Staybridge Suites Tampa East - Brandon By IHG
The verdict
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Who it's for
- — long-shower, slow-morning travelers
- — travelers who want staff who actually follow through
- — light sleepers — the beds get singled out
- — anyone who cares more about the room than the lobby
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Seen on camera
6 moments · 2 videos · Staybridge Suites Tampa East - Brandon By IHG
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“Breakfast is included. The hotel offers a buffet and a lard options. This is a great perk, saving you time and money.”
youtube.com1:01“The location is just perfect. You are tucked right into the heart of the action with super easy access to all the best l…”
youtube.com0:47“The main downside seems to be its location. It's not suited to exploring downtown Tampa by foot, and you need a car or r…”
youtube.com2:04“Plus, you get free Wi-Fi to stay connected and a delicious breakfast to kick-start your mornings.”
youtube.com2:11“The hotel has a bar and restaurant available which can be useful and convenient during your stay.”
youtube.com2:14“And let's talk about the rooms, because they are wonderful. There are 100 well-appointed rooms here and they are all des…”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93- “Dirty baseboards, mildew smell, carpet stains, food crumbs, and even a crooked TV mount. The shower didn't feel clean either.” 7
Food
91Location
89- “The location is just perfect. You are tucked right into the heart of the action with super easy access to all the best local attractions, amazing shopping and delicious dining options that Tampa is famous for.” 80:47
- “The main downside seems to be its location. It's not suited to exploring downtown Tampa by foot, and you need a car or ride sharing.” 22:04
Room
91- “I've stayed at this Sheraton twice recently and was upgraded to a Junior Suite both times, which I appreciated.” 7
- “Reddit - The heart of the internet I've stayed at this Sheraton twice recently and was upgraded to a Junior Suite both times, which I appreciated. That said, both rooms were in rough shape. Dirty baseboards, mildew smell, carpet stains, food crumbs, and even a crooked TV mount.” 7
Service
93- “Some were helpful, but others were rude and dismissive, which was really off-putting. This place has potential - great location and cool architecture - but after staying at other recently renovated Sheraton properties, this was a big letdown.” 7
- “The thing about RI or Staybridge - I have seen - is that the product is pretty consistent in every state and the customer service also is consistent unlike other budget products.” 10
Bed & Sleep
93Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Tampa it sits 4 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 88
- 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 13 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Some were helpful, but others were rude and dismissive, which was really off-putting. This place has potential - great location and cool architecture - but after staying at other recently renovated Sheraton properties, this was a big letdown.” 7
- “The thing about RI or Staybridge - I have seen - is that the product is pretty consistent in every state and the customer service also is consistent unlike other budget products.” 10
- “What really bothered me, though, was the attitude I got from staff when I politely asked for breakfast vouchers to make up for the issues. Some were helpful, but others were rude and dismissive, which was really off-putting.” 7
- “Reddit - The heart of the internet I've stayed at this Sheraton twice recently and was upgraded to a Junior Suite both times, which I appreciated. That said, both rooms were in rough shape. Dirty baseboards, mildew smell, carpet stains, food crumbs, and even a crooked TV mount.” 7
- “I've stayed at this Sheraton twice recently and was upgraded to a Junior Suite both times, which I appreciated.” 7
- “Dirty baseboards, mildew smell, carpet stains, food crumbs, and even a crooked TV mount. The shower didn't feel clean either.” 7
- “Some of the locations I've stayed at, such as San Jose, Ca., have some pretty terrible food (they are going through a remodel of public areas including breakfast area right now), Las Vegas was above average food but no beer or wine per a local law (although it still says beer and wine online but they can't) and New York City had gourmet items (such as homemade pizza and quesadillas).” 10
- “The breakfast at SB was great - comparable to RI.” 10
- “Breakfast is included. The hotel offers a buffet and a lard options. This is a great perk, saving you time and money.” On camera21:01
- “Plus, you get free Wi-Fi to stay connected and a delicious breakfast to kick-start your mornings.” On camera82:11
- “The hotel has a bar and restaurant available which can be useful and convenient during your stay.” On camera22:14
- “The location is just perfect. You are tucked right into the heart of the action with super easy access to all the best local attractions, amazing shopping and delicious dining options that Tampa is famous for.” On camera80:47
- “The main downside seems to be its location. It's not suited to exploring downtown Tampa by foot, and you need a car or ride sharing.” On camera22:04
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.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 53/100We read 14 sources for this property, and pulled 17 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 7Sheraton Tampa Brandon : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-08-20Recent5 quotes used
“Some were helpful, but others were rude and dismissive, which was really off-putting. This place has potential - great location and cool architecture - but after staying at other recently renovated Sheraton properties, t…”
Read originalreddit.com - 14BEWARE: The Current Hotel in Tampa, FL : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-08-15Ageing1 quote used
“So far, the hotel has been flippant about my concerns and the corporate office has only said I should expect an email in a week.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Extended Stay America Select Suites Tampa - Brandon - Eastextendedstayamerica.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalextendedstayamerica.com
- 2Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel - This Hotel Is a Secretyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only3 quotes used
“Breakfast is included. The hotel offers a buffet and a lard options. This is a great perk, saving you time and money.”
Read originalyoutube.com - 3Staybridge Suites Tampa East-Brandonvisittampabay.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalvisittampabay.com
- 4Hotel in Tampa East- Brandon | Hotels in Tampa Floridastaybridgesuitestampabrandon.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalstaybridgesuitestampabrandon.com
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