| parking is complimentary. set off route 301, this laid-back extended-stay hotel is 9 miles from the florida aquarium and 10 miles from the tampa riverwalk. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bright rooms with colorful decor provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and full kitchens. some rooms can sleep up to 4 guests. other amenities include a fitness center and a 24-hour guest laundry facility. pets are welcome
Tampa International Airport 24 min
Tampa Theatre (16 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (16 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Glazer Children's Museum (17 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Tampa Bay History Center (17 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Adventure Island (23 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (23 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Manatee Viewing Center (17 min)
Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. SheiKra (25 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Museum of Art (18 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Henry B. Plant Museum (16 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Museum of Science & Industry (21 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Falcon's Fury (26 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. The Florida Aquarium (18 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (17 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. | 
