About this property

Across from Busch Gardens and placed just off Interstate 275, this Tampa, Florida hotel provides an on-site convenience store and a daily breakfast. A free transfer service to Busch Gardens Tampa and free WiFi are available. A 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool are available at the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens. The hotel also offers a 24-hour business centre. Free parking is available at the property. The hotel offers in-room microwaves, refrigerators and coffee facilities. Tampa Holiday Inn Express-USF-Busch Gardens also provides the spacious rooms. The University of South Florida is 2.4 miles from the hotel. Guests are 2.9 miles from the Museum of Science & Industry. Yuengling Brewery is nearby along with the Yuengling Center at USF is nearby. We are close to Moffett Cancer Center and the VA hospital

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here for a trip to Busch Gardens the staff are all super friendly and extremely helpful There’s a shuttle to BG which is perfect the parking is included in the hotel and the breakfast is fab
  • Suzanne
    South Africa South Africa
    Great value for money with Breakfast included! Dove products in the bathroom
  • Angie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was quite large and the bed was very comfortable.Breakfast was the usual help yourself type, with a reasonable selection of items.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at the hotel were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable and perfect for our base for an overnight at Busch Gardens.
  • Carolyn
    Canada Canada
    Enjoyed the King size bed. The breakfasts were good. Front desk personnel were friendly and helpful!
  • Kirk
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property has a shuttle to the theme parks in the area, just tip the driver for their time for each trip. Great service!
  • Nik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming and helpful staff, nice clean room, great location and easy to reach from the airport.
  • Naomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely. We weren't able to check in until 3pm but the lovely man out front let us go sit by the pool and wait. The next day the lady at the front desk let me use her phone to try to sort transport to orlando
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcoming staff Spacious room with comfortable beds Decent breakfast Free parking 1 mile from Busch Gardens
  • Joanne
    Ireland Ireland
    The beds and pillows were so comfortable. Spacious room. Great TV and selection of channels. Shuttle to Busch Gardens on demand. Breakfast included. The girl on Reception (Tara/Taryn?) was so lovely and friendly.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests must be 21 years of age or older in order to check in without a parent or official guardian.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.