Information & Amenities
The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center is across the street from University Square Mall, one-half mile from the University of South Florida, and less than two miles from Busch Gardens. Complimentary shuttle transportation goes to Busch Gardens as well as to several hospitals, between 5 AM and 10 PM (hours and availability subject to change).
A lushly landscaped courtyard with a gazebo, sundeck, heated outdoor pool, and a children's pool with a model pirate ship anchored in it adorn the grounds of this hotel. A fitness and game room are also on site.
The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout and a business center is available (surcharge). Parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Coffee in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning service
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 2
- Number of rooms: 405
- Parking (free)
- Patio
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
Rooms
The 405 guestrooms at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens are housed in two buildings, each two stories high.
Complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary local calls, and direct-dial phones are provided. Other conveniences include microwaves, compact refrigerators, and TVs with HBO and pay movies.
In-Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Smoking rooms
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Wheelchair accessible
Located Near
University Square Mall - across the street
University of South Florida - 0.5 mile
Shriners Hospital - 0.75 mile
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 1 mile
James A Haley Veterans Hospital - 1 mile
University Community Hospital - 1.5 miles
Adventure Island water park - 1.5 miles
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 1.5 miles
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) - 1.5 miles
Florida State Fair - 5 miles
Lowry Park Zoo - 5.5 miles
Florida Aquarium - 6 miles
Downtown Tampa - 7 miles
Raymond James Stadium (football, concerts, events) - 10.5 miles
Clearwater Beach - 31 miles
Tampa International Airport (TPA): Approximate driving time to the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens is 23 minutes and distance is 16.5 miles.
Driving directions from Tampa International AirportDriving directions from Tampa International Airport:
- Take the SR-60 ramp toward I-275/Downtown.
- Merge onto N Memorial Hwy/FL-60 E.
- Merge onto I-275 N toward I-4.
- Merge onto E Fowler Av/FL-582 E via exit 51 toward Univ. South Florida and proceed to the hotel.
Getting there: This Clarion Hotel offers complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the airport between 5 AM and 10 PM daily (hours and availability subject to change). A taxi costs approximately $40-$50. Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: The hotel provides complimentary transportation to Busch Gardens and several local hospitals between 5 AM and 10 PM daily (hours and availability subject to change). For other destinations, taxis are available or car rentals are available online.
All prices are subject to change.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets accepted
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Address
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Tampa, FL 33612
USA
Nearest major airport:
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Area:
Busch Gardens, Florida, United States of America