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East Tampa Hotel near University of South Florida

Conveniently located off I-4 at Exit 10 near I-75 and US-301, our East Tampa hotel is an ideal option for business travelers, prospective students visiting USF and families vacationing in the Tampa Bay area. Our hotel is near University of South Florida and just 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 30 minutes from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. This East Tampa hotel is also convenient to big city attractions including Busch Gardens Theme Park, Dinosaur World, Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Florida State Fairgrounds, The Amphitheatre, Sabal Park and Port of Tampa. Our hotel near the University of South Florida puts you within easy reach of fun, exciting attractions. Whatever your travel itinerary, the Country Inn & Suites hotel in East Tampa is an excellent home base.

Our hotel in East Tampa is convenient to the following attractions:
  • Sabal Business Park (3 miles)
    Tampa's largest business area is conveniently located near I-75 and our hotel.
  • Florida State Fairgrounds (3 miles)
    The fairgrounds host a variety of year-round events, competitive programs and educational opportunities. Our hotel is a great place to stay for those attending events at Florida State Fairgrounds.
    (813) 621-7821
  • The Amphitheatre (3 miles)
    Located on the Florida State Fairgrounds, this popular, state-of-the-art venue is a convenient location to enjoy a number of world-class music events.
    (813) 740-2446
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino (3 miles)
    This lavish casino is a great adult vacation destination. Our hotel near Tampa's Hard Rock Casino provides easy access to the venue's cascading fountains, restaurants and bars, 90,000-square-foot casino and exciting live entertainment.
    (866) 502-7529
  • Adventure Island (6 miles)
    A 30-acre island full of fun-in-the-sun activities, Adventure Island is the perfect place to cool off during a hot summer day.
    (813) 987-5600
  • Busch Gardens Amusement Park (6 miles)
    Visit this world-famous amusement park, where guests enjoy thrilling roller coasters, kid-friendly rides, great entertainment and various food vendors. Our hotel near Busch Gardens is the perfect option for traveling families.
    (888) 800-5447
  • Museum of Science & Industry (7 miles)
    With 450 exhibits, live science demonstrations and an IMAX theatre, this popular museum offers something for young and old alike.
    (813) 987-6100
  • Centro Ybor (8 miles)
    Visitors can experience authentic Cuban influences in this fun, interesting area. Get a taste of the local Cuban culture in one of the local restaurants or shops.
    (813) 242-4660
  • St Pete Times Forum (9.6 miles)
    This local arena hosts a variety of events, including concerts and Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games.
    (813) 301-6600
  • Channelside District (11 miles)
    Here, visitors will find something fun the whole family. This entertainment-dining multiplex in downtown Tampa is not far from our hotel.
  • Florida Aquarium (11 miles)
    This glass-domed marina wonderland features more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals and is a perfect day trip for the entire family.
    (813) 273-4000
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12.8 miles)
    Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is just a short drive from our hotel. Be sure to catch an exciting NFL game during your stay.
    (813) 870-2700
  • SoHo Tampa (14 miles)
    For exciting events and hip, stylish nightlife, take the drive to SoHo, located in the Hyde Park section of Tampa. Just minutes from our hotel in East Tampa, SoHo is a fun location to explore upscale eateries, galleries and shops.

Directions from Tampa International Airport:

Exit the airport and merge on to I-275 North, then take I-4 East to Exit # 10 / Mango Rd. Turn left at ramp onto Mango Road North towards Flying J. Before Flying J, turn left on Discovery Lane and our hotel is on the immediate left.

Need a ride from the airport? Please contact our recommended company, SuperShuttle, for individual or group reservations.

About Tampa

Recognized as one of the nation's fastest growing cities, Tampa is a bustling port town that boasts multi-ethnic diversity and a revitalized downtown waterfront. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along Bayshore Boulevard, dubbed the "world's largest sidewalk;" or wander the quaint streets of Ybor City, once known as the "cigar capital of the world" and now a city-within-a-city offering Latin shops, ethnic restaurants, art galleries, and nightclubs. Local attractions include the 300-acre, Africa-themed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Theme Park, and the Lowry Park Zoo, ranked among the top four zoos in the country. The Florida Aquarium is always a hit with the kids, and the Henry B. Plant Museum, formerly the site of the old Tampa Bay Hotel, is an historic national landmark. The Tampa Museum of Art features the Southeast's largest collection of Greek and Roman art, not to mention an outstanding 20th-century American collection. As for sports, the NFL's Buccaneers and the NHL's Lightning both call Tampa Bay home, and several major league baseball teams also come to Tampa for spring training.

Did you know?

Thanks to the warm waters of the Tampa Electric Company's Big Bend Power Plant, you can catch a glimpse of manatees. The large mammals require a water temperature of 68 degrees or higher, and the warm waters surrounding the plant attract many manatees each winter. What's even better - this attraction is free!

Nearby Attractions

Adventure Island Clearwater Beach Color Crown Corporation Gator Ford International Plaza Mall Lazy Days RV Park Lowry Park Zoo Plant City Strawberry Festival Raymond James Stadium Rooms To Go Distribution Center St. Pete Times Forum Tampa Convention Center Tampa Port Authority Universal Studios Orlando University of South Florida Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall Yuengling Brewery

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