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4.4 out of 5

"Great staff needs updating but convenient to Bush Gardens " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 02 Dec 2023

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Hotel Description

Hotel near University of South Florida in Tampa

University Square stay

Your stay at this University Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Also, University of South Florida Botanical Gardens is within half a mile (1 km) and University Mall is within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and free buffet breakfast each morning.

Guest Room, Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
CA $206* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Guest Room, Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds (Specialty)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens ratings based on 24 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Everyone (12) Couples (5) Family (5)
4 out of 5

Posted by , from Keego harbor on 12 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Mar. 2024 by Customer Service

Maria, thanks for choosing to stay at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens and leaving a rating. We're glad you had an enjoyable experience with us. We hope to serve you again on your next visit to Tampa.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Feb. 2024 by Customer Service

Sharon, thank you for taking the time to rate your stay at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens. It seems you had a solid experience and we sincerely appreciate your support. We're constantly striving to enhance our guest experience, and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit.

4 out of 5
Great staff needs updating but convenient to Bush Gardens

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Dec. 2023 by Customer Service

Samantha, we're glad to hear that you found our location near Busch Gardens convenient and enjoyed the friendliness of our team members at the Hyatt Place Tampa. It's valuable for us to hear your thoughts on our furnishments as this helps us to make necessary enhancements. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

5 out of 5
I will come back again

Posted by on 24 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Oct. 2023 by Customer Service

Linda, thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens. It's comments like yours that really drive us to deliver the best possible experience for our guests. We're looking forward to welcoming you back in the future!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 May 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for the excellent rating, Kimberly!Our goal is to go above and beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable experience at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens! We look forward to hosting you again soon.

5 out of 5
Very nice staff, exceptionally clean rooms and lobby area. Pool was warm and inviting. Will stay here again!

Posted by on 7 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 May 2023 by Customer Service

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Charles!It's fantastic to see how much you enjoyed your recent stay at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens! We strive to provide our guests with a very comfortable and inviting environment. We look forward to hosting you again, in the near future for another outstanding experience.Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope you have a fantastic day!

4 out of 5
Super staff. Nice room, comfortable bed, NOT good pillows.

Posted by , from Punta Gorda on 22 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Mar. 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us, Jackson.We're glad to hear you had such a great experience with us. We care about the satisfaction of our guests so we appreciate you letting us know what we can do to make your stay perfect. We'll make sure to communicate your feedback to our team.We're looking forward to sharing an even more pleasant experience with you soon.

2 out of 5
The staff were very nice and accommodating. Elevators were very slow.I could have walked up 6 flights of stairs faster. The dinning tables and chairs were very small. My wife is 5'4 and they were too small for her. Imagine me at 6'2.

Posted by , from JAMAICA on 21 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Feb. 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Jesus.While we're glad you enjoyed your time with us, we regret that your experience was anything less than perfect. We hold ourselves to a higher standard so we'll be sure to discuss your concerns with the appropriate members of our team so that we may improve moving forward.We look forward to hosting you again so we can share with you the high caliber experience our guests are accustomed to.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Mar. 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for the amazing rating, Steven!We are very pleased to hear about the excellent stay we were able to share with you! It is always our highest priority to provide a satisfying experience for all of our guests. We hope you plan on staying at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens soon!Thanks again for leaving your feedback!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from HIALEAH on 23 Dec. 2022

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About the Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Location 11408 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612

Property Features

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Busch Gardens. For a fee, parking is available. This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Gallery Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

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.Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • Children stay free 18

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 0.08 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Hyatt Place Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa
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You should know

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are for illustrative purposes only.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.