Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2807 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 United States (USA) near junction 50 on I-275 (~1.7mi)
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2.5 Star property
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3.0/5

Based on 1531 guest reviews

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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Avg. Group Discount of 3.1%!
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 123 rooms in hotel
  • Check-out time: 11:00 am
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel

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Check rates1 King Standard 215 Sqft Room, Microwave, Minifridge
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Check rates1 King Stndrd Comm Accessible Roll Shower 245 Sqft Room, Microwave, Minifridge
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Check rates1 King Suite Additional Living Area 420 Sqft Suite Sofa Bed Microwave, Minifridge
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Check rates2 King 2 Bedroom Suite 335 Sqft Suite 2 Bedroom with Living Dining and Kitchen Areas Microwave
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Local attractions

Our Preferred Tampa hotel is just a few blocks down the street from Busch Gardens & Adventure Island, one of the largest amusement parks in the world. Featuring 8 themed areas with animals, shows, thrill rides, shopping and dining, this is sure to be a highlight of any vacation. During hot summer months, one of the best ways to cool off is by enjoying the water rides at Adventure Island, located less than a mile from our hotel in Tampa. During fall and spring, the water is heated. It's sure to be fun for everyone. We are also a preferred hotel of the University of South Florida Athletics(USF), located less than 2 miles away. As the closest Holiday Inn Express property, and the newest hotel near USF, we welcome USF guests and groups. In addition, in the area is the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), located just two miles from our Tampa hotel. Here, you can enjoy over 450 interactive exhibits and marvel at the rare articulated remains of a dinosaur.

Verified reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Wonderful hotel and pool"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean, comfortable, beautiful, nice hotel and the pool outside is clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Aug 17 to Tue Aug 19 2025 at a $130.99 average nightly rate.
"Best hotel with friendly staff."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Super nice staff. Helpful employees. Best hotel stay in years! Very clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jul 15 to Wed Jul 16 2025 at a $128.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean, good breakfast."
Overall score5.0/ 5
I've been staying in this hotel eveytime I go to Tampa to visit my son on a yearly basis. My only issue this year was the lock doesn't work most of the time in our room or the back entrance. The good thing is our room is on the first floor. I called them directly to booked our stay here but when I noticed on my statement I was billed twice I called them of course front desk transferred my call I was told I booked thru Priceline. So upon my arrival I spoke to Tara who was at the front desk I was told I won't be earning points and that happens all the time when I call the hotel directly. How do I book my stay in order to earn points?.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat May 24 to Tue May 27 2025 at a $137.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall score4.0/ 5
The hotel was clean; night staff Kiki was awesome! Very helpful and very nice, pleasure to work with!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Aug-2024 Verified review, stayed from Wed Aug 21 to Fri Aug 23 2024 at a $123.21 average nightly rate.
"Friendly staff and nice breakfast choices."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Convenient location, great staff all around. Nice breakfast choices.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jul 19 to Sat Jul 20 2024 at a $129.02 average nightly rate.
"My fabulous hotel visit."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean, very friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast food and next door to my favorite restaurant, Olive Garden. Have stayed twice due to Dr. visits and need to stay three nights in August, later in August one night then one night in September. I live in Palm Bay on the east coast. The staff has been absolutely the most helpful of any I've ever encountered. The front desk was amazing. All shifts. Very pleased with my stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jul 14 to Mon Jul 15 2024 at a $122.78 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 1531 guest reviews

Property description

Our Holiday Inn Express & Suites is just around the corner from our Preferred partners Busch Gardens & Adventure Island. In addition we are less than a mile from the University of South Florida (USF), Moffitt Cancer Center, Shriners Hospital, Veteran's Hospital and Florida Hospital Tampa. We are also a preferred hotel of the University of South Florida. We're located just off I-275 at exit 50. Business travelers will also appreciate the amenities and services provided at our hotel. Our Green Lodging Silver Level hotel is close proximity to many area businesses, such as Johnson Controls, Pepsi, Verizon, USAA, and the Yuengling Brewery. We can also accommodate a meeting space that can seat 50 people comfortably with free wireless internet access and available A/V equipment. While staying at our new Tampa hotel, you can enjoy our premium staff and service as well as an outdoor heated swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and complimentary hot breakfast bar.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 am
Year of last renovation: 2019
Floors: 4
Rooms: 123
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 123
Rooms with disabled access: 10
Suites: 19
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 1736 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 30 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Pool Info:
Our outdoor pool is open from 8am till 10pm. We also have a spacious pool deck to soak up the sun!
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual: 24 hours
Nightly parking: Free
Total taxes: 13.50%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 8.50%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Distance: 15 MI / 24.14 KM East Shuttle Charge (one way): $30.00 (USD) Taxi Charge (one way): $60.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 20/30 Minutes

Local shuttle info: Local Busch Gardens / Adventure Island Shuttle Available.

Breakfast information

Our complimentary breakfast offers our world famous cinnamon rolls, eggs, fruit, donuts, biscuits and gravy, sausage, cereal, bacon, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea and so much more. Our breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 am till 10am.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet Friendly, Call For Details.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Our complimentary WIFI is available in our guest rooms as well as our public areas.

About Holiday Inn Express

  • Free Express Start Breakfast
  • Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
  • Free high-speed internet service in every room
  • eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
  • Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Datz Tampa - A popular spot for breakfast and brunch offering a creative American menu, located about 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Columbia Restaurant - Enjoy Spanish and Cuban cuisine in Florida's oldest restaurant, situated about 10 miles from the hotel in the historic Ybor City.
  • Dinner: Ulele - Offering native-inspired food and spirits, located on the Tampa Riverwalk, approximately 8 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - A 335-acre African-themed animal theme park, offering thrilling rides and animal-viewing areas, just a 0.5-mile walk from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Expres Tampa Usf Busch Gardens, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens, an IHG Hote, Holiday Inn Express Tampa Usf Busch Gardens

Hotel Rate Trends at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Rate fluctuations of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Above shows averages of room prices for both group/meeting quotes and the lowest individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 16.5% in January 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $222 in the month of March 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Tampa event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Royal Palm 35 x 32 x 10 756--/----353030----/--40----
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The Royal Palm

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
756 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
35 x 32 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$300.00 USD
Complimentary meeting space (if available) for groups with 20 rooms or more.
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Royal Palm Room 28 x 35 x 12 980--/----30201620--/--4545--
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Royal Palm Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
980 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
28 x 35 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 3:00 PM 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 11:00 am 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg have?

    There are 123 rooms in the property.

    Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Our complimentary breakfast offers our world famous cinnamon rolls, eggs, fruit, donuts, biscuits and gravy, sausage, cereal, bacon, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea and so much more. Our breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 am till 10am.

    How much does internet cost?

    Our complimentary WIFI is available in our guest rooms as well as our public areas.

    Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Standard 215 Sqft Room, Microwave, Minifridge

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

    Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

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

    Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our outdoor pool is open from 8am till 10pm. We also have a spacious pool deck to soak up the sun!.

    Can I get a group rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf Busch Gardens by Ihg?

    Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 3.1%.

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