| freebies include a breakfast buffet, weekday happy hours and an airport shuttle. parking is available. the cozy accommodations (ranging from studios to 2-bedroom bi-level suites) feature contemporary furnishings, along with kitchens, work desks and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. located on tampa bay's rocky point island, this all-suite hotel is 3 miles from ben t davis beach, 9 miles from tampa museum of art and 13 miles from lowry park zoo. many have fireplaces. the property also has a convenience store, laundry facilities, an outdoor pool and access to a waterfront deck
Tampa International Airport 11 min
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (24 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Museum of Art (14 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (20 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Adventure Island (25 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. SheiKra (24 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Theatre (14 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (13 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Big Cat Rescue (14 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Henry B. Plant Museum (15 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Museum of Science & Industry (26 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Tampa Bay History Center (18 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Glazer Children's Museum (13 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Falcon's Fury (26 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. The Florida Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Ben T Davis Beach (5 min)
Narrow stretch of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic shelters, grills & concessions. | 
