| upgraded suites add sitting areas with sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is available. bright, unfussy suites feature kitchenettes, dining tables, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. adjacent to i-75, off a road lined with casual eateries, this modern all-suite hotel is 4 miles from the university of south florida campus and 6 miles from busch gardens tampa bay theme park. amenities include a fitness room, a lobby lounge and coin-operated laundry facilities
Tampa International Airport 25 min
ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Dinosaur World (20 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (12 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (12 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. The Florida Aquarium (21 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Cobra's Curse (17 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Adventure Island (11 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. 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) Kumba (15 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Cheetah Hunt (14 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Lettuce Lake Park (7 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Henry B. Plant Museum (20 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Falcon's Fury (14 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. | 
