| all rooms and suites offer chic decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen tvs, microwaves, minifridges and free wifi. suites add separate living areas and pull-out sofas. set in the westshore business district, this contemporary airport hotel is a 6-minute drive from tampa international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a fitness center and an outdoor pool. a cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site restaurant serving american cuisine, as well as a modern bar and a 24/7 convenience store. additional amenities include 2 meeting rooms, a ballroom and a business center, plus a free airport shuttle
Tampa International Airport 8 min
Henry B. Plant Museum (12 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Adventure Island (21 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Tampa Bay History Center (14 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (20 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Ben T Davis Beach (7 min)
Narrow stretch of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic shelters, grills & concessions. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (17 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Theatre (11 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Tampa Museum of Art (11 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Falcon's Fury (22 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. The Florida Aquarium (16 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Big Cat Rescue (13 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Glazer Children's Museum (10 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. SheiKra (20 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (10 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Museum of Science & Industry (22 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. | 
