The Doubletree Guest Suites near Busch Gardens is a unique, Spanish Mission style all-suite hotel located only a mile from the fun and fantasy of Busch Gardens and Adventure Island theme parks in the USF / New Tampa area. With easy access to I-75 and I-4, our intimate hotel is less than 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport or downtown Tampa. Our lushly landscaped hotel features two-room suites with a private bedroom and separate living room, for that home-away-from-home feel. Enjoy cool beverages at the Tiki Bar while relaxing in our tropical courtyard complete with a waterfall, Koi Pond, sparkling pool, and whirlpool. Breakfast is served daily in the Courtyard Caf'. With numerous restaurants in close proximity, you'll find a cuisine to suit your taste -- many offer in-suite delivery. For your convenience, complimentary wireless high-speed internet access is available throughout the hotel. Our central location near many area corporations, the University of South Florida, the highly-recognized Moffitt Cancer Research Center, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Busch Gardens and Adventure Island theme parks makes the Doubletree Guest Suites the perfect hotel for business and vacation travel. Other Tampa area attractions include the IMAX Theater, world-famous Florida Aquarium with more than one million gallons of sea life, Tampa Bay Zoo, and the shopping, nightlife and entertainment of Ybor City. Our friendly, courteous, staff looks forward to welcoming you to the Tampa area with our very special, signature warm chocolate-chip cookie at check-in.
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During your Tampa vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Adventure Island
If the summer heat gets to you before one of Tampa's famous thunderstorms brings late-afternoon relief, you can take a waterlogged break at this 25-acre outdoor water theme park near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay . You can also frolic here during the cooler days of spring and fall, when the water is heated. The Key West Rapids, Tampa Typhoon, Gulf Scream, and other exciting water rides will drench the teens, while other, calmer rides are geared toward younger kids. Wahoo Run plunges up to five riders more than 15 feet per second as the half-enclosed tunnel corkscrews more than 600 feet to a waiting splash pool. There are also places to picnic and sunbathe, an arcade, a volleyball complex, and an outdoor cafe. Although some people tend to go barefoot here, I suggest you wear shoes at all times -- it gets kind of nasty after a while.
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
A great place to take the kids, MOSI is the largest science center in the Southeast, with more than 450 interactive exhibits. Step into the Gulf Hurricane to experience 74 mph winds, explore the human body in The Amazing You and, if your heart is up to it, ride a bicycle across a 98-foot-long cable suspended 30 feet above the lobby (don't worry: you'll be harnessed to the bike). You can also watch stunning movies in Florida's first IMAX dome theater and take a 5-minute ride in a flight simulator ($3.50 additional charge). Outside, trails wind through a 47-acre nature preserve with a butterfly garden.
Tampa Museum of Art
Located on the east bank of the Hillsborough River, next to the round NationsBank building (locals facetiously call it the "Beer Can"), this fine-arts complex offers eight galleries with changing exhibits ranging from classical antiquities to contemporary Floridian art. There's also a 7-acre riverfront park and sculpture garden. Call or check the website for the schedule of temporary exhibits. However, if you have time for only one art museum on your trip, skip this one and head to St. Petersburg for the more innovative Salvador Dalí Museum.
Best Western All Suites Hotel Near USF Behind Busch Gardens
Our property features 150 deluxe suites located just 3/4 of a mile behind Busch Gardens & Adventure Island, plus we're approximately a mile from USF Campus, Moffitt Cancer Center, Shriners, Veterans Hospital and MOSI Museum. Our newly renovated property is a "tropical style" resort featuring a heated pool & hot tub, a 4,000-square foot sun deck, complimentary pool tables and ping pong. We now offer FREE shuttle service to Busch Gardens (see Hotel for times) and high speed internet in most ...
Sailport Waterfront Suites
Sailport is Tampa's only waterfront all suite hotel. It's spacious 1 bedroom suites have separate bedrooms, living rooms with sofa sleepers, dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, and private balconies - all with water views. Each suite also has 2 televisions, 2 telephones, CD player and free wireless internet access. Other amenities include a heated waterfront pool, sunning beach, tennis court and fishing pier, along with free coffee, bagels and sweet rolls served each morning from 6:30 AM ...
Comfort Inn Conference Center - Tampa
Comfort Inn Conference Center Tampa offers the leisure traveler the perfect destination location. In addition to our comfortably appointed guest rooms, we offer indoor and outdoor heated pools and two hot tubs. Discounted tickets are available to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island Parks and we offer complimentary transportation to both ...
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