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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL, USA, 33612
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens, the proud home of the USF Bulls, is located on the campus of the University of South Florida and the USF Research Park. Venue offers the very best accommodations in Tampa, FL Each of the 247 beautifully decorated guest suites includes a private bedroom and spacious living room. Enjoy our complimentary evening reception and cooked-to-order breakfast. With more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space in Tampa, FL, the conference center at the Embassy Suites Tampa – USF/Busch Gardens can accommodate events of any size. Our 9,800 square foot Grand Floridian ballroom can be configured into as many as seven smaller spaces, making your options virtually limitless. The hotel offers an easy planning process for as many as 1,400 guests, as well as incredible cuisine, group rates and a staff that will meet your every need.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandEmbassy Suites by Hilton
Built1998
Renovated2022
Total meeting space22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms247
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
TripAdvisor AAA Diamond Member

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - Apr 29
Shoulder season
Low season
May 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
22,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,800 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
5,025 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
6,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting room floor plans

Cypress Room Download PDF
Cypress Room
University Boardroom Download PDF
University Boardroom
Citrus Room Download PDF
Citrus Room
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Grand Ballroom - Salon F
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Grand Ballroom - Salon G
Grand Ballroom - Salon F and G Download PDF
Grand Ballroom - Salon F and G

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
247
Single (1 bed)
151
Suites
247
Tax rate
12.5%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $12.00/day )
Bus parking

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Busch Gardens is a thrilling African safari and a sun-soaked Florida vacation all rolled into one. Experience up-close encounters with wild animals, and explore fascinating attractions based on cultures and legends of far away lands. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring nearly 3,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age.
10165 North McKinley Drive
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University of South Florida
University
5 blks
University of South Florida home of Bulls, located one block from the hotel. Complimentary shuttle service available to all areas of the campus.
3802 Spectrum Blvd.
Tampa, FL, US 33612
Adventure Island
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Located right across the street from Busch Gardens® Tampa, Adventure Island® is 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun featuring the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical
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Yuengling Brewery
Recreation
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Step out from under the hot Florida sun to discover how the cool, crisp taste of Yuengling is brewed and bottled. Tour the Yuengling brewery in Tampa where “America’s Oldest Brewery” uses modern technology to brew fine beer in a time-honored tradition. Sample the Yuengling heritage for yourself at the brewery’s biergarten.
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MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry
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For children and adults. Experience what it's like to pedal a bicycle on a 1-inch cable suspended 30 feet above the ground or lie on a bed-of-nails in the Kids in Charge exhibit! Then, experience elements of the Florida Drivers' Test in a driverless vehicle, the Meridian Shuttle. Learn how this innovate technology can revolutionize your morning commute and experience the incredible navigating power of LIDAR. Imagination Playground!
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Moffitt Hospital
Business district
1 mi
Moffit Cancer Research Center located 1 mile from the hotel. Complimentary shuttle service to and from faciilty daily.
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University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
Park
The USF Botanical Gardens is part of the Department of Geography, Environment and Planning in the College of Arts and Sciences. It consists of about 16 acres of gardens and greenbelt on the USF Tampa campus. The Gardens maintains a living collection of more than 3,000 of plants, animals and natural habitats. Attracting about 35,000 visitors annually, the gardens serve as an important outreach component of USF. Plant festivals and other events attract enthusiasts from around the state to shop for rare and unusual plants. The gardens house ongoing research in medical botany, provide opportunities for service-learning to USF students and is a great way for student organizations to get involved on campus.
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Tampa, GA, US 33620
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Tampa International Airport
Airport
16 mi
Over the last 35 years, Tampa International Airport has strived to become the world-class facility we know today and it has grown to become one of the preeminent airports in the world. To remain a leader in the aviation industry Tampa International Airport continues to improve the Airport's infrastructure.
4100 George J Bean Parkway
Tampa, FL, US 33607
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Florida Aquarium
Recreation
10 mi
Come discover one of the best aquariums in the country at The Florida Aquarium in beautiful downtown Tampa. A wonderful family destination with plenty of fun activities like Swim with the Fishes, Penguins: Backstage Pass and a Wild Dolphin Ecotour. Don't miss Explore A Shore, our outdoor water fun zone for the children!
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Tampa, FL, US 33602
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Canoe Escape
Recreation
Escape to nature on a 2-hour to full day, downstream, quiet-water, paddling adventure through a 16,000-acre wildlife preserve. In all seasons the Hillsborough River astounds with its beauty and abundant wildlife. From the thousands of white ibis in the fall, the sightings of deer, wild hog, and turkey in the winter, the proliferation of songbirds in spring, and its cooling shade on a summer's day, the Hillsborough River brings a new surprise and delight around each bend. Gator sunning on a log with two turtles. Bring your sense of adventure, rent a canoe or kayak for an hour, a downstream trip, or schedule a guided trip, and paddle through this cypress swamp full of Florida's unique flora and fauna. Perhaps paddling close to a sunning 'gator, a threatened limpkin, 6 turtles congregating on a log, or catching that large-mouthed bass will be the most prized memory of your vacation. Whether this is your first-time, you are an experienced paddler, a vacationer or a local resident, the Florida you're looking for is just a short paddle away!
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We are here for you and we thank you for your interest in allowing us to host your group or event. Please understand that during this global time of crisis response times will be delayed. Our team is dedicated to you and will answer your RFP as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding. In addition to great accommodations, the Embassy Suites Tampa – USF/Busch Gardens offers numerous comforts and conveniences to make your Tampa, FL. lodging experience as pleasant as possible. Near our breathtaking waterfall garden atrium, you’ll find a gift shop, newsstand, local area transportation and a full-service restaurant. Enjoy our pool and fitness center for onsite recreation or explore all Tampa has to offer right outside our door.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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