Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa I-75 at Bruce B. Downs by IHG
Heated pool and putting green off I-75
About this hotel
The heated outdoor pool is the standout amenity here, one of only three in this cluster, and it pairs with an on-site putting green for a between-swims activity that keeps kids entertained without leaving the property. Being just off Interstate 75 puts Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo and Ybor City all within easy reach, and USF along with top-rated golf courses and shopping centres stay accessible too. The free hot breakfast buffet covers early park mornings, making this one of the more genuinely well-rounded picks in the cluster for a multi-day trip. In-room coffeemakers add a small but real convenience for an early start on a big park day, and the modern guestrooms with free wireless internet keep everyone connected for planning the next day's outing.
- Heated outdoor pool
- Putting green on site
- Easy I-75 access
Our take
The heated pool combined with easy I-75 access to Busch Gardens makes this one of the strongest all-round picks in the cluster, especially for a shoulder-season trip. The putting green is a real bonus for restless afternoons between park days, and the modern fitness centre covers a morning workout too.
- ✓Book this property specifically if your trip falls outside peak summer, since the heated pool is a genuine rarity here.
- ✓Use the on-site putting green for a low-key activity on a rest day between park visits.
- ✓Take the free hot breakfast buffet before an early Busch Gardens or Adventure Island start.
Why we love it
- Heated outdoor pool, not seasonal
- On-site putting green
- Easy I-75 access to Busch Gardens
- Free hot breakfast buffet
Why guests love itI would pick the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa I-75 at Bruce B. Downs for a family that wants a heated pool and something to do between park days. The hotel is just off Interstate 75, with a putting green, a heated outdoor pool, a modern fitness centre and a free hot breakfast buffet. Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo and Ybor City are close by. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10, and I see it as a convenient, practical base.