| complimentary amenities include parking, a cooked breakfast buffet, and evening drinks and snacks. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym, plus bbqs and guest laundry facilities. this laid-back, extended-stay hotel is 5 miles from busch gardens theme park, 2 miles from the university of south florida, and 3 miles from the museum of science and industry. casual, colorful studios come with kitchens and free wi-fi, as well as sofas, desks, and flat-screen tvs. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms; some have fireplaces. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 26 min
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (13 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Henry B. Plant Museum (20 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Kumba (15 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Montu (16 min)
Roller coaster Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (14 min) ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (12 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cheetah Hunt (14 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Museum of Science & Industry (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Cobra's Curse (17 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Falcon's Fury (14 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Adventure Island (12 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Lettuce Lake Park (19 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. The Florida Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. | 
