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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Fitness facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyride
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Tampa

Located in Tampa (Temple Crest), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Yuengling Center and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyride - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach near Montu - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • beach near Terrace Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF
Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark, Fredericton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,and accommoda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gayle

When we got there they couldn't find our reservation. It took over a half hour to find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Glamil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was absolutely a pleasure. The location of the hotel doesn’t feel safe at night. Breakfast was warm and good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay at this Holiday Inn Express which was so close to Busch Gardens Tampa! Check in was quick, staff were friendly, and joking around and smiling. Parking by the entrance was tight and they were busy, but plenty of parking out back. I had room 327, right by the elevator, but it was quiet, aside from a disgruntled employee at Olive Garden next door slamming things into the dumpster at 12:30am! The room was renovated, clean, spacious, and comfortable. I had no issues with the room, everything worked, water pressure was good in the shower, and plenty of towels. The beds were comfortable, had soft and firm pillows, AC worked well, and the chair was comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful, they even had BACON although it was replaced with sausage towards the end of breakfast, plenty of cinnamon rolls, and lots to choose from. I enjoyed the veggie omelets and left breakfast full and satisfied. I would definitely stay again, the room was a good value, and my only issue was my room key stopped working after I got into my room, as I went back outside to get something, couldn't get back in through rear door, luckily another guest was entering, and then couldn't get into my room, but they gave me new key cards. Everything else was great! I recommend staying at this Holiday Inn Express!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire experience was wonderful! A very welcoming and pleasant staff! Additionally, the property was very clean and spacious! Also, delicious breakfast ancoff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was chosen because it was the closest hotel to the hard rock Casino. Being that I was still in Tampa, where I went to school at USF many years ago, I did not think I had to worry. My friend was going to come and he’s paid for the room, but was not able to come, and I had to put my credit card down for kmiscellaneous fees. I went out the first night to the casino and I truly felt I put my life at risk. I was told when I came back from lthe staff that this was a very dangerous location and I should not go out by myself at night or day. NI was very disappointed. I planned on walking every morning going around to different shops and I was told Once Again, there are no shops nearby and to not go walking by myself. I decided to try the pool only to find what look like a small, not clean pool with no lounge chairs. I am so disappointed in this and I do not want my friend to know. Due to the fact that this was too dangerous for me to even leave the hotel by myself, I would like the charges added to my credit card ending in1352 removed completely and credited back to my credit card ending in 1352.. And since I was told there would be a kitchen and there wasn’t, along with everything else described above, I would greatly appreciate a voucher or a credit fo the total amount that my friend gifted me, so I can use this at another Holiday Inn, which would be much better suited for me. Or if it’s easier, please refund the full amount but to my card ending in 1352. Maureen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Brian n Sydney, Stuart

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rally bad stains in the bathtub, Stains in the carpet, and bathroom facet was not working well. . . I mentioned to the desk about the really nasty stains in the bottom of the Tub, and all He did was just us a couple rags to "try" to clean it up. Sad!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ,good staff, area surroundings werent the greatest but hotel was great just bad area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and front desk clerk was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was ok, but if i compared it to other hotels i have stayed at recently it was better than ok. Only down side was the fresh brewed coffee is weak. But that's a matter of taste. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Acosta

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk team was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jimia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shiju

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Middletown

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast - top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes very fresh. The man working was very nice. We were greeted by the nicest person, Kiki. Very warm and welcoming. She was the sweetest person. She answered all out questions with a big beautiful smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nadeige

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026