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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Creator video
Bar (on property)
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $148
$130 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yuengling Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

2 ROOM EXECUTIVE SUITE-1 KING BED-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

2 ROOM PREMIUM SUITE-1 KING BED-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

2 ROOM PREMIUM SUITE-2 DOUBLE BEDS-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 movies

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

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

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About the neighborhood

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 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yuengling Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

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

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 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Mangroves Grille, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mangroves Grille - This diner serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 13 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Mangroves Grille

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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

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 13 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 fire extinguisher, 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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. 813 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1471 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and breakfast were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, comfortable bed, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, staff, amenities, and environment were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my "go-to" when I'm in Tampa!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Excellent staff. The lounge and breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Safiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, great breakfast and even a complimentary happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel! Awesome room, great breakfast and even had a manager's happy hour!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eridanis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great in every way
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Amazing the best Embassy Suites
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay all great Breakfast was the best !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast location friendliness of staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great USF location. Clean room with comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast. Great stay. Be aware that they charge $13 per day for parking!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dafne

Clean, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fitzgerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff at check in, and an amazingly comfortable bed in a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, great staff, great food!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great, breakfast was yummy, transport was fun. Best spot to stay for Busch Gardens vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, very clean! Wonderful breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026