Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Property class: 3.5

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Courtyard
Creator video
Bar (on property)
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yuengling Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 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
(3 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)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 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
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible, Wellness)

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

Mobility Access King Boardroom Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens in Tampa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. .This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yuengling Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪USF Tampa Bookstore - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Kitchen USF - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 247 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Mangroves Grille, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 16333 square feet (1517 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 19 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mangroves Grille - This diner serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Parking on site (USD 13 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Mangroves Grille

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • 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
  • Limited room service
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 13 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 fire extinguisher, 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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
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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. 770 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1416 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara, Fernandina Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great USF location. Clean room with comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast. Great stay. Be aware that they charge $13 per day for parking!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deena, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean, great rooms, great free breakfast and afternoon get together snack time for guests. Would definitely stay there again. Thoughts - why is it that the more expensive the hotel, the more they charge for the small things? Don't really understand the daily charge for parking. You park in the hotel's normal parking lot, not a guarded parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jovenel

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was not satisfactory, water pressure was low and no hot water during a really cold night and no thermostat to control the temperature level in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast location friendliness of staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom needs a little upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about Embassy Suites on Spectrum Drive is tops! The rooms are very clean, the staff is excellent and the breakfast is amazing. We NEVER stay anywhere else in Tampa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JUAN

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room: Clean, with very comfortable beds, pillows, and sheets. Staff: Extremely kind and welcoming. Breakfast: The 6:30 AM start time is too late for early-rising business travelers—please consider opening earlier. Parking: Very disappointed with the "pay-by-phone" system; hotels should offer complimentary parking for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diomig

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jose carlos

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally the ac was not working we couldnt sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tarif

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suite and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Place was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a great area did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel! Awesome room, great breakfast and even had a manager's happy hour!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollynn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025