Choose the #1Tampa Hotel For Guest Satisfaction The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tampa, Florida offers award-winning service and well-equipped accommodations that are also pet friendly. Among Tampa hotels, the Holiday Inn Express Tampa-I-75 @ Bruce B. Downs is one of the closest hotels to Busch Gardens and the University of South Florida (USF). For the convenience of business travelers, we have a 24-hour business center with copy, fax and print services, five meeting rooms with A/V equipment and free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Tampa, Florida businesses, including Met-Life, Syniverse, Verizon, Achieve Global, Moffitt Cancer Center, USAA, Highwoods Preserve, Washington Mutual and Telecom Park, are located within minutes of our hotel. Tampa, Florida is home to the world-famous Busch Gardens theme park and exciting attractions such as the Museum of Science & Industry and the USF Sun Dome. Our hotel is close to everything yet nestled in a nature preserve area to provide you with a retreat after a day of shopping at The Shops of Wiregrass or playing golf at Pebble Creek Golf Course. Our lushly landscaped grounds compliment the stylishly decorated, pet friendly accommodations in Tampa. Our hotel's guests can take advantage of the great weather with a heated, outdoor pool and our putting green. Other complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast and a well-equipped fitness center.
Award winning hotel is Ranked #1 in Guest service

Amenities
· ATM/Cash machine· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning individually controlled in room
· Airline desk
· Bathtub
· Buffet breakfast
· Car rental desk
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Color television
· Complimentary breakfast
· Complimentary self service laundry
· Connecting rooms
· Cribs
· Desk with lamp
· Direct dial telephone
· Dry cleaning
· Free newspaper
· Free parking
· Golf
· Hairdryer
· High speed internet access for laptop in public areas
· High speed internet connection
· Housekeeping - daily
· Housekeeping - weekly
· Ice machine
· Interior corridors
· Internet access
· Internet access
· Ironing board
· Late check-out available
· Limousine service
· Lounges/bars
· Meal included - continental breakfast
· On-Site parking
· Outdoor pool
· Parking
· Pets allowed
· Private bathroom
· Public area air conditioned
· Safe deposit box
· Satellite television
· Separate closet
· Shops and commercial services
· Spare electrical outlet available at desk
· Speaker phone
· Stereo
· Storage space
· Technical concierge
· Tennis court
· Travel agency
· Valet same day dry cleaning
· Voice mail
· Wireless internet connection
· Wireless internet connection in public areas
Room Information
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 2003
· Renovated in 01/01/2010
· 100 rooms.
· 27 suites.
· 4 floors.
Restaurant Information
TGI FridaysFamily neighborhood restaurant featuring a Sports Bar and Grill serving a variety of American Cuisines.
Linksters Tap RoomAt Linksters Taproom the purpose is simple, provide patrons with the best neighborhood bar experience and is smoker friendly. Offer outdoor seating and patio areas for the comfort of our non-smoking guests.Patrons of our establishments will find no shorta
Meeting Facility
Augusta PinehurstRecreation Information
Outdoor pool
Fitness center on-site
Fitness center off-site
Children's program - 20 minutes to Lowry Park Zoo.
Area Attractions
- Tampa Palms Country Club- Ybor City
Known as Tampa s Latin Quarter for over a century, Ybor City is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. From the scent of roasting Cuban coffee early in the morning to the rhythms of Latin music late into the night, Ybor is a feast for the
- The Shoppes at WiregrassThe Shops at Wiregrass, an open-air retail and entertainment destination The Shops at Wiregrass is a main-street style, pedestrian-friendly, outdoor lifestyle village. It features curved, tree-lined streets and pocket parks that invite lingering and rela
- Tampa International Airport- Hunters Green Country Club
Private Golf Course
- St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport- Lowry Park Zoo
Come see the wild world of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. With more than 2,000 animals, housed in 56 acres oflush natural habitats, it's a diverse collectionthat is suited for our local climate. With engaging interactive exhibits visitors can enjoy close, but sa
- Saddlebrook ResortTennis & Golf Resort
- TPC Tournament Player's Club of TampabayThe 18 hole, par 71 TPC Tampa Bay course was designed by Bobby Weed with Chi Chi Rodriguez as player consultant. It was designed not only to challenge the top golfers of the world, but also to provide a challenging and fun experience for players of all ab
- Florida AquariumDiscover one of the best aquariums in the country and premier Tampa attraction. A wonderful family destination with plenty of activities for all. Come and experience the fun at the Florida Aquarium.
- Amtrak- Sundome
The Sundome is located at USF Graduations and sporting events take place at this venue
- Tampa Convention Center- Tampa Bay Times Forum
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) & The Tampa Bay Storm (Arena Football)
- MacDill Air Force BaseMilitary Airforce Base
- BeachesTampa has some of the countrys most beautiful beaches on the gulf.
- TAMPA- Busch Gardens
An unmatched coaster collection of hair-raising and unforgettable thrills. Share adventures you will never forget on Cheetah Hunt. Experience, up close animal adventures with orangutans and tigers or enjoy the exotic shopping and All Day Dining options th
- Florida State FairgroundsSuccessful events held here include boat shows, R.V. shows, car shows and auctions, equestrian events, and even company/corporate picnics.The Florida State Fairgrounds has over 16,000 lighted parking spaces and over 150 camping space with full hook-ups fo
- Museum of Science & IndustryMOSI Education has a long tradition of providing children and adults in the Bay Area with fun and interactive learning experiences. Whether you and your child are working towards a merit badge or just looking for something exciting to do over the weekend,

