The Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre Busch Gardens is situated within two miles of Busch Gardens Africa Theme Park and the Adventure Island Water Park. There are 404 spacious and comfortable guestrooms and a variety of facilities including a fitness centre.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for clean, comfortable accommodation in a central location, for a stay in Tampa. It is ideally placed for Busch Gardens and just a short drive from the many attractions in the Orlando area including Disney.
Location and Resort
The hotel is minutes from the University of South Florida, the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), the Tampa Convention Centre and the Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team. There are several shops and a variety of restaurants and bars located in the surrounding area. Orlando’s famous attractions are about one hour away. The hotel also operates a free local shuttle service within a 2 mile radius of the hotel.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an olympic sized outdoor heated pool with a sundeck and gazebo. There is also a children's pool.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has a cocktail lounge and there is a TGI Friday’s adjacent to the property and a variety of other restaurants in the surrounding area. Up until 31st December 2008 guests staying on a bed and breakfast basis will receive a full breakfast, after that date guests will receive continental breakfast.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC coffee maker hairdryer ironing facilities balcony/terrace cable/satellite TV telephone air conditioning/heating microwave fridge (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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