Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Outdoor pool
Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby
Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • University of South Florida
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 0.9 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yuengling Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 8 2025 to April 18 2025 (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 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
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Embassy Suites Tampa
Tampa Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Busch Gardens
Embassy Suites Hilton Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1106 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

8/10 Good

Robert Thomas O'Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loud! But comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Nice pet friendly hotel. Free drinks at happy hour and free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Naples

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenswick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to USF was perfect and we truly enjoyed the overnight before cruising !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

The service was excellent and attentive. The breakfast was delicious and served with a smile. The staff was accommodating when we needed a place to meet. The elevators were quick, and the room was clean. The walking paths to the west of the hotel were great for a morning walk. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Tallahassee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
We went there for a relaxing pool vacation and was not informed when booking or upon check-in that the pool was under construction. When speaking with the front desk…which I think may have been the manager…her was response was that’s unfortunate!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was convenient for us and all the staff were very polite and good except housekeeping. Our room each day was not cleaned properly and we had to consistently call down to get items that they forgot to put in the room - bath mat, shampoo, soap, glasses. Kitchen counter wasn’t cleaned, microwave wasn’t plugged in because cord was too short and safe was never opened even though we called to have it done.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Hillsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times best hotel in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was black mold on the ceiling in multiple places in the room, especially in the bathroom which is a health hazard.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Day 1, cleaned the room, but did not replace the towels, bathtub drain very slow, sink drain slow, shower fixture needs replacement. Day 2, did not clean the room or replace towels. Coffee maker pitiful, went down all 3 days to the restaurant for coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So-so

There were a number of problems w/this room: 1. Our rooms was never made up 2. At one point, there was no water. 3. The breakfast was terrible. They did have an egg making section, but it was crowded and almost imposslble to use. The scrambled eggs on the buffet were inedible Definitely appreciated the van to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wytashanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great. We didn’t know that the pool was being worked on. The breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff went out of their way to help accommodate any needs we had! Great service and very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024