This HGI is located in the Highland Manor office park. I stayed 4 nights on a trip to my company's offices that are also in Highland Manor. The office park and hotel grounds are very manicured and lush with giant live oak trees. I-75 is behind the hotel, but with all of the trees it took me a few days to see that. My room faced the freeway, but I never heard any freeway noise. Brandon typifies suburban sprawl, so you will be able to find any chain restaurant your heart desires. The hotel has a nice map of them which I just about wore out on my stay. My room was very comfortable for 1 person. Soft pillows/sheets/towels. In-room fridge/microwave/coffee maker. The alarm-clock/radio with buttons pre-set to channels that were labeled "News", "Rock", "Country" was a thoughtful feature. If you changed the water temp in the shower, it responded instantly (I don't even have that at home!) A/C kept the temperature wherever you set it, though it was a little loud. Restaurant: Never tried it because I stocked up at the grocery store when I arrived. It did seem very popular with the other business travelers at breakfast, happy-hour, and dinner time. Lots of people seemed to be taking advantage of room-service and I over-heard another customer say "Wow, you guys are fast" on my way down the hall. Business center: Didn't try it here, but it looked like other HGI's I've stayed with. Nice for printing your boarding pass real quick. Fitness center: Not the best. It was equipped with a water cooler and towels, but there were too many cardio machines for the small space allotted. Didn't even have a little set of dumbbells. The motion of the weight machine wasn't smooth. I did enjoy using the treadmill. Check-in: I checked in on Sunday at 1:30. They didn't make me wait until 3:00, and since the place was deserted the VERY friendly desk clerk spent plenty of time providing directions and restaurant recommendations. Cleanliness: The room and common areas seemed very clean. But I did advise the manager that the carpeting in my room (232) probably needed cleaning. When the maid left, the bathroom floor was clean, but after I'd been walking in and out barefoot the bathroom floor (and my feet) looked grungy. Overall, it's everything you need for business travel and it's nice enough that you can tolerate a stay of several days.

Stayed one night at the Hilton Garden Inn, got a corporate comp room thru our work. It is about 20 minutes from the TPA airport easy enough to get to. Hotel is located in an industrial park that is nicely landscaped and quiet. We arrived late evening and opted to go out to eat as opposed to the restaurant in house. You will need to get onto the I-75 to get to the familiar places to eat like Applebees etc. or check at the desk for something else. There is a Dunkin Donuts about a 5 min. drive on the main blvd. nearby if you don't need/wish to pay the $9.95 per person for the buffet breakfast. The checkin was smooth and easy. Rooms were very clean and one thing I always check for is everything in working order (no broken appliances) and it was. Rooms have a microwave and mini fridge. The room was "business" style. We'll be back.

Great Hotel....Friendly Staff & Clean room. Very convenient to I-75 Fantastic bed & pillows. Best night's sleep in a long time. Close to Brandon Town Center in which you have to try Barnacles Restaurant for lunch or dinner. There are 457 TV's plus 17 huge screens. Great happy hour and food. Only thing I wished I had done, was book this room on priceline.

This really is a nice hotel. very friendly/helpful staff. About 10minutes easy drive to Busch Gardens( they give you a map) Nice resturant for both evening and breakfast (plenty choice at breakfast). Rooms clean and spacious and have fridge/microwave. Definately would use this hotel again if visiting Busch Gardens. Now the minor complaint. The Bar closed at 9pm, but the reception area is nice enough to sit in and enjoy already paid for drinks. A great place to stay!!!!!!!!!