Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens

11606 North Mckinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612 United States (USA) near Exit 51 on I-275 (~2.3mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 355 guest reviews

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  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 3.2%!
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 106 rooms
  • 4 floors in hotel
  • 106 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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Local Attractions

Busch Gardens and Adventure Island - 1 Mille MOSI-Museum of Science and Industry - 2 Miles USF Sun Dome - 2 Miles Yuengling Breqin - 2 Miles University Mall - 2 Miles Lettuce Lake Park & Trails - 4 Miles Lowry Park Zoo - 6 Miles Ybor City - 7 Miles Downtown Tampa - 8 Miles The Florida Aquarium - 9 Miles Raymond James Stadium - 10 Miles Tampa Bay History Center - 10 Miles Tampa Museum of Art - 10 Miles Glazer Children Museum - 10 Milles Amalie Arena - 11 Miles Tampa Convention Center - 11 Miles Henry B. Plant Museum - 11 Miles SS American Victory Ship - 11 Miles Big Cat Rescue - 12 Miles Westshore Plaza - 14 Miles International Plaza & Bay Street - 14 Miles Tampa Premium Outlets - 14 Miles The Shops at Wiregrass - 16 Miles Dinosaur World - 17 Miles

Verified Reviews of Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean Accommodations"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 20 to Fri Jul 21 2023 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.
"Our room was comfortable, clean and the staff was very professional, friendly and polite!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room was perfect. Staff was very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 05 to Thu Jul 06 2023 at a $197.99 average nightly rate.
"The staff was friendly and welcoming. Hotel was very clean. Great Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff was friendly and welcoming. Hotel was very clean. Great Hospitality!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 29 to Mon Apr 03 2023 at a $239.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 25-Apr-2023:
We thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you and your team back home.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 355 guest reviews

Property Description

OPENED SEPTEMBER 2017!WELCOME TO THE NEWEST HOTEL IN THE USF/BUSCH GARDENS AREA! YOUR BRIGHT AND COMFY NEW HOME2 IN TAMPA!Count on a great stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens. Our extended-stay hotel is at the entrance of the University of South Florida Tampa and less than 1 mile from Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. There is a variety of restaurants, shopping centers and conveniences nearby. The Moffitt Cancer Center and Shriners Hospitals for Children are within a mile, and we're close to Pepsi, Quest Diagnostics and Yuengling Brewing offices. TPA Airport is just 20 minutes away.Every studio suite and one-bedroom suite has an oversized work space, plenty of storage areas and movable furniture to arrange as you like. Suites also have a full kitchen with dishwasher, full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, sink, cookware, plates and utensils. Connect your devices to free WiFi, and relax on the sofa watching the 42-inch HDTV. Pack the bowls and leash – Home2™ is your pet's home, too.Join us at the Inspired Table™ for a free breakfast of oatmeal, hot sandwiches, fruit and other favorites, and pick up snacks and travel essentials anytime in the Home2MKT® shop. We designed our amenities to suit your schedule, including a 24-hour business center and the Spin2Cycle fitness/laundry facility, where guests can run laundry while running on the treadmill. Fire up the BBQ grills, swim in our outdoor saline pool, or relax outside by the crackling firepit.

