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Reviews of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens 3 stars

3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, United States

#63 of 136 hotels in Tampa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 279 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some breakfast items were cold (pancakes)

    Nice rooms, updated, clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Satisfied client
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of room price availability/transparency; hotel source itself would not match Booking.com, Expedia, Priceline or similar service quotes; each service offered different rates; persons in same party paid from $400 to $175 per night for same type rooms and amenities. This situation may have depended on when reservations were made. Three elevators insufficient for hotel this size when it is nearly full - though in fairness had to wait only about 30% of time for another car and stay was during Spring Break.

    Outstanding staff from reception to bar in terms of immediate service and hospitable attitude. Room accessibility & amenities; bathroom water temp & lighting, included breakfast variety. Of our group of about 30 people, all but 2 were pleased with this hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Great for a visit to Busch Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk staff was hit or miss, we had problems at check in. Our room was hot, musty & smelly. The AC hadn't been turned on.The associate was completely unsympathetic and flatly declared there was no other room. Fortunately the maintenance man was so efficient and got the unit working . The smell faded but never went away. Several front desk people were helpful with the,shuttle etc others were totally disinterested . One elevator never worked during our 3 day stay.

    The breakfast was very good and the,staff hard working and efficient. The hotel is conveniently located to Busch Gardens and the shuttle to the park eliminates the expense and hassle of parking. Matt, the driver, is excellent & works,with you to coordinate drop off & pick up. The pool area was nice and bigger than the pictures. The suite rooms are big and good for families. The microwave & fridge are a bonus. I've stayed here before & will stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel Phone didn’t work in the room

    It was by far from where I needed to be

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable room and close to hospital for an out of town visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inoperable ice machine on our floor and another…shampoo in shower was empty

    Location was convenient for scheduled appointment for medical services

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Short but sweet! The breakfast was delicious!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The phones didn’t work so we couldn’t use room service and when we called with our cell phones to the lobby it kept on disconnecting. Then the next day our ac and some power went out, we couldn’t call. We were checking out within the next few hours so I mentioned it when I checked out. Seemed like the front desk person was a little frustrated from other “complaints “.

    Staff and breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay but overpriced!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that the price was not the same as quoted on Bookings. They also charged $12 a night for parking in a suburban parking lot that they owned which wasn’t that nice. They also charged a $1 a night fee for the USF campus . Overall. the price was too expensive.

    The property was older but attractive with a little wear and tear but the suites were comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms were clean. Breakfast and staff were great. I would definitely return.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Overall my stay was enjoyable; restful meant most.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Undone pancakes, cold danish, watermelon rind, cold hash brown, potatoes.

    Hot bacon and sausages, hot chocolate, the orange juice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Spacious, attractive suite-hotel close to Busch Gardes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King Suite - Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When 4 people are in a room please give 4 sets of towels! Hotels tend not to do that automatically. Also our kids slept in the front room (fold-out couch) but we had to run the fan all night b/c there was so much noise from the central atrium; better sound control at the room door would help!

    Spacious, attractive hotel w/ a huge central courtyard w/ attractive plants and fountains. Friendly staff, ample parking, big hot and cold breakfast buffet. Room was large too w/ good views. Big fitness room. Close to Busch Gardens.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable bed, clean, booked as it is close to the hospital. Great location if visiting Moffitt.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some common areas....specifically elevator floors in need of cleaning. Charging for parking!! Really??? Ridiculous!!

    Friendly staff, convenient location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Feel a little scammed. Sadly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Asked to come to the front desk for 500 points and was sold a package for another stay plus another 500 points. Never receieved the points. Seems only purpose they wanted us to come to the desk was to sell us another stay. Despite emailing them. Months later no points

    Free upgrade Nice facility and location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King Suite - Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tub needed to be clean

    Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Upsetting, family wasn’t able to take showers, no water pressure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King Suite - Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero water pressure again, room 733.

    Close to USF

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a convention for the blind and too many service dogs were there. They did not clean up the landscape and dodo was all over the grounds

    It was ok.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    My overall was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Your towels were not soft and floppy. I requested used towels and garbage to be picked up and that wasn’t done.

    Location was great, parking was great, Breakfast was great. All other amenities was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall a good experience, would/will likely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Open space design of hotel meant a lot of outside noise coming in from the main hall. Bed was a little too firm but not too bad, needed my own transportation more than I would have liked, would have been nice to have more meal options closer

    Was able to check in early, staff was very accommodating wherever possible, room was clean, breakfast was a definite plus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    $12 parking fee

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Had a resonable stay I would recommend to family and friends for a quick trip to busch gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like how the pool had mold and I seen multiple rodents downstairs in the lobby/kitchen area

    The location was a winner, under five minutes to get to Busch Garden and Adventure Landing. The hotel staff was nice and willing to assist. The rooms were clean. The breakfast was just ok I've had better at other embassy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure was not very good, there was hardly and pressure and the sheets are very small..

    The stay was very convenient and great location. The cleaning staff was very nice. but overall well definitely will stay again..

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    If you have business or seeking pleasure around USF campus this is a excellent hotel for the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Suite - Wellness Allergy Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well the only issue was the room wasn't ready until after 4 so we had to wait but it was all good.

    Clean comfortable hotel, excellant breakfast - made to order eggs. Had an evening social with free snacks.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very clean and nice staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    but is located in a great area and enjoyed my stay at the Embassy suites
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel needs upgrades

    Stayed in March 2023

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