Comments from Wingate Inn Tampa North Guests

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"We stayed here for two nights on a tour round Florida from the UK. We arrived late from the airport, were greeted cheerfully and quickly given our rooms, which was good as we had been travelling 20 hours. The beds are really comfortable and the hotel is quiet. The breakfast is good, with some hot choices and great waffles. Particularly liked the sliced fresh fruit. There is a good pool and a well stocked fitness centre. The hotel is very convenient for Busch Gardens and the Science museum."

Southampton,May 1, 2008

"The hotel staff was lovely and the rooms were clean and larger than we had expected. The breakfast was quite good and kept us filled well into the mid-day. The staff was also very helpful with suggestions of restaurants and beaches."

Boston, Apr 29, 2008

"This hotel is located near many restaurants and stores and immediately off I-75. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were great. Breakfast every morning was better than expected. The pool and hot tub were clean and operational. I would certainly stay here again."

Syraucse, Apr 24, 2008

"This was absolutely one of the best hotel visits we have ever experienced, from the moment we arrived and was greeted by a very friendly, and informative staff to the moment we departed. Everything was perfect. The happy hour and great full breakfast was terrific! It is 1/4 mile from a very nice park with a running, biking, etc. trail."

Florida, Mar 23, 2008

"Our family of 4 including 2 teenagers just returned from a 5 night stay at the Wingate. The hotel was very clean, very good hot/cold breakfast with waffles, toast, pastries that meets both business and family needs. Coffee can use some improvement (of course Starbucks, etc. would be better). Beds were very comfortable and TV worked well. Housekeeping did a very nice job. We selected the hotel based on the reviews here and was not disappointed. Certainly deserves the tripadvisor ratings. Good location for the airport (30 minutes), Busch Gardens (10 minutes) and Legends Field (35 minutes). To the Clearwater, Madeira Beach areas expect 40-50 minute drive. The fitness cener and whirlpool area were not used due to our schedule but very adequate. Outdoor pool available."

Iowa, Mar 22, 2008

"The room was great - clean, comfortable. The staff was fabulous - helpful and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

utah, Mar 16, 2008

"I like Wingates, as an overall chain. The room was large, clean, and well maintained. The breakfast was good and they had both hot and cold food options. A nice plus was they have a shuttle service that will take you to places in the local area and they have free internet service."

Washington, DC, Mar 13, 2008

"Excellent experience, excellent staff, excellent facilities, would highly recommend to other travelers."

Lakeland, Feb 12, 2008

"We stayed five days in the North Tampa area (Busch Gardens, University of South Florida). We researched all of the value (2-plus star) hotels. The Wingate by Wyndham was hands-down the best option. Bruce B. Downs (the location of the hotel) is clean, safe and offers many options for dinner and entertainment (many restaurants, 20-cinema movie). The hotel back up to the nature preserve. The hotel is relatively new, very clean, and chock-full of amentities (fitness center, hot tub, internet access, business center, complimentary hot breakfast). Each room has LodgeNet (pay per view) access, hbo, and a good offering of channels. Each room has both a safe and a refridgerator. Every morning, guests receive a complimentary copy of USA Today. The rooms are very quiet. You can't hear the tv from the neighboring room, or the traffic from outside. The staff was very polite, and helpful."

lou1924, Feb 12, 2008

"We were visiting Tampa for a sad reason. My only sister had just died of cancer and we had driven from Az to attend the funeral. Because of the emergency trip we brought our pet with us. When we arrived in Tampa we could not locate a hotel/motel which was pet friendly near Land o' Lakes FL. As a last resort we drove into the Wingate on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. My wife went in expecting to be told "no pets" but to the contrary we were treated by the staff with sincere caring for us. They made every effort to locate a room in their hotel for us for the night and then worked very diligently to find a room for the second night. They were booked due to a soccer tournament. Dara at the registration desk, Steve in maintenance and Najwa the general manager were all very kind and wonderful. The facility was very clean, well maintained and modern with a nice fitness room. The complimentary breakfast was excellent. They even offered to carry our bags to the room we transferred to for the second night. It was a nice upgrade at no additional cost. The hotel was very pet friendly and made our Standard Poodle feel at home. The location was very convenient to the Interstate 75 and local shopping and restaurants. But the wonderful hospitality of the staff and management brought back the true meaning of inn keeping for travelers who are tried and experiencing a family sadness. We will always remember the stay at the Wingate with warm thoughts of a staff who really care and reached out to help us in a time of personal sadness."

tucson arizona, Dec 6, 2007

"We had a wonderful vacation at your hotel due to three employees at the front desk, Eric, Rob and Ritchie. They were very friendly. helpful and courteous. We hope you would commend these three people."

New Jersey, Nov 27, 2007

"Excellent Facility. The building and grounds are relatively new. The maintenance is Superb. Front dest staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well appointed. This hotel is simply the best we have stayed in over the past two years. (We have probably stayed in a total of a eight to twelve.) You won't be disappointed if you choose to stay in this hotel. This is the one located on Dona Michelle Drive, Tampa, FL."

