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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
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Gym
$144
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 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)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Embassy Suites Hotel Busch Gardens
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Tampa

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1138 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kiff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not all staff was helpful. Room was musty, glassas dirty, phone ripped out of wall and paying for parking was a hassle. You need to be able to pay for parking with your room. You should not have to us a QRcode and enter a bunch of information that the hotel already has. On top of that you have to pay without any indication what the charge is!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Positives and negatives. I’ll start with negatives 1) I can’t believe they charge for parking! It’s ridiculous, especially with the room prices already so high 2) I reserved and pre-paid for a handicapped king-sized bedroom but what I got was a non-handicapped room with / double beds. I arrived at 2am so I wasn’t about to go back to the desk at that time to complain. I had called ahead, much earlier in the night to let them know I would be late, so it wasn’t like they didn’t know I was coming. When I mentioned it when I checked out the person behind the desk apologized but made a lot of shallow excuses like “Well, we were overbooked” and “at least we didn’t move you to another hotel”. What? How is this my problem- and really why would you think that would make me feel better? It just pissed me off how it was all handled. Thankfully I didn’t spend much time in the room so it was fine. Now the good stuff: 1) clean and very spacious rooms! 2) The complimentary breakfast was amazing! So much variety and delicious too! 3) Bar & restaurant staff were great and food/drinks delicious (I had dinner there the last night)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Traveled with family
Great stay! Staff was super nice and helpful! Hotel is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we meet family here. Other than the request for adjoining rooms not fulfilled rooms were very comfortable and clean. The staff couldn't be any nicer. Breakfast with the entire family was very enjoyable, kid and adult friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abzal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location for USF guest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Charles Richard

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good but problems with digital and key entry. Also no water to shower or bath due to control being broken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carroll

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naturallee

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yolonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucretia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was nice but the hotel itself is filthy. Room wasn’t clean properly and was missing items. The environment was loud and ghetto. Pool area was unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, close to retail stores and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Thierry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at midnight and was given a room which had not been cleaned and the door was open upon our arrival. The room we moved to 836 had no cold water in the shower and no door knob on the door between the room and living area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

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

8/10 Good

Donna, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to see a show at USF!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
First checked in and the room was dirty. Bathtub looked like it was half cleaned because it had some dirt in it. I always inspect before I unpack my luggage and when my husband sat down on the couch, I saw a bug crawling on it. Took a video of it and went downstairs to get another room. To my surprise the second room was cleaner than the first, however, the bathtub was more dirtier than the first one. Water was leaking and it had a lot of grime and dirt in the middle of the shower. Even when I turned the shower off after trying to run the dirt down the drain, it stayed in place. Overall customer service was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025