River Palace

Hotels
8.2 (221 reviews)
4609 Garden Lane , Tampa , US
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Facilities

Internet
Parking facilities
Restaurant facilities
Swimming pool facilities
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean/spotless frequently mentioned
Quiet/peaceful location
Helpful, responsive property manager (Alissa)
Scenic balcony/view
Modern furnishing and organized spaces
Washer and privacy
Good value / great location
Cons:
Pests reported (palmetto bugs, flies)
Uncomfortable/hard beds and fitted-sheet issues
Temperature control problems / rooms too hot
Noise from other rooms/upstairs
No TV in some rooms despite photos
Occasional unclean shared bathroom or housekeeping lapses
Isolated reports of management dishonesty/strict refund handling

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Many guests repeatedly praise the property as very clean and well kept; however several reviews report serious issues (palmetto bugs, unclean shared bathroom, trash left under beds) so overall cleanliness is positive but slightly lowered by those incidents.
Service
9
Service is frequently highlighted as a strength—Alissa, the property manager, is praised for being responsive, helpful and professional. There are a few strong negative reports about management (one alleging dishonesty/theft and another citing strict refund handling), but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9
Location is repeatedly described as quiet, peaceful, scenic and conveniently close to things; several guests explicitly value the peaceful/out-of-town setting and good proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
6.5
Room quality shows mixed-to-negative signals: multiple guests report uncomfortable/hard beds and fitted-sheet issues, problems controlling temperature (rooms too hot), lack of TVs despite listings, noise from adjacent rooms/upstairs, and occasional pest sightings—so room comfort and amenities brought this score down.
Amenities
7.5
Amenities mentioned include washer, balcony, ceiling fans and modern furnishings; however limited entertainment amenities (no TV in some rooms) and pest/cleaning issues reduce the score from excellent to above average.
Value for Money
8.5
Several guests explicitly call it great value and a top pick for visits to the area; a minority felt cheated due to cleanliness/room problems, so overall perceived as good value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall sentiment skews positive: many guests call the stay great, peaceful and would return, often praising the manager and cleanliness; a minority report serious negative incidents (pests, unclean shared bath, management complaints) but most experiences are highly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 18:25

Property Description

River Palace is conveniently situated in the vibrant Orient Park district of Tampa, just minutes away from top attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, and Amalie Arena. Guests at River Palace can enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms, free private parking, and complimentary WiFi. The units are equipped with a kitchenette, dining area, and either a terrace or balcony with scenic views. Ready to experience the convenience and comfort of River Palace?

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Important information

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
10
Love it here!!!
Pros:

The location and the quietness.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ismael • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Butler • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Cleanliness. Space, privacy

Cons:

That i cant have outside or unregistered company/guests

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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khashayar • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jones Dawson • couple • us
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark Olsen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • solo_traveller • us
10
It was good for the most part and the stay was great
Pros:

Clean and very modern and liked how it was out of the town

Cons:

The bed was a little hard and we couldn’t control the temperature and it was a little hot

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
1
River Slum
Pros:

Nice looking on arrival

Cons:

Palmetto bugs everywhere!!!!!! Could hear every movement upstairs. Alissa the property manager is not only a liar but either is or hires thieves! Don’t rent here unless you have verified a change in management. Guests so high on hard drugs that food is left all over the kitchen and solid waste in the toilet. Bed not made with sheets left over left there and trash under bed. Again, totally inept and incompetent management 😒

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Cómodo seguro y en paz
Pros:

Todo

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark Olsen • solo_traveller • us
10
"A True Gem is River Palace"
Pros:

Alissa is an excellent Property Manager, she keeps the house spotless and is quick and very efficient when communicating with her.
The balcony and view is calming and scenic and the location is quiet and safe.

Cons:

n/a

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosalinda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Serzh_G • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Reinaldo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I love this place. Very clean and nice people.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Serzh_G • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Serzh_G • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

The Property Is extremely close to Everything, and it’s on a quite road, the Property manager is extremely nice aswell as all of the other guests. Everything is kept extremely clean

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Great value and peaceful area
Pros:

Nice area, quiet and beautiful view.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee