| chic suites feature whirlpool tubs. there's room service. polished rooms provide wi-fi, flat-screens and safes, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. other amenities consist of an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym, as well as 4 bars and 12 restaurants that include a poolside bar/grill. upgraded suites have living areas, balconies, bose speaker systems and/or butler service. some add sofas and/or keurig coffee machines. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in 2 buildings, 1 with a sleek glass facade, this upscale casino hotel is a mile from interstate 4 and 9 miles from busch gardens tampa bay theme park. yoga gear is complimentary. an arena hosts concerts
Tampa International Airport 18 min
Tampa Museum of Art (12 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (15 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. SheiKra (16 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Glazer Children's Museum (11 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. The Florida Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Adventure Island (14 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Cheetah Hunt (15 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Lettuce Lake Park (17 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Falcon's Fury (18 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. 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. Tampa Bay History Center (14 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Tampa Theatre (12 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Museum of Science & Industry (16 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (13 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. | 
