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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Museum of Science and Industry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Yuengling Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 16 min walk
Fresh Kitchen USF - 15 min walk
USF Tampa Bookstore - 15 min walk
Panera Bread - 14 min walk
On Top of the Palms (MSC) - 15 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 transportation
Self 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
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
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.
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
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
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Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1279 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1279 reviews
8 - Good
253
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1279 reviews
6 - Okay
128
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1279 reviews
4 - Poor
97
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1279 reviews
2 - Terrible
98
Reviews
8/10 Good
Marguerite
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool was under construction. Wish we knew before. Toilet was difficult flushing and a/c was uncontrollable. Had to get maintenance twice . We were 6 adults, the premium suite not oh enough for 6 . Need upgrades in bathroom (double sink)..
Before I booked I called the hotel to make sure the pool would be open for my granddaughter. The staff assured me it was and the hours of operation. I booked my room and upon arrival, the pool was closed down for repairs. The front desk said it has been closed for a week already and did not know why someone would tell me otherwise. They offered an apology for my Expensive room-plus parking fees. Never again!!!
A/C unit very loud, could not watch tv in living area
Bruce
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Irving
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Irving
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Matthew, Naples
Traveled with partner
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location. Good breakfast and nice happy hour reception. Only one of three elevators worked, so accessing our room was slow. Also, we were surprised by a parking fee, even though the hotel advertised free parking.
Staff was fantastic and accommodating from the moment we arrived (very early) and requested an early check-in ,to the end of our stay. The rooms need updating and definitely some air freshening and window cleaning. And while it rained for two of the three days we were there, we were not informed prior to making reservations that the pool is closed for maintenance. But the place is in a super convenient location and the staff is amazing and it is what it is. It certainly was not dirty. Just needs sprucing and freshening up. Parking was always available.
Gina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Pablo Jose
Traveled with family and small children
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Not the best option to stay in Tampa. Bad cost-benefit ratio. Very expensive rate for an old and bad maintained hotel, the AC makes a terrible noise even with the door closed. Breakfast only serves until 9am. The parking fee is expensive ($12 per night) considering other similar hotels do not charge for it.
5 minute driving to Busch Gardens but definitely there are other much better and reasonable priced options nearby.
Very friendly service from all staff members we interacted with. The check in staff made the process seemless. The cleaning staff was very helpful and kind.
Vanessa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
heather
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
elevators VERY SLOW then only one working at times a lot of things “not working”
but overall noce
We were in town to go to Busch Gardens and the hotel was only a 5 min drive there which was really nice after a long day at the park. Hotel was nice, all the staff were so polite and helpful, and breakfast had a lot of options. The room was big enough for 4 adults, a child and 2 dogs! I would say the only complaints I had was that 2 of the 3 elevators weren’t working for a full day and we were on the top 8th floor and had to wait a long time to go up or down. So walking our 2 dogs became a long task. Other than that it was a great time.