Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG
Across from Busch Gardens with a free park shuttle
About this hotel
Being literally across from Busch Gardens and just off Interstate 275 makes this one of the closest properties to the park in the entire cluster, and the free transfer service to Busch Gardens Tampa removes any need to drive or find parking at the park itself. The 24-hour gym and outdoor pool cover downtime, and in-room microwaves, refrigerators and coffee facilities handle snacks between park visits. The University of South Florida sits 2.4 miles away and the Museum of Science & Industry 2.9, giving a family real options for a non-park day close by. An on-site convenience store and 24-hour business centre round out a genuinely practical, park-adjacent stay, and spacious rooms give a family room to spread out wet gear after a full day at the park.
- Across from Busch Gardens
- Free park transfer
- Daily breakfast included
Our take
The combination of being directly across from Busch Gardens and offering a free park transfer makes this one of the strongest genuinely park-adjacent picks in the cluster, especially for families who'd rather not drive to the gates at all during their stay in Tampa, or hunt for parking every morning.
- ✓Use the free transfer service to Busch Gardens Tampa instead of driving and parking at the park.
- ✓Take advantage of the daily included breakfast before an early transfer to the park.
- ✓Combine your trip with a Museum of Science & Industry visit, 2.9 miles from the hotel.
Why we love it
- Directly across from Busch Gardens
- Free transfer service to the park
- 24-hour gym on site
- Daily breakfast included
Why guests love itWe picked this Holiday Inn Express specifically for the free transfer to Busch Gardens, and it meant we never touched the park's own parking lot once during our stay, a genuine convenience with young kids and gear. Being literally across the street also meant we could see the park from our room, which our kids loved every single morning of the trip.