for children age 17 and under, though guests prioritizing cleanliness or a quiet night should look elsewhere given recurring complaints about pests and noise.
Travel tips
Because the hotel sits off I-75, having a car is essentially necessary to reach Tampa's main attractions, several of which are 10 to 17 kilometers away. Given review mentions of an unstaffed front office at times and inconsistent room upkeep, travelers may want to inspect their room on arrival and confirm front-desk hours before settling in. Light packing for a short, functional stay is advisable rather than treating this as a destination hotel.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed, with some reviewers praising friendly staff, agreeable rooms, and a convenient location near food and shopping. However, a substantial number of reviews describe recurring problems with cleanliness, including dirty sheets, bathrooms, and roach sightings, as well as maintenance issues like broken doors and non-working phones. Several guests also reported feeling unsafe due to unfamiliar or disruptive individuals on the property, and noise from late-night parking-lot gatherings was noted as a disturbance. A few reviewers mentioned unresponsive front-desk service, including an unstaffed office during part of their stay.
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