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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$137
$121 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyride
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(108 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in Tampa (Temple Crest), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Yuengling Center and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Skyride - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 16 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 21 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF
Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes very fresh. The man working was very nice. We were greeted by the nicest person, Kiki. Very warm and welcoming. She was the sweetest person. She answered all out questions with a big beautiful smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nadeige

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Great service , comfortable and clean. Breakfast was pretty good as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Zee was friendly and acted like we were family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mima

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was beautiful clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

RAMON

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning opportunities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Venancio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fadi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very good but elevator had spilled fluid and no one cleaned it up
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tanya was amazing and a great start to our vacation. Check in was smooth. Room was beautiful. The hotel itself is beautiful. “Pita Plus” across the street is delicious and has variety of food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wet efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Abdul M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Smita

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff has been great and very accommodating at all times. Area shuttle to Busch Gardens is very convenient. Breakfast is good as well with healthy options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tiya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed for 4 nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Tampa near Busch Gardens. The amenities were ok. The staff at the frint desk were friendly and knowledgeable. We ate breakfast every morning. Most of the options were cold (omelets and sausage patties). However, it saved is from purchasing breakfast every morning. Additionally, our room was clean, but we struggled with the amount of studfiness we were experiencing in the room. We had to keep running the AC to combat it but it was below 50 degrees every night we were there! The only great thing about our experience was the shuttle to Busch Gardens. The drivers were very friendly and efficient. We went two days in a row, one of them being on New Years eve. We left the park around 12:30am and our drive Rick was quick to respond and picked us up. Overall, the experience was ok. Something really needs to be done about the air quality in the rooms and the overall breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was above our expectations. Rooms sparkling clean, great friendly staff and the shuttle service was a plus with a friendly and fun driver. The breakfast was great with an amazing variety. From now this week be our preferred hotel at bush gardens and recommended 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at front desk both days were so nice and friendly. Rooms were great but carpet was dirty and had stains. They need to deep clean carpets every now and then. Breakfast was decent. Close to Bush Gardens park. Will stay again if we come back to Tampa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Krishnakumar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025