Love staying at the Barrymore! Clean rooms, awesome views of the city, and great service. Laquasha was a a wonderful help and will certainly take care of you.
Stella L.
Omg I can't even start to explain how disgusting and RATCHET this place is. A very large group of us were staying here and me and my roommate/bestie were in the same room and we had several HUGE (picture below) cockroaches and then several babies! We moved in with 2 other girls that night because they kept multiplying so we got I to there room and we didn't open any of our stuff and on the opposite side of the room another huge roach and 2 of her babies! We then split up and moved to to other girls rooms and me and my bestie did not even bring any stuff and there was a huge one on the wall. I feel bad to say that this place DESPERATELY NEEDS a redo! I have been brushing my teeth with egg flavored water all week ! Needless to say the staff here is very nice but my roomie and I have had trouble sleeping because we feel them crawling all over us!!!!
Michael B.
I rarely leave reviews but I need to warn potential customers about this hotel. My family and I recently stayed here for a family reunion. When my GF and I got to our room we immediately noticed an odd smell in the room... strange but ok, not the worst thing that could happen. When she went to use the bathroom she noticed hair on the toilet (yes, THAT kind of hair) I called the front desk to ask for the room to be cleaned, the associate apologized and said she'd send someone up immediately. However, no one came to clean the room until the next day and even then, although we requested fresh sheets, they simply made the bed and that was that ( we know this bc my GF's makeup was still on the sheets. We also heard entire conversations from the rooms surrounding us. My sister, who was in a separate room on a different floor woke up to bite marks on her legs. We assume from either bed bugs or fleas. While dining in the banquet hall reserved for us, we happen to look down to see a roach scurry across the floor. We ended up checking out 2 days early and booked the rest of our stay at the Grand Hyatt. I do however have to shout out the shuttle drivers at the Barrymore who were awesome and super accommodating.
Dwayne B.
So I am currently staying in this hotel and it is amazing!! Laquesha at the front desk was truly amazing,she was so funny and friendly and she just made you feel comfortable!! Thanks Laquesha you are a beacon!!The rooms are clean and the views are very nice!!A must stay again!!
Foodspy J.
I must say, that although the hotel and staff are coming out of COVID, the staff did everything possible to ensure that we were comfortable. Our rooms were cleaned every day, the shuttle staff were always pleasant and ready with great information for looking eateries, activities etc. The shuttle is free within a 2 mile radius. The front staff is exceptional. Specifically, Ms. Cara G. She was a great resource, and always delightful. I was there for 5 days and my friend was there for 3 days. We have several trips coming up and we will stay at the Barrymore. I look forward to the re-opening of the restaurant and bar.
Shehab A.
The hotel is nice, good location One of the staff on the front disc named Valerie she is an outstanding person willing to help and make your day easier Thank you Valerie
Nataly R.
Great location, polite staff, nice little pool area and Dwayne was absolutely amazing.
Max A.
Downloaded yelp, just to leave this review for one of the shuttle drivers they have working for them. Angelo was one of the most professional and courteous drivers. He drove with care and held a nice conversation with me. All the drivers should strive to be like Angelo. It was a pleasure meeting him
Savannah M.
I was placed to live here by the University of Tampa. I lived here from August 2021-May 2022. I've lived in Florida all my life and have never had constant sinus infections like I do ever since I've been forced to live in this hotel. The amount of mold and impurities I've been surrounded with for months on end is honestly repulsive. After complaining for something to be done, I was told "it's just Florida allergies." Mind you, I've lived in FL ALL. MY. LIFE. I would constantly clean my room (vacuum, disinfect and dust...EVERYTHING) and I've killed many MANY roaches in my room alone. Mind you, I was on the 11th floor, very very far from the ground level. Also, the laundry rooms are absolutely disgusting and very cluttered. They seem to never be cleaned either. Not to mention the entire floors which contain the laundry rooms are 90°+. Moral of the story: This place has a BAD roach problem, mold problem and terrible facilities. Save yourself some money and sanity and just SKIP THIS HOTEL.
Tawanda Foster
Overall this is a beautifully renovated hotel. We had an event and Salina the sales mgr was very helpful. I can't say enough about Miles, banquet mgr. He made sure everything went smoothly. He was very attentive and we are very appreciative. We had a blast.
We have stayed here several times and love this hotel. The historical aspect is very interesting to us. The location is fantastic and the staff is absolutely wonderful. The rooms are quite large and we have enjoyed the restaurant and bar several times. We just had all of our out-of-town guests staying here for our daughter‘s wedding. Everyone loved it!
A. M.
Solid 2-star hotel, so don't let the dated promotional photos convince you it's anything but. Probably more like a 3 star hotel 15 years ago, but it's showing it's age and general wear and tear. Primary issue is everything could use a deep cleaning to remove hair, flaking paint, and general muck from the rooms. If you could stay here for less than $100/night, it would feel tolerable for downtown Tampa. Anything higher, look around. I think you'll get much better value for the money with a major brand hotel in the area.
Carol Lynn Chilton
I attended a conference for 2 hours. The conference room was nice, comfortable chairs and good acoustics. Thank you !
Brady M.
Disappointing experience on my birthday of all weekends! Was welcomed with a dirty and unkept hotel with disgusting old yellow paint. I even notified them it was my birthday and didn't even receive a happy birthday from the front desk when checking in.. just to make things worse, they charged me with extra fees and wouldn't even accept a military discount. Safe to say i Won't be returning!