Green Sustainability

We're passionate about sustainability. There's only one Earth, and protecting it is something we take very personally. After all, this planet is our home too.Our goal is to provide our guests with earth-conscious products and services they can feel good about. Home2 offers recycling stations throughout the hotel along with dual-flush toilets that use less water and Energy Star appliances. We also use real china to keep plastic plates and utensils out of the landfills.We have recycling stations located in the Oasis, on each floor and in every room.Our hotel carpets pass the Carpet and Rug Institute's rigorous Green Label certification and is made from at least 60% recycled product. Plus, we use CFL light bulbs in all lighting fixtures.Our indoor or outdoor pools are saline-based. We maintain the pools using natural minerals instead of chemicals.We've partnered with Clean the World to collect, recycle, and donate soap to communities experiencing high rates of hygiene-related diseases. In the process of purifying and recycling our leftover bars of soap, we're not just reducing the impact of disease. We're keeping nearly 600,000 pounds of usable soap every year from ever going to the landfill. Everybody wins.We serve breakfast on real china to keep plastic plates and utensils out of the landfills.Only appliances with Energy Star ratings are used in our guest rooms. They use significantly less energy and less water than traditional appliances do.Construction materials are used building every Home2 Suites hotel. Including our carpeting, made out of at least 65% recycled material.Instead of travel-sized bottles that generate extra waste, you'll find tamper-proof bulk bath amenities in our guest bathrooms. Also, our dual flush toilets use 20% less water than traditional toilets.Some of our sustainability efforts are present in places you'd probably never notice. Countertops in the Oasis are made of 85% pre-recycled and 100% post-recycled content.Containers in the breakfast areas are made of recycled glass and renewable bamboo. Our Humanscale® desk chair is made of 98% recycled product. The landscaping around every Home2 Suites™ hotel includes indigenous-only plants, which significantly minimize water usage and irrigation needs.Sustainability is simply good business. Since Hilton brands touch thousands of communities and millions of people every day, it’s important for us to lead our industry with sustainable practices that deliver great guest experiences and protect the world in which we live, work and play.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 4
Rooms: 106
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 106
Handicap Rooms: 17
Rooms with 1 Bed: 82
Rooms with 2 Beds: 24
Suites: 106
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Our outdoor pool IS saline-based. We maintain the pools using natural minerals instead of chemicals.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
If cancellation of the sleeping rooms becomes necessary, the hotel must receive written notification 8 days prior to arrival. Cancellation of 50% or more of the group after this date will result in a charge for the first night’s room & tax for all rooms.
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 13.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
Country Tax: 6.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Bus parking
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon

Airport & Shuttle Information

Tampa International Airport - 16 Miles

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary Shuttle available (destinations vary, please contact hotel for details)

Breakfast Information

Complimentary Breakfast! With a variety of cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit and assorted toppings, the Inspired Table™ is a free continental breakfast you can truly make your own. With more than 400 possible breakfast combinations, our breakfast is guaranteed to fit any lifestyle!

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Service animals allowed: YesPets allowed: Yes Dog and Cats OnlyDeposit: $75.00 (Non-Refundable)Maximum Weight: 50lbs2 pets per room pets are only allowed to be left alone in room when in a cage

Parking Info

Complimentary parking! Over 100 parking spaces for your convenience!

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary WIFI throughout the entire facility, including our outdoor spaces!

About Home2

  • Full in-suite kitchens with 42" Flat-panel HDTVs
  • Free Continental Breakfast
  • On-site convenience store
  • Saline swimming pool
  • Outdoor fireplaces, firepit, and patio grills
  • Spin2Cycle and guest laundry services
  • Local area transportation

The Home2 highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Oxford Exchange - A trendy cafe with a beautiful interior and a menu featuring gourmet breakfast options. Located 8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Refinery - A farm-to-table restaurant offering creative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Columbia Restaurant - A historic Spanish restaurant known for its delicious paella and flamenco dancing. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - An exciting theme park with thrilling rides, animal encounters, and live shows. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Datz - A popular brunch spot known for its creative menu and indulgent dishes. Located 6 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Columbia Cafe - A casual version of the famous Columbia Restaurant, offering Cuban sandwiches and other traditional dishes. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Ulele - A waterfront restaurant serving Native-inspired dishes and craft beers. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Tampa Riverwalk - A scenic waterfront pathway with parks, restaurants, and attractions. Located 9 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Buddy Brew Coffee - A local coffee shop serving artisanal coffee and pastries. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Armature Works - A food hall with a variety of vendors offering diverse cuisines. Located 8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Bern's Steak House - A legendary steakhouse known for its extensive wine list and aged steaks. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: The Florida Aquarium - A top-rated aquarium showcasing a wide range of marine life and interactive exhibits. Located 9 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens have?

There are 106 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens?

Complimentary Breakfast! With a variety of cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit and assorted toppings, the Inspired Table™ is a free continental breakfast you can truly make your own. With more than 400 possible breakfast combinations, our breakfast is guaranteed to fit any lifestyle!

What parking is available at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens?

Complimentary parking! Over 100 parking spaces for your convenience!

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary WIFI throughout the entire facility, including our outdoor spaces!

Is there a gym at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Can I get a group rate at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Usf Near Busch Gardens?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 3.2%.

Testimonials:

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"I was able to find something that suited my needs and I was in contact with the hotel directly. The service was very user friendly, quick and efficient. I will definitely be using this service again." S.B. - Ottawa, Canada

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