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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • University of South Florida
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • 1215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

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
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5-star Tampa hotel close to University of South Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center 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 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 fitness center.

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Event facilities measuring 16333 square feet (1517 square meters) include conference space. This Tampa hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Self 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 crib
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • 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 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

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 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)

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 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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
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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Embassy Busch Gardens Suites
Embassy Suites Tampa
Tampa Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Busch Gardens
Embassy Suites Hilton Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
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Embassy Suites Hilton USF
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1093 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in staff was awesome. Room was very clean. One of the lights didn't work, but that didn't really matter for our one night stay. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lemont

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

Kudos!

All the staff was very helpful to me personally. I am in a wheelchair and I had difficulty getting to my handicap room from the elevator so I requested a room right across from the elevator and the accommodated me right away. And the front desk personnel who helped me tremendously was Anna and Kay. While I was enjoying the free custom made breakfast I had a husband and wife helped me with my plates and brought me coffee and made sure I had everything I need, shout out to Lorenzo and his wife who’s name fails me right now but I already left a kudos for them in another post. I highly recommend embassy suites USF in Tampa Fl!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine, Lake Worth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the rooms are very spacious. The breakfast selection is good and the two free drinks per night at happy hour was a nice surprise. The staff is extremely professional, friendly and accommodating. This is now my hotel of choice when I am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience

Room next to us smoked weed all night. I have a 10 year old with down syndrome. Bathtub rusted. Chipped paint. Phone did not work to call for room service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Competent, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toccara

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, rooms, location and foods was wonderful. The breakfast was amazing with flavor. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hate when a motel is nothing like its pictures or description, but this hotel is exactly as shown and described. It is very clean, nice, and private; each room is spacious. You will not go wrong staying here; it is an amazing place with a hot breakfast, room service, and much more. It also has stunning views inside and out and is right on the USF campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Shuttle service and proximity to hospital was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danisver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've been to this hotel several times, and this time something happened that I didn't like... they're charging for parking. I don't understand how they can do this or what led them to charge their guests for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frady

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

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area Staff was nice Under staffed at every level
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Johns Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James, Portsmouth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was fine, but the huge tv's had no wifi connection to Prime or Netfix
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

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

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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

Our area go-to hotel

I’ve stayed here several times to visit our daughter at USF. Unfortunately, the campus charges a 15.00 parking fee nightly, or your car will be towed. This does allow you to park on any payed parking on campus. Breakfast is very good. It can be loud depending on what groups are staying there. This is our go-to spot in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
We love staying here every time we visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shortage of people working in restaurants, bar etc. cook in the kitchen refused to cook an egg and said we had to take the egg mix instead. We have stayed at this location in the past but it has went downhill lots
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

F Kathie

Traveled with partner
The person that checked me in was also waiting on tables later. She should stay a waitress. She did not recognize my Hilton Honors status. Beginning in January the hotel began charging for parking. . . $12 bet me with the Fees and taxes $14.38. The heat/air did not work properly even after maintenance worked on it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

8/10 Good

Daryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice but our room was ice cold due to a faulty AC/heat unit. We called the front desk at 11:15pm sat night, maintenance didn’t show up until 9:15am sun morning. We had to turn the unit off and since it was 50 degrees outside, we slept in our outdoors clothes. We were told no maintenance staff were availabl at night. They should’ve told us that and right away and maybe we could’ve changed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025