| upgraded rooms add minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. the casual rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screens. free amenities include parking, and tea and coffee offered in the lobby. a 5-minute walk from the florida state fairgrounds, this unpretentious budget hotel off i-4 is 7 miles from busch gardens tampa florida theme park. children age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome. there's also a picnic area
Tampa International Airport 18 min
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (14 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Tampa Bay History Center (15 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Glazer Children's Museum (11 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Cheetah Hunt (16 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. SheiKra (16 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Museum of Art (12 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Adventure Island (15 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Falcon's Fury (19 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (16 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (6 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Tampa Theatre (12 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Henry B. Plant Museum (13 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. The Florida Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Lettuce Lake Park (16 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. | 
