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Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 21
Email: janderson@baystarhotels.com
Front Desk: 1-813-9368200
Amenities & Services
Free breakfast
Parking
Pets allowed
Pool
Fitness center
Wifi included
Meeting facilities
ABOUT OUR HOTEL
Smart Tampa hotel near Busch Gardens and USF
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens, conveniently located across the street from Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Located just minutes from USF and Moffit Cancer Center, as well as Shriner's Hospital, Advent Health, the VA Hospital, Johnson Controls, Yuengling Brewery, Verizon, Pepsico and Cardinal Health, we are a great choice for business or pleasure stays.
Close to many wonderful options for dining and shopping nearby, not to mention great attractions such as the Museum Of Science & Industry, The Yuengling Center, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Florida State Fairgrounds, historic Ybor City, Tampa Cruise Terminal, Tampa River Walk, Hard Rock Casino, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Raymond James Stadium, the Spring Training home of The New York Yankees: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Amelie Arena and the Florida Aquarium. With easy access to and from I-275, I-4 and I-75, we are the perfect location for any travel to the Tampa Bay area. Purchase discounted Busch Gardens and Adventure Island tickets at the front desk and take advantage of our complimentary shuttle to and from the parks as well as the Moffit Cancer Center.
Our 100% smoke-free property features an outdoor heated pool and sundeck, fitness center, meeting space for up to 40 guests, business center, welcoming lobby and breakfast area, and 24-hour sundry shop and complimentary coffee available in lobby.
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
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- Busch Gardens Shuttle
- Enjoy our pool
- Breakfast
- GROUP DISCOUNTS & MEETING SPACE
- CLOSE TO AMUSEMENT PARKS WITH FREE SHUTTLE
FAQs for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens
Yes, when you book your stay at Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens direct with IHG, choose one of our flexible rates which include the flexibility to change or cancel your reservation at no charge. For full details, refer to our Travel Advisory details.
No, there is no on site restaurant at Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens.
Breakfast at Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens is available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Yes, Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens offers a local area shuttle. Check our Area Transportation page for more details.
Check-in at Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contact the hotel directly for options available for early check-in or late check-out.
Yes, Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens has an outdoor pool.
Yes, there is an onsite fitness center at Tampa -USF-Busch Gardens.
ALWAYS INCLUDED
All of our hotels use the IHG Green Engage system, an innovative online environmental sustainability system that gives our hotels the means to measure and manage their impact on the environment. It’s our way of making sure we’re protecting our surroundings for our guests today, and tomorrow.