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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Yuengling Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sultan's Sweets - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Located close to Yuengling Center and University of South Florida, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

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Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG located?

Located in Temple Crest, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of South Florida. Yuengling Center and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1010 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Great location and brand new Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for what we needed and very close to Busch Gardens
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compared to a Hiton Garden I stayed in last week in Cleveland Ohio, this was the best of the Two . Holiday Inn Express in Tampa was Half the price for more nights and twice the service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reign

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and very comfortable rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service while checking in. Made my boyfriend and I feel welcome right away. Room was nice and clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming. Breakfast selection was good. Close to everything we needed for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really clean nice hotel perfect for a family, breakfast is good but specially the staff is amazing they really make you feel great and well received specially KIki she is just a sunshine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was extremely friendly and helpful! Our room is very nice and spacious. Pool area could use a bit of a spruce up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness
For a visit to Bush Garden ,this locations its ideal due to convenient proximity to the park and additionally, the Hotel provides a shuttle service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice receptionist. Clean room. Clean common areas and pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😬
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the free breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to Busch Gardens which is minutes away. They have a shuttle to take you to/from Busch which means you save $ on parking. Breakfast, ehh. Staff is super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was convenient to the hospital where my sister was in ICU. Restaurants and stores were nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay, clean hotel

Stayed overnight everything was good. clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Demetria

Liked: Staff & service
Property needs upgrades. Carpet desperately needs replacing. I won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

The hotel is average at best…and that’s generous. The neighborhood is suspect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was my only issue. Other guests were filling plates like they had not eaten in a week. Staff replaced food items as fast as they could.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel near Buc-ee's. Staff was great and rooms were clean and comfortable. Would definitely book again if traveling I-95.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025