| a 5-minute drive from interstate 4 in tampas business district, this casual hotel is 4. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free continental breakfast is provided, plus complimentary coffee. 5 miles from the port of tampa and 5. 4 miles from tampa convention center. rooms have en suite bathrooms, as well as free wifi, desks, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. upgraded rooms add minifridges, while suites (some sleeping up to 6) include features like separate living areas with pull-out sofas, microwaves, and in some cases 2 bathrooms. other amenities include fitness and business centers, an outdoor pool, a picnic area and a meeting room, plus free parking for cars, buses and trucks
Tampa International Airport 16 min
Tampa Bay History Center (12 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. The Florida Aquarium (12 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (12 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (9 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Museum of Science & Industry (17 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Glazer Children's Museum (9 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Adventure Island (13 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (7 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Henry B. Plant Museum (10 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Falcon's Fury (17 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Cheetah Hunt (14 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Tampa Museum of Art (10 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (14 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Theatre (10 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. | 
