Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore
Spacious airport hotel featuring comfortable beds and a dedicated cruise port shuttle.
The verdict
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This airport property offers spacious, clean accommodations with comfortable beds and a dependable shuttle program for cruise travelers. Guests praise the helpful service, easy early check-in, and roomy walk-in showers. However, reviewers complain about loud air conditioning units and barnyard-style bathroom doors that slide on a track without a lock. 121536
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are consistently described as spacious, clean, and equipped with comfortable beds. 1215
- Guests appreciate the roomy walk-in showers stocked with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. 12
- The shuttle service receives praise for running right on time to cruise ports and nearby spots. 18
- Reviewers note that elevators require a room key to operate, adding a layer of safety. drawn from the full read
The catch
Who it's for
- — Cruise passengers needing a port shuttle
- — Airport travelers catching early flights
- — Guests traveling with dogs
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to loud air conditioning
- — Guests who dislike sliding barnyard bathroom doors without locks
Seen on camera
7 moments · 2 videos · Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore
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“this breakfast looks good definitely worth it you guys and it's not as dizzy as it just was a minute ago so I am going t…”
youtube.com3:33“Lori has been so great during our stay Thank You Lori she's so sweet and again I am not guest of the day I don't know wh…”
youtube.com4:45“Every morning, your day begins with a delightful culinary start as we provide a fresh and nourishing breakfast to fuel y…”
youtube.com1:55“everyone we had the DK check in they were so friendly so C is actually a lot of fun we talk sports we only had a little…”
youtube.com4:25“I really think this feature is kind of cool although not at 1:00 when you're impaired but watch the elevator will not go…”
youtube.com5:15“all right bathroom adequate lots of towels clean smelled really clean when we came in”
youtube.com6:31“come on in two queen beds that was awesome don't give housekeeping a hard time I threw them together”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95Food
91Location
95Noise
92- “I really think this feature is kind of cool although not at 1:00 when you're impaired but watch the elevator will not go anywhere without using your key and I like that nobody can come off the street and just come on upstairs I really like that feature” 35:15
- “so here is the reason why we stayed at the Hampton in and Suites we are right next to street car stop number four so that way we were able to go to the game and get back to our hotel safely and still be able to have fun and have a few drinks” 3
Room
94Service
92Bed & Sleep
92Value
89Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Tampa it sits 6 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 46 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Room was a nice size and spotless with a wonderful bathroom.” 15
- “A king bed, large working desk, a living area with a couch, another small table as well as some more chairs are available in the room. You also have access to a small in-room kitchen including a microwave. All other usual amenities are available ass well. The room felt new and was clean.” 11
- “Room was modern and clean with high-quality furnishings. TV includes typical streaming apps and gaming console compatibility.” 4
- “The staff was awesome, the room was perfect, and they offered amazing meal in the morning.” 15
- “Loved the queen room with comfortable beds and pillows and the way it was setup.” 15
- “The room was impressive with comfortable beds, couch, great space and the breakfast was gorgeous.” 15
- “Absolutely perfect location, within walking distance of laser spine institute surgical center.” 15
- “The Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore is really nice in terms of rooms and services and is ideally located if you need a hotel near the airport for a late arrival by plane or if you need to be in the area around the airport.” 11
- “This inn is conveniently located in a business district and there is a car park on site.” 4
- “The downside to staying near the airport instead of downtown, is that there are only two restaurants within walking distance of the property.” 12
- “This property is close to the airport and about a 20 minute drive to Port of Tampa. This property offers a free shuttle pickup and drop off to TPA (Tampa International Airport). This worked great.” 12
- “The venue is clean, with magnificent location really close to the airport, the mall and the stadium and main highway.” 15
- “offers a free shuttle pickup and drop off to TPA (Tampa International Airport). This worked great. Once we got our bags and made our way to the designated hotel shuttle pickup area, we called the hotel and they sent someone over within minutes.” 12
- “Yes, the Hampton Inn is very close to the airport, right near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. This is mostly a business area, so very safe and clean. Lots of nice restaurants nearby.” 8
- “The bed was very comfy and it was great having central heating, a seating area and a writing table.” 15
- “However, the rooms are very spacious and clean. Our king bed was comfortable and the shower is a roomy, walk-in that offered nice body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.” 12
- “The bed was perfect, so we had a such wonderful stay.” 15
- “How do they get away with charging so much for such cheap stuff? The refrigerator is cheap, the rooms are unimpressive and awkard.” 6
- “Room service is available from a nearby restaurant and prices are reasonable. The dinner was good an delivered within 30 minutes.” 11
