Hard Rock Hotel
The Hard Rock Hotel and casino in Tampa is a place to let your wild side out. Once you tire of your rooms, you can travel downstairs to their full-service restaurant, auditorium and casino. The restaurant houses movie and music memorabilia in a fun atmosphere, while serving up classic American cuisine. The auditorium houses a rotating staple of musical guests on many nights of the week, and the casino has as many table games and video slots as you could hope for. There are three bars, including Floyd's night club so you never have to travel far from your room. Your room contains a flat-screen television, sound system and free high-speed Internet access. Egyptian cotton sheets adorn the beds, and plush towels are available in the bathroom.
Hard Rock Hotel
5223 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 627-7625
seminolehardrocktampa.com
Masters Inn
The Masters Inn of Tampa is located about a mile from the Fairgrounds, where the state Florida State fair is located every year. It is only a block from North Orient Road, as well. Each stay includes complimentary coffee and local newspaper to keep up on current events. It also includes free local calls and a satellite TV with HBO and ESPN. There is a large outdoor pool for guests, as well as a Wendy's on-site. Guests can also use the coin-operated laundry room or ask for a micro fridge, which are available upon request. One large selling point is that the hotel is pet-friendly (with a small fee), you also can take your pets to one of the few dog parks or fairgrounds in the area.
Masters Inn
6626 E. Dr Martin Luther Kng Jr
Tampa, FL 33619-1118
(813) 623-6667
mastersinn.com
East Lake Inn
The East Lake Inn of Tampa is located only two blocks from North Orient Road in Tampa, Florida. But it also is located only minutes away from various museums, such as the Ybor Museum and the Children's Museum, as well as the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo. Each room has free high-speed wireless Internet and a 25-inch TV for those who just want to relax. You can make free local phone calls, as well as use the free micro fridge located in each room.
East Lake Inn
6529 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610-4104
(813) 622-8339
eastlakeinntampa.com
Article Written By Dustin Pitan
Dustin Pitan lives in Orlando, Fla., where he recently graduated from Full Sail University, earning his second bachelor's degree. He holds one in English from St. Cloud University in Minnesota, and one in film making. Pitan has written/co-written and directed a number of short films, which have been successfully produced into short features. He has been published on the site Moviemaniacs.net.
