3751 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida, United States | (251) 219-4428
Budget-friendly hotel in a central location
Across from the University of South Florida and close to Busch Gardens
Free shuttle service to local attractions
Rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers; some with microwaves
Small kidney-shaped outdoor pool
Indoor hot tub and gym open 24 hours
Business center with computer stations and printers
Free breakfast
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Rooms facing the road can get street noise
Decor is generic and chain-like
This budget chain hotel is one of a few that are directly across the street from the University of South Florida campus. It’s a five-minute drive to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, and the hotel runs a free shuttle service to local attractions. The 85 rooms are large, and some include microwaves and mini-fridges, though decor is a bit dated. There's also a small outdoor pool, and a gym and hot tub. It’s a well-run, budget-friendly choice for university visitors, theme park guests, and those who need access to nearby hospitals. Rooms at the nearby Hyatt Place Busch Gardens are more modern but rates are higher.
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Scene
Welcoming lobby but somewhat dated decor
This Wyndham chain hotel is clean and welcoming but somewhat dated and generic. A spacious, high-ceilinged lobby has gleaming beige tile floors, but the patterned couches, white-paneled ceilings, and standard wall art look passé and a bit drab. The adjoining breakfast area, is large and bright. The small kidney-shaped outdoor pool, surrounded by sun loungers, tables and chairs with umbrellas, and palm trees, is possibly the property's most inviting space. As expected with a location near the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island, this hotel's main clientele are families.
Location
Across from U.S.F., with a free shuttle to Busch Gardens and other nearby attractions
The hotel sits across from the University of South Florida, on a street lined with office buildings and chain restaurants. It’s a 20-minute walk or a five-minute drive to the U.S.F. Sun Dome, and a five-minute drive to both Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. The hotel runs a free shuttle to the theme parks, as well as to the Museum of Science and Industry, the Moffitt Cancer Center, the Shriners Hospital for Children, and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. It’s a 25-minute drive to Tampa International Airport.
Rooms
Large rooms with generic chain hotel decor
The 85 rooms are spacious and comfortable, but decor feels a bit generic and bland, from the green-and-gold patterned carpeting to the rust-colored bed coverings. The bathrooms have long granite vanities and curtained shower/tub combos with newer fixtures. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers with paper to-go cups, safes, irons and ironing boards, and hairdryers. Some rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges. Rooms facing the main road can pick up street noise. Light sleepers should request rooms at the back of the hotel.
Features
Free breakfast, small outdoor pool, and 24-hour gym, hot tub, and business center
The hotel serves a free breakfast, which includes eggs, in a large area with plenty of seating. There’s a small kidney-shaped outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. The hot tub and small carpeted gym with cardio and weight machines is open 24 hours, as is the business center with desktop computers and printers. There’s a small meeting room that seats up to 60 people, and a separate board room. Coin-operated laundry machines and dry cleaning services are available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