- “Reddit - The heart of the internet Who TF likes Hampton Inn and Why??? Its not that I hate the hotel but its because its soooooooooo overly priced compared to even other Hilton brands. why??? I would NEVER book a Hampton Inn with my own money unless it was no other choice.” 6
- “The rooms were gorgeous with comfortable beds and pillows and the breakfast was above average.” 15
- “this breakfast looks good definitely worth it you guys and it's not as dizzy as it just was a minute ago so I am going to think I'm going to have a little breakfast hang out before I go upstairs” On camera33:33
- “Pool was nice and there was a good restaurant on site.” 15
- “Every morning, your day begins with a delightful culinary start as we provide a fresh and nourishing breakfast to fuel your adventures throughout the city.” On camera51:55
- “Restaurant on site was average! This lovely property was in central location.” 15
- “The staff was awesome, the room was perfect, and they offered amazing meal in the morning.” 15
- “Breakfast includes fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and salsa.” 4
- “No usb ports except for the clock radio, breakfast was crap. I went over to H2S and Fairfield and both had way better breakfast.” 6
- “Even though we made one other stop before our hotel, it only took us about 10 minutes to arrive. There was also a free, continental breakfast available in the morning. This was also a great perk so that we could get a little something in our stomachs before heading on the ship.” 12
- “The room was impressive with comfortable beds, couch, great space and the breakfast was gorgeous.” 15
- “Room service is available from a nearby restaurant and prices are reasonable. The dinner was good an delivered within 30 minutes.” 11
- “However, the rooms are very spacious and clean. Our king bed was comfortable and the shower is a roomy, walk-in that offered nice body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.” 12
- “Room was a nice size and spotless with a wonderful bathroom.” 15
- “The suites are very spacious with a small entrance hall, a very large main room and a separate bathroom including a dedicated room for the toilet and shower.” 11
- “all right bathroom adequate lots of towels clean smelled really clean when we came in” On camera36:31
- “Loved the queen room with comfortable beds and pillows and the way it was setup. The service was amazing, I had 1 great night here.” 15
- “Clean hotel, accommodating personnel, good breakfast. Fashionable and brand-new rooms, exceptionally comfortable beds.” 15
- “Staff at the reception was friendly and the only ones we came in contact with.” 11
- “Hi I have stayed with the Tampa Hilton several times, It is a very friendly hotel, very good shuttle service from the airport, and they will take you out and about to the malls, restaurants, drug stores, etc.” 18
- “The staff was willing to help, many of them were highly professional people.” 15
- “everyone we had the DK check in they were so friendly so C is actually a lot of fun we talk sports we only had a little while to wait for our check-in” On camera34:25
- “The staff were extremely helpful, the rooms was unique at all times.” 15
- “come on in two queen beds that was awesome don't give housekeeping a hard time I threw them together” On camera36:44
- “The staff was awesome, the room was perfect, and they offered amazing meal in the morning.” 15
- “I really think this feature is kind of cool although not at 1:00 when you're impaired but watch the elevator will not go anywhere without using your key and I like that nobody can come off the street and just come on upstairs I really like that feature” On camera35:15
- “so here is the reason why we stayed at the Hampton in and Suites we are right next to street car stop number four so that way we were able to go to the game and get back to our hotel safely and still be able to have fun and have a few drinks” 3
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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Deep coverage · 55/100We read 18 sources for this property, and pulled 54 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 12Pre-Cruise Stay Review - Hampton Inn Avion Park - Tampa ...reddit.comForum thread2025-01-24Ageing7 quotes used
“The downside to staying near the airport instead of downtown, is that there are only two restaurants within walking distance of the property.”
Read originalreddit.com - 14Hampton inn & suites tampa airport avion park westshorereddit.comForum thread2024-10-12AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 6Who TF likes Hampton Inn and Why??? : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-03-14Ageing3 quotes used
“How do they get away with charging so much for such cheap stuff? The refrigerator is cheap, the rooms are unimpressive and awkard.”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshorepremium-flights.comReview site2018-12-07Ageing6 quotes used
“A king bed, large working desk, a living area with a couch, another small table as well as some more chairs are available in the room. You also have access to a small in-room kitchen including a microwave. All other usua…”
Read originalpremium-flights.com - 8Hampton Inn Tampa Airport??? - Florida Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2005-10-14Ageing1 quote used
“Yes, the Hampton Inn is very close to the airport, right near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. This is mostly a business area, so very safe and clean. Lots of nice restaurants nearby.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 18Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore - Florida Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2004-01-31Ageing3 quotes used
“The hotel was refurbished recently, very nice rooms, very nice heated pool, the large international mall is across the street (the shuttel will take you) they have a lounge and restaurant.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com
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