Hillsborough County is located in the west of the Florida peninsula, which meets the Gulf of Mexico at the popular tourist destination of Tampa. The county has a lot to offer visitors, particularly around the Tampa Bay area. Attractions include the Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens amusement park and the historic Tampa theatre.
Located next to the St Pete Times Forum and also within an easy distance of many of Tampa's other attractions, the three-star Marriott has 719 rooms and suites all featuring balconies overlooking either the city or the bay. All guests rooms are air conditioned and have cable television and high-speed Internet. The rooms are available with either a king-size bed or two double-size beds. Within the hotel there are a variety of dining options including the Il Terrazzo, a fine dining restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine and more modern favorites with a twist. The Champions Sports Bar is a more casual option, serving up classic bar food such as burgers and sandwiches.
The Hyatt Place is located minutes from Downtown Tampa, within easy reach of attractions such as the Ford Amphitheatre and, of course, Busch Gardens. The hotel offers rooms with either a king-size bed or two double-size beds and all rooms include cable television, wireless Internet and a mini refrigerator. The hotel's Guest Kitchen serves freshly-prepared appetizers and entrees 24 hours a day including pizzas and soups, as well as a complimentary continental breakfast. However, there are also a number of restaurants located nearby serving a variety of cuisines including Tex-Mex, Japanese and Italian. As of 2011, rates start at $101 per night.
The Holiday Inn Express is located in the "New Tampa" area in a lush preserve close to Busch Gardens. It offers a variety of room options, from standard rooms to studio, executive and presidential suites, which have two bedrooms. All rooms include cable television, high-speed Internet access and on-demand movies. In addition, the hotel also has its own fitness center and a heated outdoor pool. A complimentary hot buffet breakfast is served daily, which can include anything from a toast to an omelette. For dinner there are a number of local options including pizzerias, steak houses and bistros. As of 2011, a standard room costs from $122 per night.
The Days Inn is located just one mile away from Busch Gardens and two miles from Adventure Island and the Florida Aquarium. Guest rooms feature satellite television and wireless Internet, and guests also have use of the hotel's outdoor pool and sundeck. There is also a Denny's Restaurant on-site, which is open 24 hours a day, although there are also several other restaurants located nearby including Olive Garden, serving traditional Italian dishes, and Red Lobster, serving seafood. As of 2011, guest rooms, available with either a king-size bed or two doubles, cost $48 per night.
