| all have balconies. a business center, meeting rooms and guest laundry facilities are also available. kids stay at no charge with a parent. the relaxed suites come with free wi-fi, and living areas with pull-out sofas, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. freebies include parking, continental breakfast, and a busch gardens shuttle. set amid businesses, this laid-back all-suite hotel is a mile from busch gardens tampa amusement park and the university of south florida. there's also an outdoor pool, plus a fitness center and a game room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 23 min
Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (13 min) Cobra's Curse (9 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Museum of Science & Industry (6 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Adventure Island (19 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. The Florida Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Montu (8 min)
Roller coaster ZooTampa at Lowry Park (13 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Lettuce Lake Park (16 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Falcon's Fury (5 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (4 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Kumba (10 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Tigris (4 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (18 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (6 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. SheiKra (3 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. | 
