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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property
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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • University of South Florida
    10 min walk
  • Mangroves Grille
    1 min walk
  • Tampa Union Station
    21 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens in Tampa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. .This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida - 10 min walk
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 17 min walk
  • Yuengling Center - 18 min walk
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪SoFresh - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pho Quyen Vietnamese - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Florida
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers 247 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tampa hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 247 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 16333 square feet (1517 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 19 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per 24-hour period)

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 12.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (16333 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 19

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 29 2024 to November 23 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Busch Gardens Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Busch Gardens Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Busch Gardens
Embassy Busch Gardens Suites
Embassy Suites Tampa
Tampa Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Busch Gardens
Embassy Suites Hilton Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Embassy Suites Hilton USF Hotel
Embassy Suites Hilton Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Embassy Suites Hilton USF
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Tampa

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 973 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 973 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 973 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 973 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 973 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA, Saint Johns

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was broke and wasnt working. Ants on coffee pot and table. Staff never offered me any discount. They said they will note it and give it to manager to handle. No one ever handled it. . Wont go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kasey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Gulf Breeze

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had to change rooms because the first room the carpet was soaked. The second room toilet was not working and the A/C had a mind of its own. Either you freeze or you sweat as the thermostat was not working. Then they charged my credit card without my authorization or knowledge that I had to pay for parking. Terrible experience. Do not recommend, not worth the price the rooms should be $79 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not impressed at all
Room was very musty no hot water in the shower a/c filter was filthy dirty, and the room never really got cold. (not even at night) alot of money for that stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propert was amazing and the staff was awsome. The only complaint was the bed was super hard and the pillows were super small and soft. It was a really was a bad night sleep for my wife and myself. I would recommendbringing your own pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yudeisy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and rooms for family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived and checked in. In the room found popcorn on the floor and what appeared to be blood stains on the shower curtain. Took an hour to get another shower curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorelli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Busch Gardens. Close to restaurants, gas stations and they have a shuttle that takes you to shopping and park within a 3 mile radius of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Had a terrible experience at the Embassy by USF! Me and my family got in late on Friday and was given a room. When we get to the room, the room was warm/hot, so we put the AC on and it made terrible noise. We wait a while to see if the room starts getting cooler and if the noise would go away, but it did not. My kids fell asleep, so I walked down to the reception desk and ask to be moved to another room, which they did. The new room given to us was also very warm, but at this point it is already past 1am and I am not going to wake up my kids again. Absolutely terrible experience and we will no longer go to any Hilton chain hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tu pham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miosotis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property looks and front desk staff was friendly and helpful. I didn't like that I found left over food and drinks from the last customers in the fridge. Cleaning people has to be more careful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Like, This Property, I Will, Come Back Soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
This room was very well kept I was very satisfied with the room and amenities. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of Potential
Our first room had mold on the walls but we were able to get the room changed with no issues. The room we were moved to was ok, but the the rooms are due to be remodeled. There was no door knob on the bedroom door, the couch had stains, the faucet was dripping, the paint on the toilet seat was stripping and when flushed the sink drain would bubble and the a/c was not working properly. The front desk was always so professional and very nice. The hotel has so much potential but needs some tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the employees are very polite and attentive, I felt safe and comfortable with my kids, so close to my destination to Busch gardens, a little over my budget but will recommend this, also very spacious just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024