| parking is complimentary. down-to-earth rooms are accessed from exterior corridors, and feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a casual lobby lounge, plus a business center, a gym and a guest laundry. all come with minifridges, microwaves and desks. off i-4, this modest hotel is set 3 miles from the ybor city historic district, 5 miles from florida aquarium and 6 miles from busch gardens tampa theme park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 17 min
SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Henry B. Plant Museum (11 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. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (15 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Cheetah Hunt (14 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (7 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (12 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Theatre (11 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Tampa Museum of Art (11 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. The Florida Aquarium (13 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Adventure Island (13 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Tampa Bay History Center (13 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (10 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 (10 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. | 
