Hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa North I-75 (Tampa, USA)

Positioned just off Interstate 75, this hotel's location appealed to many guests as it enabled easy access to golf courses, academic institutions, theme parks, the airport, Gulf of Mexico beaches, shopping malls and downtown Tampa, about 20 minutes' drive away, for sports venues like Amalie Arena - home of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey franchise. Another convenience was the choice of shopping and dining options nearby.

The modernized rooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa North I-75 appealed to many guests, who liked the way coffee-makers, flat-screen televisions, fridges, microwaves and hairdryers came as standard. Budget-savvy travelers also appreciated free perks like Wi-Fi, parking and the continental breakfast as well as the usually competitive room rates. In general, visitors found the rooms to be more than adequately clean and comfortable for their needs.

Guests were often impressed with the customer service, saying they frequently dealt with pleasant, helpful and professional members of staff. Plenty of reviewers said check-in was hassle-free.

Some visitors noted maintenance issues in certain rooms such as dated decor, aging mattresses and weak water pressure. Cleanliness standards were generally said to be good, but critics noted issues like inconsistent visits by housekeeping and bathrooms that could have been more thoroughly cleaned.

There were reports from light sleepers that noise from neighboring rooms and corridors was occasionally audible through thin walls. Although many visitors welcomed the pet-friendly policy, it posed drawbacks for others who sometimes detected musty odors or pet smells in certain parts of the property.

Reviewers appreciated the gesture of free Wi-Fi, but some were occasionally frustrated by a weak signal or slow speeds.