Grand Oaks Hotels, Tampa

"Pictures for this location are deceiving. Staff is friendly, but not very talkative. The property if very old and average at best regarding maintenance. Our room has several large spider webs in the ceiling corners and several large spiders had to be taken care of during our stay. The bathtub and surround had black mold growth. There is a deck patio area with an outside light that cannont be turned off, so your room is lighted all night long. The coffee vats in the lobby were always empty and not filled whenever I attempted to get coffee several times during the day, Room Key cards had to programmed every day because they apparently can program to work for your entire stay. I personally would not stay here again."

"Great atmosphere "

"Room was clean and Lilly at the front desk was nice and helpful. Good for a 1 or 2 night stay if y9ou have business at the airport of are flying out early/"

"The staff was super friendly and helpful, but I imagine they have to be to combat guests at their desk every few minutes for an issue. Every time I passed the desk or had to stand there myself I overheard issues. Our first night checking in was late at night after a long commute and discovered the room smelled of mildew, the locked door wasn’t secure, and the fridge was broken so unfortunately all the groceries we brought spoiled. Also discovered the cabinet covering the fridge and microwave was broken, blinds were broken, sofa bed was broken and plugs didn’t work. All these issues on top of single time we left our room for more than 30 mins the door key wouldn’t work. I overheard numerous guests with the same issue. The hotel needs a good overhaul of it’s rooms and while the lobby is deceiving by how nice and kept it looks, the rooms look nothing alike. While the staff was friendly and patient - I wouldn’t stay here again. The location is behind a strip mall, the rooms are old, and they clean only every 3 days and even that only included emptying the trash and adding towels - nothing else."

"Yes"

"Perfect enough to serve it's purpose as an overnight stay after a day at Busch Gardens. Not immaculate but not mortifying, either. Aged property, but the items that matter were clean and well maintained. IE bedsheets, pillows, towels, carpet, etc."

"top notch all around "

"The shower water pressure was extremely low. No matter what time we showered during our stay. Also the satellite tv went out at least for a few minutes everyday. Once for 40 minutes while trying to watch a ball game. We tried to call down to the front desk 3 times and no one answered the phone. Breakfast was good and housekeeping was very good. "

"TV did not work Our room street side - noisy Bfst Good..."