Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Lobby

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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

2 ROOM EXECUTIVE SUITE-1 KING BED-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 2

2 ROOM PREMIUM SUITE-1 KING BED-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 2

2 ROOM PREMIUM SUITE-2 DOUBLE BEDS-NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

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
(16 reviews)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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

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About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Weekday breakfast is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, WiFi in public areas and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers 247 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of South Florida. A free manager's reception, a free theme park shuttle and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 13 minutes by foot from University of South Florida and a 5-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Free theme park shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 16333 square feet (1517 square metres) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens was completed in April 2022.

This 3.5-star Tampa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 and check-out are 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
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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1470 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and breakfast were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, comfortable bed, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, staff, amenities, and environment were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my "go-to" when I'm in Tampa!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Excellent staff. The lounge and breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Safiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, great breakfast and even a complimentary happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Eridanis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Amazing the best Embassy Suites
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast location friendliness of staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay all great Breakfast was the best !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dafne

Clean, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fitzgerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff at check in, and an amazingly comfortable bed in a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, great staff, great food!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, very clean! Wonderful breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great, breakfast was yummy, transport was fun. Best spot to stay for Busch Gardens vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025