| a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. straightforward suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and desks, plus kitchens and sofabeds. other amenities include an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a bbq area. there's also a business center and a coin-operated laundry. surrounded by parkland and less than a mile from interstate 75, this casual all-suite hotel is 4 miles from the museum of science and industry, and 5 miles from the busch gardens tampa bay theme park. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 26 min
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (11 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Falcon's Fury (14 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Henry B. Plant Museum (20 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Montu (16 min)
Roller coaster Lettuce Lake Park (5 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. SheiKra (13 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cobra's Curse (16 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Museum of Science & Industry (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (14 min) Adventure Island (11 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (12 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Kumba (14 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. The Florida Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Cheetah Hunt (13 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. | 
