| casual rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. off us-301, this straightforward budget hotel is 1 mile from the 335-acre florida state fairgrounds and 2 miles from the seminole hard rock hotel & casino. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 18 min
Glazer Children's Museum (11 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Lettuce Lake Park (15 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (13 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Museum of Art (12 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Falcon's Fury (17 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Adventure Island (14 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Cobra's Curse (18 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Dinosaur World (16 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. The Florida Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Henry B. Plant Museum (12 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (16 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. SheiKra (15 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cheetah Hunt (15 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (5 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Museum of Science & Industry (14 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. | 
