Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG | Hotel in Tampa

8.3 (700 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  13 Bathrooms  44 Guests
Bearss Plaza Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel in Bearss Plaza, Tampa

Across from Busch Gardens and placed just off Interstate 275, this Tampa, Florida hotel provides an on-site convenience store and a daily breakfast. A free transfer service to Busch Gardens Tampa and free WiFi are available. A 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool are available at the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens. The hotel also offers a 24-hour business center. Free parking is available at the property. The hotel offers in-room microwaves, refrigerators and coffee facilities. Tampa Holiday Inn Express-USF-Busch Gardens also provides the spacious rooms. The University of South Florida is 2.4 miles from the hotel. Guests are 2.9 miles from the Museum of Science & Industry. Yuengling Brewery is nearby along with the Yuengling Center at USF is nearby. We are close to Moffett Cancer Center and the VA hospital

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens by IHG is located in Tampa.

This 126 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pool, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 700 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Tampa and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Fitness center
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Pet friendly
  • Convenience store on site
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • ATM on site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shuttle service
  • Business center
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation policy
Special conditions
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please note that guests must be 21 years of age or older in order to check in without a parent or official guardian.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.78
Location:
8.46
Staff:
8.47
Facilities:
7.94
Comfort:
8.17
Cleanliness:
8.04
Toya
Jan 16, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 29 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
King Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 29 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Shower chair, Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Access Tub/Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Access Tub/Non-Smoking

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room with Two King Beds - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Mobility Access/Roll in Shower - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room - Mobility Access/Roll in Shower - Non-Smoking

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Shower chair, Hearing accessible, Lower sink, Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Shower chair, Hearing accessible, Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Mobility Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Mobility Access

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Shower chair, Hearing accessible, Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Shower chair, Hearing accessible, Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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