| other amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a bbq area, as well as meeting space, a business center and guest laundry facilities. in a tree-filled area off i-75, this casual all-suite hotel is 5 miles from the university of south florida and 9 miles busch gardens tampa bay theme park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. theres a free hot breakfast buffet and weekday evening social with drinks, as well as a convenience store. they also provide minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. the unassuming suites have free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, as well as living areas and pull-out sofas
Tampa International Airport 33 min
Hillsborough River State Park (29 min)
One of Florida's first state parks, this park has offered fishing & kayaking since 1938. Adventure Island (19 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Lettuce Lake Park (14 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Montu (23 min)
Roller coaster Tigris (18 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Cobra's Curse (23 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (20 min) Falcon's Fury (20 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (18 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (16 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Kumba (19 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (18 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. SheiKra (18 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cheetah Hunt (20 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (24 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. | 
