Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
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About this property
Hyatt Place Busch Gardens is a 3-star hotel located in Tampa's University Square neighborhood, within a 5-minute drive of both the University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The property sits 10 miles from Tampa International Airport, making it convenient for travelers arriving by air.
The hotel features 126 suites, each with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and flat-screen television. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, a desk with a separate sitting area, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and hair dryer. Rooms also offer phones with free local calls. Guest ratings for room comfort average 4.3 out of 5.
Gallery Cafe serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner, while a coffee shop and bar/lounge are available for casual dining and beverages. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool for guest recreation. Additional amenities include a business center, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities, luggage storage, and meeting space totaling 1,200 square feet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free environment.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Dogs weighing 50 pounds or under are permitted, with a maximum of two dogs not exceeding 75 pounds combined weight. A $75 non-refundable pet fee applies for stays of 1–6 nights; stays of 7–30 nights incur a $75 non-refundable fee plus a $100 cleaning fee. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, pool facilities, fitness center, and on-site restaurant.
Location & nearby attractions
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
University Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of South Florida - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Museum of Science and Industry - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
AdventHealth Tampa - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Yuengling Center - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
USF Baseball Stadium - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Adventure Island - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Lettuce Lake Park - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Skatepark of Tampa - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25.7 km / 16 mi
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 40.6 km / 25.2 mi
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 49.3 km / 30.7 mi
The preferred airport for Hyatt Place Busch Gardens is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Guests staying 1-6 nights a $75 non-refundable fee will be applicable. Guests staying 7-30 nights $75 non-refundable fee and $100 cleaning fee will apply. Weight restrictions:dogs weighing 50 pounds and under are permitted- maximum of 1 dog or 2 dogs maximum weight not exceeding 75 pounds.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Service fee: 0.08 percent
- Self parking fee: USD 12 per day
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.