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

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (1186 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)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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

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 1186 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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Lior • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

Need better gym
Must renew it.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • extended_group • ar
9
Agradable
Pros:

La ubicación cerca de Bush Garden pero lejos de las linda zona de Tampa
Buen desayuno
Muy buen personal de recepción y el señor que te lleva y trae del parque excelente!

Cons:

La pileta

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Lakeitha • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
7
The staff was super friendly, free breakfast was great, and the free shuttle to and from Busch Gardens was SUPER conveni
Pros:

Super friendly staff, free shuttle to Busch Gardens

Cons:

Not the best location

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Nestor • couple • co
8
Muy agradable, servicio amable y excelente descanso. De fácil acceso a la zona de USF.
Pros:

La cama muy buena, permite un gran descanso, la habitación muy buena y aseada. El baño limpio y aseado. Sería recomendable colocarle algo en el piso de la bañera para evitar caídas, pues varias veces me resbalé.

Cons:

El tipo de comida del desayuno, la sentí muy "prefabricada" por lo que al comer los omelettes (huevos) se sentían artificiales. Del resto todo bien.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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halina • couple • us
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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bessinger • extended_group • us
6
Ok
Pros:

Breakfast was okay

Cons:

There was nothing close by that I felt safe to go to unless you going to Busch Garden theme park it's not in the best of areas to be around after Dark or more less than the daytime

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • solo_traveller • us
8
Shuttle driver was the best
Pros:

Location

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
Busch gem
Pros:

Clean & comfortable, very good free coffee, decent buffet breakfast. Free parking. Eateries close by.
Ideal for Busch Gardens.

Cons:

No mid privacy curtain at window so room blacked out when blind down.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sandr • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Todo muy céntrico

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • nl
9
Good hotel with breakfast en great staff.
Pros:

Friendly staff, certainly reception and shuttlebus driver Rick were great. Good breakfast, nice rooms. Shuttle super flexible to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Restaurants nearby.

Cons:

Lyft driver warned us hotel was not in a good area. You can walk to restaurants nextdoor, but rest of area a bit sketchy.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Checking in the person there then was really nice

Cons:

The people in the morning were very unfriendly, came down for breakfast and no one making sure things were filled up, Did not feel safe outside

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • family_with_children • gt
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
10
Good location, clean and comfortable at a reasonable price
Pros:

Good food and drinks in a clean and comfortable environment

Cons:

?

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff was incredible. We were pleasantly surprised by the 5 star service at a nore humble hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Dahiana • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

The staff is great!

Cons:

Breakfast options are a bit limited.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The shuttle driver was super nice and it was across the street from Busch Gardens.

Cons:

The breakfast was disgusting, the facilities were super dirty, the elevator floor was beyond filthy, the tub in the room was not clean either.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Carlos A. • extended_group • pr
8
Aparte de todo, estuvo muy buena
Pros:

Muy bueno

Cons:

Tapa de inodoro rota, tapa de la bañera en una esquina afuera. No se vio bien.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

The staff was phenomenal!!! Everyone was so kind and helpful. The facility was very accommodating and very welcoming. Will be staying again !!!!

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee