Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (1105 reviews)
2807 East Busch Boulevard , Tampa , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Occasional cleanliness issues
High pricing for some amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Clean rooms, though some noticed issues with the tub.
Service
8.31
Friendly and helpful staff were frequently praised in reviews.
Location
8.85
Convenient location close to Busch Gardens and nearby dining options.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are clean and set up well, though some noted the need for updates.
Amenities
8.33
Good amenities including breakfast and shuttle service to the park.
Value for Money
7.79
Good value, but some feel pricing could be better in relation to room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Excellent breakfast offerings and good coffee.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall a great stay with minimal complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:21

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located across from Busch Gardens and just off Interstate 275 in Tampa, Florida, Holiday Inn Express Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens offers a prime spot for both leisure and business travelers. Enjoy the convenience of an on-site store, daily breakfast, and free transfers to Busch Gardens.

Modern Facilities

Experience a comfortable stay with access to a 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, and a business center. Whether you're here for work or leisure, the hotel has you covered with free WiFi, parking, and in-room amenities like microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee facilities.

Nearby Attractions

Explore nearby attractions such as the University of South Florida, the Museum of Science & Industry, Yuengling Brewery, and the Yuengling Center at USF. With Moffett Cancer Center and the VA hospital close by, convenience meets comfort at Holiday Inn Express Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens.

Book your stay now and make the most of your Tampa visit!

Important information:

Please note that guests must be 21 years of age or older in order to check in without a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1105 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Melody • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Pros:

Easy access

Cons:

Noisy late in the evening.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
7
Good family choice for Busch Gardens.
Pros:

It was just across the street from Busch gardens and not far from the zoo.

Cons:

Not do clean. The breakfast was meh. No oatmeal. No consideration for GF needs.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Navigator12669226870 • Family • Elk Mound, Wisconsin
4
Below average
Pros:

I wouldn’t recommend this hotel other than it’s close to Busch Gardens. We stay at IHG often and this one was my least favorite. Our first room didn’t have a working lock. We asked to be switched but had to stay one night in the first room. Both bathrooms were not clean, the sink handles weren’t attached in the tub. No hair dryers in the rooms. The doors all had major water damage. The breakfast wasn’t changed out much. Pancakes, sausage, cereal and muffins were rotated every other day. The area and neighborhood wasn’t good. People, who were not staying at the hotel walked into the front door, handing out coupons. The guy was really sketchy. Unimpressed.

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Bradley • couple • us
10
Peaceful
Pros:

Very welcoming

Cons:

Nothing it was great

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • family_with_children • us
8
Returning Family.
Pros:

Breakfast and shuttle to park.

Cons:

A/C a little bit noisy.
Mattress for sofa bed need replacement.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Leslye • couple • us
10
It was great
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • br
7
Se o objetivo é ir ao Busch Gardens, vale a pena !
Pros:

O hotel é excelente pra quem vai visitar o parque, pois é próximo e tem Shuttle gratuito. Para o centro de Tampa, é longe. O estacionamento do Hotel é gratuito também, além dos funcionários serem muito gentis.

Cons:

O bairro que o hotel se localiza é muito simples, e ele fica longe do centro de Tampa.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
M
Madelin Colon • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Bed comfortable

Cons:

Everything else.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Garrett • couple • us
10
Relaxing, convinent, and worthwhile.
Pros:

Location, complimentary shuttle to Busch Gardens.

Cons:

ATM lobby was out of service during time of stay.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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suzannef418 • Friends getaway • North Fort Myers, Florida
10
Planning to stay here again!
Pros:

What a delightful experience we had booking and staying at this super-clean, accessible, and affordable Holiday Inn Express. Downtown hotels are very expensive and designed for business travelers on expense accounts. However, our stay was relaxing, and the beds were super comfy. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and would happily return here next year when we visit Tampa, Florida!

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Virginia • family_with_children • ar
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
6
62TheresaL • Couples • Essex, Maryland
10
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Pleasant overnight experience at this hotel. Comfortable bed, clean room, decent continental breakfast. Make your own pancakes instead of the usual make your own waffles. I liked that they offered reduced fat cream cheese for my bagel.

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Alicia Susana • family_with_children • ar
6
Pros:

Pasamos solo una noche

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Jim • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Hotel was clean. Staff were extremely polite and helpful.
Good value for the money. Convenient to Bush Gardens however we used the hotel as a day in advance stay over before our winter cruise. Olive Garden next door was reasonable and good. The housekeeping staff was also polite and friendly. What a pleasant surprise to the start our vacation.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
D
Davion • family_with_children • us
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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pamelasX6426SP • Family • Lexington, South Carolina
2
Not the cleanest
Pros:

Room was not cleaned well: refrigerator was dirty and frozen over, many stains on carpet flooring, bathroom floor looked dirty. The room did not get cleaned the following day, wet towels still present and trash not emptied. Breakfast buffet was not the best, not fully stocked. Check-in staff very friendly. This place located in not so best part of town. After staying here, we changed our reservation to another one we come back from cruising.

2026-02-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Stacy • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

Sheets were dirty. Had to get clean ones put on bed. To much noise

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee