| upgraded rooms and suites add minifridges and microwaves. 9 miles from busch gardens. the contemporary rooms and suites include pillow-top mattresses, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus desks and coffeemakers. kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. guest laundry and meeting facilities are also available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free continental breakfast and parking are offered, as well as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. less than 5 minutes walk from the university of south florida, this colorful lodging with a light-filled lobby is also 1
Tampa International Airport 25 min
Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (6 min) Adventure Island (4 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Museum of Science & Industry (3 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (18 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Kumba (7 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (15 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tigris (7 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Lettuce Lake Park (13 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Falcon's Fury (6 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. The Florida Aquarium (23 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Montu (8 min)
Roller coaster SheiKra (6 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cobra's Curse (9 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Cheetah Hunt (6 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. | 
