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Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens

720 E Fowler Ave Tampa, 33612 United States of America

Hotel in Tampa's Busch Gardens neighborhood with a seasonal outdoor pool

Busch Gardens nearby
Situated in Tampa's Busch Gardens neighborhood, this hotel is close to University Mall, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island. Local attractions also include University of South Florida and Lowry Park Zoo. Show more
Swimming pool
In addition to complimentary parking, Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and business services.
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Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, refrigerators, and safes. Hide

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2.8out of 5

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45%

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1 queenTelevision with premium cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Smoking.
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2 queenTelevision with premium cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Smoking.
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1 queenTelevision with premium cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
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2 queenTelevision with premium cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
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1 kingTelevision with cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Pets not allowed

Property Amenities

A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Tampa hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Complimentary parking is available on site.

  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal

Rooms

Guest accommodations at Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens offer safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

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Room Amenities

  • Cable television service
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • HBO
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Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast.

Recreation

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens

2.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.1
Hotel condition:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
2.9
Room comfort:
3.0
Location:
3.7
Neighborhood:
2.5
46%

of guests recommend

out of 35 reviews

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Lin T from PBG Florida
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 3 2011

“It was nice”

It was nice. what I expected for the price. Clean room freindly staff. did not get breakfeast because of time., but over all nice

Richard F from Florida
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 30 2011

“Good Location”

If Busch Gardens is your goal then this is close and easy to find, then get to the park and back.

A Traveler from Utah
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“It seems like the kind that could be rented by the hour>>>.”

It was disgusting.. it was old and smelled. It was not upgraded. It needed to be remodeled. The bedspread looked liked it hadn't been washed. I was afraid to sit on it. the deck was slanted, which made me feel unsafe. The railing outside was not attached to the wall, it was very unstable. It needs new carpet, new paint, and bedding. the tv was too low for the bed. It was old and smelled... The complimentary breakfast was pretty lame. the neighborhood was pretty scary.. I would not recommed this hotel to anyone..

Area recommendations
downtown near The water. It was nicer and it had a view.
Other
Getting a helicopter ride and seeing downtown and the water was wonderful.
A Traveler from Morgantown, wv
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 14 2011

“I would stay again in a heartbeat”

The room was clean the staff was helpful and friendly, and the pool was well maintained I would def stay again.

A Traveler from miami, fl
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 3 2011

“will never go back”

I asked for a non smoking section and regardless got placed where was inundated of cigarette smoke. i would recommend to future guest to review the pictures and hotel extremely carefully because what you see is not what you get.

Area recommendations
pay a little extra for a little more class
A Traveler from FLORIDA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 6 2011

“vERY GOOD CONSIDERING THE RATE YOU PAY”

GOOD CHOICE CONSIDERING THE RATE AND PROXIMITIY TO THE BUSCH GARDENS

Area recommendations
BUSCH GARDEN
A Traveler from Livonia mi
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 4 2011

“Busch gardens!”

My boyfriend and I stayed there because it let 20 year olds get at room. Very quiet and nice. Bathroom could be cleaner

A Traveler from Fort Lauderdale, FL
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 18 2011

“Busch Gardens 2011”

The receptionist was very polite. The cleaning staff was ok, they just came to the room very early in the morning, and asked if they could come back later because my son and I were still sleeing. The major issue I had was the carpeting in room #230 was very nasty. When I first took my shoes off, all I felt was nastyness. I could not walk bare foot on the carpet, because it just felt sticky,and nasty. The only reason I did not complain was because my son and I come in a long drive from South FL and I was too tired to have to move. But a guest is supposed to enjoy walking bare foot on the carpet. I could not do that.

A Traveler from Glendale, AZ
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 16 2011

“Can you say mold?”

Reserved two rooms that both had an awful mold smell. Carpet wet in one room and had to relocate. Mold growing on the bathroom walls of the other room. Rooms were not very clean. Very worn. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

Area recommendations
Closer to Busch Gardens.
A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 11 2011

“neat & clean”

My boyfriend and I spent 2 nights here while we were apartment hunting before we moved to Tampa. The hotel was easy to find, right off the highway and our room was neat, clean and well kept. It's a good value for the price and very quiet for being near major roads. Definitely recommend it if ur on a budget.

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Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens

720 E Fowler Ave Tampa, 33612 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • University Mall - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Grand Prix Tampa - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
  • Adventure Island - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • University of South Florida - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • Busch Gardens - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
  • USF Sun Dome - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
  • Lowry Park Zoo - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 4.8 km / 3 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
  • Al Lopez Park - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi

The preferred airport for Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens is Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Tampa, FL, United States (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Area:

Busch Gardens, Florida, United States of America: Located in northeast Tampa, Busch Gardens is one of Florida’s top attractions, combining both wild rides and wildlife. The amusement park features 10 roller coasters and more than 2,000 animals. Other nearby family-friendly venues include the Museum of Science and Industry and Lowry Park Zoo. The University of South Florida is north of Busch Gardens. On campus, the Sun Dome hosts big concerts.

Howard Johnson Express Busch Gardens

720 E Fowler Ave Tampa, 33612 United States of America

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