| 8 miles from peter o'knight airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a business center, a guest laundry facility and free large-vehicle parking. free perks include hot breakfast, coffee in the lobby and an airport shuttle. the hotel also has an outdoor heated pool and a fitness room. 4 miles from tampa convention center and 5. situated off route 92, this functional hotel is 5. all rooms have en suite bathrooms, as well as free wifi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers
Tampa International Airport 13 min
Museum of Science & Industry (22 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (17 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Glazer Children's Museum (10 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Falcon's Fury (22 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (10 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Tampa Museum of Art (10 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Tampa Bay History Center (11 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. SheiKra (20 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Theatre (10 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (20 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Henry B. Plant Museum (11 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Port Tampa Bay (13 min) Adventure Island (21 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (15 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. The Florida Aquarium (12 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. | 