Illinois, Nov 21, 2007

"We came in late and were leaving early the next morning. Even though we were not able to use all of the facilities, we could see there were plenty. Free internet, free printer, free gym, free breakfast... amazing. What was even better was the staff. Since we were leaving too early to have the breakfast, the two staff members made us a breakfast to go. This was truly beyond the call of duty. Everything was clean in its place. The halls, rooms, bathrooms, and lobby. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Manhattan Beach, CA, Nov 4, 2007

"The hotel is brilliant and we have never experienced such incredible service before. It was so lovely that it was hard to drag ourselves away from the hotel to go to the theme parks at all. Nice hotel...with friendly people made us feel like we were in our house..."

Atlanta, Oct 26, 2007

"Stayed here for a business trip with no particular expectations...it was chosen for me. I was pleasantly surprised to find exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Richie and John were prompt with services, gave a wonderful suggestion for dinner and when the taxi didn't arrive on time....they drove us in the shuttle bus to the restaurant! Very roomy rooms, very clean bathroom and comfortable bed. Between the complimentary wine and snacks the night before to the complete egg/sausage/waffle breakfast, I was very pleased with this hotel! I would suggest it for travel or family pleasure trips. Have fun!"

Michigan, Oct 10, 2007

"The hotel was very nice. I was most impressed with the staff Ritchie and John. We had a problem getting a taxi and they drove us to our resturant. They recommended where to eat, and were so helpful. If they were a reflection of the hotel, this one is a winner."

Corydon, IN, Oct 10, 2007

"We stayed here for a mini vacation to Busch Gardens, which we had booked through the Busch Gardens website. We were very happy. The Hotel was clean, the staff was nice. The breakfest was the best, I was surprised by bacon and sausage and a Waffle Iron. The room where clean, down comforter was nice and warm, sheets were clean, internet acess was available through wireless or a wired connection for Free. I couldn't get a wifi signal, but the wired in room box worked great, I was able to keep up with my Fantasy Football. While eating breakfest one morning a staff member offered and gave us some coupons to the a local resteraunt for free kids meals it was a welecome surprise. Lots of good places to eat close by, the Movie Theatre is pretty close for a walk, but I would suggest a drive. Busch Garden was about 20mins away Just get on Briuce down and head southwest.... I would definately go back to the Wingate when I go back to Tampa."

Washington, DC, Oct 5, 2007

"My fiance and I were in Tampa visiting family and we decided to stay at the Wingate. We were very pleased with our stay. Once we arrived the staff members were very friendly and upbeat and they took the time to talk to us about the hotel's accomadations which included a free breakfast, a workout room with a whirlpool and also the business center. The business center was great! There was never a wait to use the computers and that was definitely convenient for us. It felt like we were at home! The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was very good as well. I think we were expecting "typical" hotel breakfast food like small cereal boxes and milk but they really had a large selection of food and drinks so we were pleasently surprised. We really had a great stay and would definitely stay during our next visit to sunny Tampa!"

Indiana, Oct 3, 2007

"We (my family of 4-2 children) visited the Wingate while attending a family member's graduation from USF. Not only was the place spotless, the breakfast was awesome. I've never seen anyone have pre-prepared Belgium waffle mix ready to pour in a hot and ready waffle maker! If the stay, friendly staff, and great breakfast wasn't enough, we were delayed for 2 hours and had already checked out and was waiting in the lobby. Erica Miller did everything from keep up company, provide tape and paper for some raffle tickets we decided to bring to the luncheon we were attending to make us feel right at home. Even though they had no obligation to us after we had already checked out. I will definielty look for this chain for my future travels. Thanks Erica and the rest of the staff for making things great!"

Florida, Aug 11, 2007

"I have been staying at the Wingate Inn New Tampa for years. The staff goes out of their way to make our stay pleasurable. They have a great happy hour with complimentary wine and beer. In passing one day I commented that they didn't have Budweiser Select and that it was my favorite. Sure enough the following week they had it, and ever since they always make sure they have some for me. Somehow I also seem to receive complimentary upgrades without even asking. The staff is very professional and friendly. Any time I'm traveling in Tampa this is the only place I stay. It's my home away from home."

Stuart, May 7, 2007

"This hotel was simply wonderful! As a constant business traveller, I spend most of my time living out of a suitcase moving from one average hotel to the next. However, my stay at the Wingate Inn was one of the most comfortable & convenient stays I have had in a long time. At check-in, I was offered a cold bottle of water and friendly conversation with the manager, Eric. The guest room was incredibly spacious - a refrigerator, a microwave, & a safe in the room. And the room was CLEAN!!!!! The breakfast spread in the morning was overwhelming - eggs, bacon, fresh bread, & best of all, make your own waffles. Delicious! But, most of all - the staff was amazing! From the housekeepers that greeted me in the halls, to the breakfast attendant, Rodrigo. The entire staff seems overwhelmingly committed to guest happiness! Well Done, Eric! Please pass along my praise to your staff. There is no doubt that I will be back, because I have already booked my next reservation."

Sarasota, May 3, 2007

"I am the travel coordinator for my daughter's gym. We have stayed at a lot of places this season and a handful of them turned out to be awful so I was very anxious when we got to this hotel. I was happily surprised that this hotel turned out to be wonderful! The beds were so comfortable, the rooms were clean, and the staff was very polite and helpful! We didn't get to use the pool that weekend because it was being repaired but they were more than happy to bring us to their sister hotel via the hotel shuttle for anyone who wanted to swim. Of all 10 hotels we stayed at this season, this was the ONLY one that I did not receive any complaints about!"

PBG, FL, April 25, 2007