Tanya Mason
Close to many area attractions, great customer service!
Love staying at the Barrymore! Clean rooms, awesome views of the city, and great service. Laquasha was a a wonderful help and will certainly take care of you.
Omg I can't even start to explain how disgusting and RATCHET this place is. A very large group of us were staying here and me and my roommate/bestie were in the same room and we had several HUGE (picture below) cockroaches and then several babies! We moved in with 2 other girls that night because they kept multiplying so we got I to there room and we didn't open any of our stuff and on the opposite side of the room another huge roach and 2 of her babies! We then split up and moved to to other girls rooms and me and my bestie did not even bring any stuff and there was a huge one on the wall. I feel bad to say that this place DESPERATELY NEEDS a redo! I have been brushing my teeth with egg flavored water all week ! Needless to say the staff here is very nice but my roomie and I have had trouble sleeping because we feel them crawling all over us!!!!
I rarely leave reviews but I need to warn potential customers about this hotel. My family and I recently stayed here for a family reunion. When my GF and I got to our room we immediately noticed an odd smell in the room... strange but ok, not the worst thing that could happen. When she went to use the bathroom she noticed hair on the toilet (yes, THAT kind of hair) I called the front desk to ask for the room to be cleaned, the associate apologized and said she'd send someone up immediately. However, no one came to clean the room until the next day and even then, although we requested fresh sheets, they simply made the bed and that was that ( we know this bc my GF's makeup was still on the sheets. We also heard entire conversations from the rooms surrounding us. My sister, who was in a separate room on a different floor woke up to bite marks on her legs. We assume from either bed bugs or fleas. While dining in the banquet hall reserved for us, we happen to look down to see a roach scurry across the floor. We ended up checking out 2 days early and booked the rest of our stay at the Grand Hyatt. I do however have to shout out the shuttle drivers at the Barrymore who were awesome and super accommodating.
So I am currently staying in this hotel and it is amazing!! Laquesha at the front desk was truly amazing,she was so funny and friendly and she just made you feel comfortable!! Thanks Laquesha you are a beacon!!The rooms are clean and the views are very nice!!A must stay again!!
I must say, that although the hotel and staff are coming out of COVID, the staff did everything possible to ensure that we were comfortable. Our rooms were cleaned every day, the shuttle staff were always pleasant and ready with great information for looking eateries, activities etc. The shuttle is free within a 2 mile radius. The front staff is exceptional. Specifically, Ms. Cara G. She was a great resource, and always delightful. I was there for 5 days and my friend was there for 3 days. We have several trips coming up and we will stay at the Barrymore. I look forward to the re-opening of the restaurant and bar.
The hotel is nice, good location One of the staff on the front disc named Valerie she is an outstanding person willing to help and make your day easier Thank you Valerie
Great location, polite staff, nice little pool area and Dwayne was absolutely amazing.
Downloaded yelp, just to leave this review for one of the shuttle drivers they have working for them. Angelo was one of the most professional and courteous drivers. He drove with care and held a nice conversation with me. All the drivers should strive to be like Angelo. It was a pleasure meeting him
I was placed to live here by the University of Tampa. I lived here from August 2021-May 2022. I've lived in Florida all my life and have never had constant sinus infections like I do ever since I've been forced to live in this hotel. The amount of mold and impurities I've been surrounded with for months on end is honestly repulsive. After complaining for something to be done, I was told "it's just Florida allergies." Mind you, I've lived in FL ALL. MY. LIFE. I would constantly clean my room (vacuum, disinfect and dust...EVERYTHING) and I've killed many MANY roaches in my room alone. Mind you, I was on the 11th floor, very very far from the ground level. Also, the laundry rooms are absolutely disgusting and very cluttered. They seem to never be cleaned either. Not to mention the entire floors which contain the laundry rooms are 90°+. Moral of the story: This place has a BAD roach problem, mold problem and terrible facilities. Save yourself some money and sanity and just SKIP THIS HOTEL.
Overall this is a beautifully renovated hotel. We had an event and Salina the sales mgr was very helpful. I can't say enough about Miles, banquet mgr. He made sure everything went smoothly. He was very attentive and we are very appreciative. We had a blast.
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We have stayed here several times and love this hotel. The historical aspect is very interesting to us. The location is fantastic and the staff is absolutely wonderful. The rooms are quite large and we have enjoyed the restaurant and bar several times. We just had all of our out-of-town guests staying here for our daughter‘s wedding. Everyone loved it!
Solid 2-star hotel, so don't let the dated promotional photos convince you it's anything but. Probably more like a 3 star hotel 15 years ago, but it's showing it's age and general wear and tear. Primary issue is everything could use a deep cleaning to remove hair, flaking paint, and general muck from the rooms. If you could stay here for less than $100/night, it would feel tolerable for downtown Tampa. Anything higher, look around. I think you'll get much better value for the money with a major brand hotel in the area.
I attended a conference for 2 hours. The conference room was nice, comfortable chairs and good acoustics. Thank you !
Disappointing experience on my birthday of all weekends! Was welcomed with a dirty and unkept hotel with disgusting old yellow paint. I even notified them it was my birthday and didn't even receive a happy birthday from the front desk when checking in.. just to make things worse, they charged me with extra fees and wouldn't even accept a military discount. Safe to say i Won't be returning!
Close to many area attractions, great customer service!