| polished rooms with bay or city views offer free wi-fi, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs; some have balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 4-mile drive from tampa international airport, this laid-back waterfront hotel is also 16. an airport shuttle and parking are free. a 4. amenities include a laid-back lounge and a grill-style restaurant, as well as a breezy beach bar with live music. 1 miles from busch gardens tampa, an expansive amusement park and zoo. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a boat dock and a 24-hour fitness center with bay views, in addition to a business center and meeting rooms. fishing charters and poolside massages are offered
Tampa International Airport 10 min
ZooTampa at Lowry Park (19 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (12 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (23 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (25 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. The Florida Aquarium (19 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Tampa Bay History Center (17 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Tampa Theatre (13 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Glazer Children's Museum (12 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Henry B. Plant Museum (14 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Adventure Island (24 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Falcon's Fury (25 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Big Cat Rescue (13 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Ben T Davis Beach (8 min)
Narrow stretch of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic shelters, grills & concessions. Tampa Museum of Art (13 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. SheiKra (23 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. | 
