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7.9

440 reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, 33612, Florida, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is a friendly 3-star hotel in Tampa, Florida, United States, tucked at 3705 Spectrum Boulevard about 7.9mi from downtown. Rates start from $152 per night, and the property has 440 reviews to guide future travelers.

Kick off mornings with breakfast, then enjoy an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool that’s free to splash around in. Handy perks include a free shuttle, a free fitness center, a free business center, and meeting/banquet facilities. Inside, expect air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, beach chairs/loungers, a kitchenette, an elevator, and free toiletries. Note that Pet Friendly stays, Private Parking, Wifi, and Parking On Site come with extra charges.

Located near Busch Gardens in Tampa, this hotel places guests near local attractions while offering practical conveniences to keep the itinerary flowing smoothly.

Begin mornings with a hearty start courtesy of breakfast, then stroll into Mangroves Grill for American fare. When it’s time to unwind, the outdoor pool offers a relaxing dip in an adults-only setting, a mellow backdrop after exploring nearby Tampa attractions.

Pets are welcome, though charges may apply, making it easier to travel with a furry friend. For payment, cash isn’t accepted, but major cards are supported, including JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, Maestro, and Carte Blanche.

A varied lineup of suites awaits, from Wellness Suite with a King bed to Deluxe Suite, King at 829 square feet and Premium Suite, King also at 829 square feet. Some options feature special touches such as a Jacuzzi in the Presidential Suite, a kitchen in other Presidential configurations, or two-bedroom layouts, offering space for groups or longer stays.

Closest airports

Tampa International Airport

9mi

St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

19.4mi

Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport

46.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Premium Wellness, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

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2 ROOM PREMIUM WELLNESS SUITE - 1 KING BED, PURIFIED AIR/ WATER- HEALTHY SNACKS- YOGA MAT, CMP BFST-EVE RECPT-WIFI AVL-SOFA-MICRO-FRIDGE

Premium King Suite - Non-Smoking in Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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Premium Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

830 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

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Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

2 Double Beds

270 sqft

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2 Doubles Premium Suite Hearing Accessible Ns is 269 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width plus desk.

Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking in Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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Premium, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

2 Double Beds

605 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The family room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This family room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Wellness, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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1Kg Prem Wellness Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

King Suite with Roll-In Shower - Mobility/Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking in Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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Suite, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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1 King Suite Mobility Hearing Accessible Tub Non-Smoking

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Premium Wellness, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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1 King Premium Wellness Accessible Tub.

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Premium Suite, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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1 KING PREMIUM SUITE HEARING ACCESSIBLE NOSMK, VISUAL FIREALARM/DOOR/PHONE ALERT-2 RM SUITE, INCL WIFI-DRINKS AND SNACKS-BRKFST-EVE RECEPT

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Premium Wellness, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

2 Double Beds

270 sqft

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2 Double Beds Premium Wellness Hearing Access is 269 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.

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Wellness Suite Double Room

605 sqft

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This room includes an air Purification system that removes 99.97% of dust, pollen, and other airborne allergens. Also includes Pelican shower filtration system, feather-free bedding, aromatherapy pillow spray, as well as coconut water and a healthy snack. Not pet friendly.

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Wellness, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

2 Double Beds

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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2 Dbls Wellness Hear Acc.

Premium Suite in Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

605 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

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x5

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Suite Two Double Beds Premium

Guest reviews

7.9

440 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Inhulsen

9.1

June 2025

Breakfast was amazing as usual! The omelet station chef prepared the best omelet I've ever had, and that includes cruise ships and restaurants! All the staff throughout the hotel was exceptional!

The room I stayed in my last trip had a very noisy A/C which interrupted my sleep. I've stayed at this hotel before in other rooms and did not experience this issue. I did not bother to report the issue to the staff, as I only spent one night here; It will not affect my intentions to book here again. The rest of the hotel is exceptional!

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Mary

9.1

December 2024

The rooms were very nice and the location to Busch Gardens was great.

The lady at reception when we checked in couldn't find our reservation and kept saying needed confirmation from hotel and not Booking. com. I often use Booking to reserve rooms and have never had this problem. The rest of the staff we had contact with were great! The other thing is the breakfast buffet was a little lacking. I have stayed at Embassy Suites often and always think the breakfast are very good. Would have liked a larger variety of fruits and the made to order eggs/omelets not too good.

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Brenna

8.2

April 2024

The breakfast was very good and the,staff hard working and efficient. The hotel is conveniently located to Busch Gardens and the shuttle to the park eliminates the expense and hassle of parking. Matt, the driver, is excellent & works,with you to coordinate drop off & pick up. The pool area was nice and bigger than the pictures. The suite rooms are big and good for families. The microwave & fridge are a bonus. I've stayed here before & will stay again.

