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 (11.4 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.
What's nearby
University of South Florida - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Yuengling Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 16 min walk
Fresh Kitchen USF - 15 min walk
Panera Bread - 14 min walk
USF Tampa Bookstore - 15 min walk
On Top of the Palms (MSC) - 15 min walk
About this property
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Florida
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.
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 fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 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 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.
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.
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
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
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Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews
8.2
Very good
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There was no AC at this hotel. The staff all know there is no AC they don’t move you to another room. The temperature doesn’t go below 78 degrees. Staff is rude. I do not recommend staying at this hotel or any Embassy.
Very nice hotel, conveniently located next to the hospital. I like the air purification availability in room selection and also the filter in the shower head for the water. The breakfast in the morning included an omelette station, which was nice.
Embassy hotel near buch garden was a exalent choice..I got lots of sleep and I found everything i needed in the area..Will stay again with out a doubt 🙋♂️
The property is in a convenient, safe, and quiet location. It's walkable to the college, shopping and dining options, and local attractions. With that said, the property also provides transportation for those in need. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Todo estuvo muy bien solo que no habían toallas suficientes en la habitación
Grethell
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Bekki
Travelled with family, Business traveller
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is in desperate need of an overhaul but likely won’t receive one because it is always full with USF families. Room just felt damp and musty. I will not utilize this hotel in the future when I’m back in the area.
Also charged me and deposit plus a nightly fee even though I had already paid through Expedia. Had to call customer service to take care of it.
Big ad when you walk in about air purification services the reason they have that is because I need it. The room smells, horrible of mold or humidity.
Unfortunately, couldn’t change the room because we had a double handicap and were in need of staying there due to visiting the Moffit Cancer center
We were there from a Friday through Monday and although the purifier was running all weekend long, the smell never went away and to top it off they leave the air conditioners off between rentals, which idoes not
help
apparently it’s an issue with these 31 rooms. Avoid those that end with 31
Staff is nice and breakfast is good
But I would not stay there again
Management should check for mold
I’ve stayed in multiple Embassy suites in the past. This one by far has been the worst experience with this brand. I had a total of 4 rooms for my family. On room had a leak in it when we arrived. Another room had the toilet to overflow in the middle of the night without being used. The 3rd room had a sewer smell each time the toilet flushed. And the 4th room’s AC didn’t work. All of these issues were brought to the attention of the front desk and they didn’t seem to concerned nor try to make an effort!
El hotel es muy limpio, su desayuno es súper bueno ya que tiene una barra para omelets o huevos al gusto, está muy cerca del parque bush garden y tienen trasporte al mismo llamando a un teléfono desde las 9 am a 9 pm.
From start to finish this was a truly great hotel experience. Called a couple days prior asked about shuttle service- friendly and kind attitude. We arrived 530 Friday evening, easy check in. Clean hotel, rooms were fresh smelling, lobby and overall would stay again. Pool was refreshing and clean. Even with a couple events happening the hotel wasnt loud or obnoxious. The shuttle drivers were great.