Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Yuengling Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

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

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Two Room Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Beds Two Room Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Bed Two Room Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Two Double Beds Two Room Premium Wellness Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Two Double Beds Two Room Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Bed Two Room Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 5

King Bed Two Room Premium Wellness Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access Two Double Beds Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Premium Wellness Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility Access King Bed One Bedroom Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Access King Bed One Bedroom with Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

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

Hearing Accessible King Bed One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible King Bed Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Two Double Beds One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Hearing Accessible Two Double Beds Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility/Hearing Access King Bed Premium Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 5

Hearing Access Premium Wellness Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Room King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. On-the-go breakfast is free. Other amenities include WiFi in public areas, self parking and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers 247 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of South Florida Botanical Gardens. A free manager's reception, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of South Florida and a 4-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 16333 square feet (1517 square metres) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Tampa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 and check-out are 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Tampa Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Busch Gardens
Embassy Suites Hilton Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1275 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pablo Jose

Travelled with family and small children
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
elevators VERY SLOW then only one working at times a lot of things “not working” but overall noce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family stay with dogs

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pool and no one told us. Room was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing birthday trip!

Amazing birthday trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey, Ormond Beach

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, breakfast was good staff were friendly and hotel rooms were spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robson Luiz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms. Very clean. Love happy hour and breakfast. Super convenient to campus. Wish the pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard Wayne, Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had issues with television signal/reception a couple of nights. Also, upon arrival noticed during check-in that the attendant gave water to guest in line before and after me…but didn’t offer water to me. Other than this, rest of staff and stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location especially for drop offs at USF. Only downside is paying for parking. It should just be in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Poonam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom sink was completely clogged. I have waited 15 minutes to water to drain. That’s gross. We paid more money for to have better services and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The good, the mediocre, and no ugly.

I have enjoyed staying there the last 5 times that I have stayed. The staff is great. The breakfast, as well as their happy hour are both great. My room wasn’t serviced until 4:00 one day, and wasn’t serviced at all the next day. If you want to tip, either bring change, or put it on your card, or room. Be aware that you have to make additional fee for parking on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We’ve spent numerous trips at this location, however this will be our last. Every time we visit, something goes wrong. For $200 per night, I don’t expect bedsheets to be thrust into my arms and told to make up the sofa bed myself!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in good location- on USF campus and close to Busch Gardens. Hotel shuttle made going back and forth to Busch Gardens very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025