The front desk staff was hit or miss, we had problems at check in. Our room was hot, musty & smelly. The AC hadn't been turned on.The associate was completely unsympathetic and flatly declared there was no other room. Fortunately the maintenance man was so efficient and got the unit working . The smell faded but never went away. Several front desk people were helpful with the,shuttle etc others were totally disinterested . One elevator never worked during our 3 day stay.

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Ernest

8.2

April 2024

Outstanding staff from reception to bar in terms of immediate service and hospitable attitude. Room accessibility & amenities; bathroom water temp & lighting, included breakfast variety. Of our group of about 30 people, all but 2 were pleased with this hotel.

Lack of room price availability/transparency; hotel source itself would not match Booking.com, Expedia, Priceline or similar service quotes; each service offered different rates; persons in same party paid from $400 to $175 per night for same type rooms and amenities. This situation may have depended on when reservations were made. Three elevators insufficient for hotel this size when it is nearly full - though in fairness had to wait only about 30% of time for another car and stay was during Spring Break.

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Benjamin

8.2

February 2024

Spacious, attractive hotel w/ a huge central courtyard w/ attractive plants and fountains. Friendly staff, ample parking, big hot and cold breakfast buffet. Room was large too w/ good views. Big fitness room. Close to Busch Gardens.

When 4 people are in a room please give 4 sets of towels! Hotels tend not to do that automatically. Also our kids slept in the front room (fold-out couch) but we had to run the fan all night b/c there was so much noise from the central atrium; better sound control at the room door would help!

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Elaine

10

May 2024

Very close to the college and was there for graduation .. having a breakfast and also dining for dinner and the bartender was amazing

No lunch option and shuttles should go farther than they do and especially an airport shuttle would be great and it was freezing cold in lobby and rooms and could not control temp in room had to shut off the ac completely to get comfortable

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Bernadette

10

October 2024

We stayed when we evacuated our house during a hurricane. The staff was so considerate and graceful to all of us. The hotel was full of evacuees and our pets…not the normal situation. Recognizing they have their own homes and families to be concerned about they took exceptional care of us and never made us feel like a burden.

Nothing

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Kimberly

8.2

June 2024

Location to Yuengling Center. Easy safe walk.

Long dreadful lines for check-in. If you wanted to purchase something in the gift shop (snacks etc.) pick um while you are in checkin line cause you have to pay for items at front desk. Even hours after I checked in, the line at the front desk was ridiculous that I still couldn’t buy any snacks.

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Suequita

10

April 2024

The staff was very nice, we did have to pay for parking and we were charged twice even though we only had 1 vehicle.

They probably need to get a new toaster because the fire alarm kept going off in the morning when people tried to use it and everyone had to evacuate the building.

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Don

9.1

December 2024

The check in staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel has a "happy hour" from 6-7:30 p.m. that we just barely made. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The breakfast has made-to-order omlets and other choices.

The room had a bit of musty smell. Maybe the carpet is too old.

Points of Interest Around Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Attractions

Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)

0.7mi

Ybor City

6.4mi

Sim Center

20.8mi

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

22.8mi

Sunken Gardens

22.9mi

North Straub Park

23.3mi

St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts

23.5mi

Salvador Dalí Museum

23.9mi

Honeymoon Island

24.5mi

Caladesi Island

24.7mi

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

25.2mi

Clearwater Beach

25.8mi

Sand Key Park

26mi

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

27mi

St. Pete Beach

30.3mi

Restaurants

Mangroves Grill

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Is Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. However, please note that charges may apply for bringing your pet along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens?

The timetable for guests at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is to check in post 04:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens?

Yes, there is parking available at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. The hotel offers private on-site parking for a cost of $12 per day. Advanced reservation for parking is not required.

What's the nightly rate at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens?

Accommodation at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens starts as low as $152. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offer?

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers a variety of suite options, including one-bedroom king suites, executive suites, and premium suites, all of which are non-smoking. The suite sizes are approximately 603 sqft and can accommodate between 4 and 6 adults, with bed options ranging from king size to double beds. There are also family rooms available with double beds, accessible features, and non-smoking policies.

How can guests spend their time at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens?

Guests at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or stay active and work out at the fitness center.

For those who need to catch up on work, there is a business center available, providing a productive environment. Additionally, the hotel offers a fitness facility, allowing guests to maintain their exercise routine even while away from home.

When it comes to dining options, guests can enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant called Mangroves Grill, which specializes in American cuisine.

Overall, guests have a variety of options to spend their time at the hotel, whether it's relaxing by the pool, staying fit, or indulging in a sumptuous meal at the restaurant.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens have a pool for guests?

The hotel has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants located within Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens?

Yes, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens has a restaurant on site called Mangroves Grill. The restaurant offers American cuisine.

What methods of payment does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens accept?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens accepts a variety of payment methods including Discover, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, Visa, Maestro, and Carte Blanche. However, it should be noted that cash payments are not accepted.