Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Yuengling Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Two Room Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Beds Two Room Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Bed Two Room Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Two Double Beds Two Room Premium Wellness Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Two Double Beds Two Room Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Bed Two Room Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 5

King Bed Two Room Premium Wellness Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access Two Double Beds Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Premium Wellness Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility Access King Bed One Bedroom Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Access King Bed One Bedroom with Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Hearing Accessible King Bed One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible King Bed Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Hearing Accessible Two Double Beds Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Premium Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 5

Hearing Access Premium Wellness Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Room King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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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 (11.5 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yuengling Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪USF Tampa Bookstore - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Kitchen USF - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 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.

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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,333 square feet of conference space
  • 19 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 a smoke detector and 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. 708 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1305 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The facility was wonderful and happy hour and breakfast were great. However, the dining table in our room had not been cleaned and we found a shrimp tail on the floor. The nightstand had rings left from a glass
Shrimp tail found on floor
Table had not been cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PAMELA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only bad thing I can say is about the breakfast and that would be being picky. The place is clean and the staff is friendly making sure all is good. Kennice helped top nocth. This migjt be our new place when we come to Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and commun areas were too cold at our arrival, but we really enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne, Jacksonville

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first impression of this hotel aesthetically was that it was in dire need of renovation. I arrived to the hotel at 2pm and Justin told me there would be a $50 early check-in fee. I refused to pay and sat until 3 in the lobby. At 3 I went back and with Justin looking on with a smirk, Oisho told me it would still be $50. This is greedy and silly and I told them so. If I arrived at 9am I could understand. Justin seemed to take enjoyment at that point to tell me that there were people ahead of me “that paid $75” for early check in. I asked Oisho if I could speak to the manager. He said she was the office manager. I told her that I meant the GM and they did not give me that person’s name. This is not what I expect from Hilton. This is a greedy and gross property. The property is rundown inside. The nicest area is the restaurant area with the water feature. The bed was uncomfortable and the room felt damp. I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hosts and room was great and enjoyable. Unfortunately the restrooms were a mess and 2 elevators were not working. The other customers were rude and not responsible with their children.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired hotel in need of update. Charged us $50 to get into our room an hour early! Rude front desk. Bad customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had accessible room with wet carpet in the room. Room smelled like a wet dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel pretty clean overall. Needs to be updated ASAP!! Great location to Bush Gardens and USF.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a Busch Gardens excursion. Plenty of dining options in the area too. Will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jodi a.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

They gave away our room!

I took my nieces and nephew to Busch Gardens for the day so we didn't get to the hotel to check in until after 8pm. I had a reservation for a room with 2 queen beds, well the management gave our room away without contacting us. So instead they gave us a room with one bed. ONE for four people. They gave me a snack bag and a cot, like that is supposed to make everything better. Needless to say, I was really unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was the perfect location for my event. Breakfast & Happy Hour was great! Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin was horrible. We got into our room an hour after checkin. Had to wait around. They were not prepared for parents’ weekend even though they are literally on the campus. Need a better pool and pool furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Went for USF Family weekend. Good breakfast. Comfy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025