| suites add minifridges, microwaves, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. free perks include parking, hot breakfast and an airport shuttle. this casual roadside hotel is adjacent to tampa international airport and 3 miles from raymond james stadium. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a 24/7 business center, along with meeting space and a snack shop. casual rooms feature 50-inch flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and coffeemakers
Tampa International Airport 8 min
Adventure Island (22 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (11 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Tampa Theatre (11 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. The Florida Aquarium (17 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (18 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Glazer Children's Museum (11 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Henry B. Plant Museum (12 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. SheiKra (21 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Ben T Davis Beach (8 min)
Narrow stretch of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic shelters, grills & concessions. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (21 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Bay History Center (15 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Tampa Museum of Art (11 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Falcon's Fury (23 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Museum of Science & Industry (23 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Big Cat Rescue (14 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. | 
