Quality Inn & Conference Center

2701 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 United States (USA) near Exit 51 on I-275 (~1.6mi)
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3.0 Star Property
28.054104-82.428710
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3.0/5

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  • Has outdoor swimming pool
  • Comp. Breakfast
  • The Avg. Group Saves 35.7%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 255 rooms in property
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 7 conference rooms in property

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Local Attractions

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island Water Park, Museum of Science and Industry, Florida Aquarium, Port of Tampa, Lowry Park Zoo, Ybor City, Florida State Fairgrounds, Hard Rock Casino, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Yuengling Center ( Formerly USF Sundome ), Amalie Arena, Bay Area Beaches, Straz Theater, International Plaza and Bay Street, Raymond James Stadium, George M. Steinbrenner Field/Tampa Bay Yankees and Florida Hospital Center Ice.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 2207 guest reviews

Property Description

Come be our Guest at The Quality Inn Hotel and Conference Center. We Feature:-Restaurant on Property - EAST - Asian Fusion Restaurant -Convenient Location next to I-275 and I-75-Centrally located to shopping and Restaurants-Pet Friendly-Handicap Accessible-Complimentary Hot Buffet-Style Breakfast-Complimentary WIFI-Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool and Kiddie Water Park-Guest Laundry-Business Center-complimentary shuttle service within a 5 mile radius-Meeting Space will accommodate up to 400 attendees -Several choices of rooms including Kings, Queens, Two Double-sized Beds, Suites -Local Attractions include Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, MOSI, USF,Lowry Park Zoo, Raymond James Stadium, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, Downtown Tampa, Port of Tampa, to name just a few!- 80 Security HD-Cameras- 24 Hour Security

Green Sustainability

Yes.

What you need to know

Hotel Features – With 405 rooms — 324 of which are non-smoking — a banquet space that holds up to 450 people, and 8,000 square feet of meeting space, the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens offers an ideal location for guests who are visiting the city for business or leisure. The hotel is also a pet-friendly facility.

Guest Rooms – At the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens, guests enjoy a choice of either interior or exterior rooms. Each room has its own microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer and safe for guests’ convenience. Guests also have access to wireless Internet, free local calls, voicemail, and free cable television, including HBO. Handicap-accessible facilities and accommodations are available.

Nearby Attractions – The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens is, of course, quite close to Busch Gardens theme park. But it also has convenient access to the fun-loving locations of Adventure Island Water Park, Lowry Park Zoo, and the Florida Aquarium. The Museum of Science and Industry, Raymond James Stadium, St. Pete Times Forum, and the Port of Tampa cruise lines can be found nearby, as well. A short drive will bring you to sites like Ybor City, the Tampa Performing Arts Center, and several Bay Area beaches.

Perks & Amenities – Guests of the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens are treated to two heated, outdoor swimming pools located right on-site. There is also a fitness and health center, a business center with fax services that runs around the clock, and a games room. A complimentary hot buffet breakfast is served each morning for guests’ enjoyment and convenience.

Expert Tip – Take advantage of the hotel’s free shuttle service that takes guests to sites of interest within a five-mile radius.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 2
Rooms: 255
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 200
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 13
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 7 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 7000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 3:00pm-10:00pm
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
We have 2 heated outdoor pools, our resort style lagoon pool and our children's water park. Pool ours are from 7:00am until 11:00pm
Ownership: TMH Management
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Group cancellation policy varies.
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 14.50%
Total Misc Fees: $4.95 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.00%
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 11.99 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 13.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 17.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 22.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 26.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 16.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 21.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 28.95 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 9.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 9.95 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 40.00 Per Person
Banquet Soda: 2.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • All-inclusive resort
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail
  • Wedding Chapel

Airport & Shuttle Information

Tampa International Airport is 15 Miles.8 miles to Port Authority.

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle service within a three (3) mile radius

Breakfast Information

We offer a complimentary all America hot buffet style breakfast.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet Accommodation: $30.00/night per pet, limit 1 pet/room, 50 pounds and under. One adult 18 or older in each room.

Parking Info

Complimentary parking

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary

About Quality Inns

  • Comfortable bedding with soft pillows
  • Hot, fresh, and healthy breakfast options available at certain locations
  • Known for providing friendly services
  • Free high-speed internet, local U.S. calls, and daily USA TODAY newspaper
  • Fresh coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7
  • Great meeting space also offered at most locations

The Quality Inns highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Near Busch Garde, Holiday Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens, The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Quality Inn & Conference Center

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Quality Inn & Conference Center.

Feel free to use the Quality Inn & Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Tampa event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Grand Ballroom 95 x 41 x 12 4000320/324227280931119324/19400400--
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Grand Ballroom

Beautiful Atrium Foyer Outside Ballroom is available. We also have a beautiful gazebo over looking our lagoon style pool and waterfall available for breakfast meetings, afternoon tea''s, coctails, and/or weddings.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4000 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
95 x 41 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
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Palm Room 52 x 26 x 8 1352112/11250704848328/7100135135
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Palm Room

Renovated March, 2018.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1352 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
52 x 26 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
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Palm I 26 x 26 x 8 67656/5639351624164/3506868
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Palm I

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
676 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
26 x 26 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
Palm II 26 x 26 x 8 67656/5639351619164/3506868
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Palm II

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
676 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
26 x 26 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
Ballroom I 		41 x 65 x 12 2255160/1408019240354030/25300150150
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Ballroom I

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
2255 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
41 x 65 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
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Ballroom II 		41 x 40 x 12 1640100/100509050405015/13150200150
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Ballroom II

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1640 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
41 x 40 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
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Gazebo 25 x 25 x 0 030/30111111/120501
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Gazebo

Beautifully designed outdoor Gazebo located between the two pools.
Room Type:
Pool Deck
Total Size:
0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Meeting Room Rental is waived if you spend a minimum amount in Food and Beverage
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FAQs about Quality Inn & Conference Center

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Quality Inn & Conference Center have?

There are 255 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

We offer a complimentary all America hot buffet style breakfast.

What parking is available at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

Complimentary parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary

Is there a gym at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. We have 2 heated outdoor pools, our resort style lagoon pool and our children's water park. Pool ours are from 7:00am until 11:00pm.

Can I get a group rate at Quality Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 35.7%.

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