MacDill Air Force Base sits on land that was previously a staging area for the Spanish-American War. It became a military installation in 1939. MacDill is now an Air Mobility Command base, which provides air refueling all over the world, as well as combatant commander airlift in support of such missions as the Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command.
Visitors can choose from a wide variety of hotels within a short drive of MacDill Air Force Base.
Located about seven miles from MacDill Air Force Base, this La Quinta Inn features 100-percent nonsmoking rooms. The hotel provides a complementary breakfast. For other meals, you can choose from nearby restaurants like P.F. Chang's, the Ranch House Grill and Maggiano's Little Italy. Other nearby attractions include Busch Gardens and Tampa's International Mall.
Choose from a standard room or a suite, and feel free to bring your pet along for your stay. Check-in time is 1 p.m., and check-out time is noon.
La Quinta Inn
4620 W. Gandy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611
813-835-6262
lq.com
About two miles from MacDill Air Force Base, the Howard Johnson Express Inn offers standard rooms, family suites, kitchenette suites and Jacuzzi suites. While visiting, you can enjoy the bay views along Bayshore Boulevard, do some shopping at Westshore Plaza, or take a tour of downtown Tampa.
Nearby restaurants include the Bonefish Grill, Estella Mexican Restaurant and Outback Steakhouse. Be sure to save room for ice cream from the Cold Stone Creamery. Upon your return to the hotel, you can take a dip in the heated outdoor pool.
AAA and AARP members are eligible for reduced rates. The Howard Johnson Express Inn does not allow pets.
Howard Johnson Express Inn
3314 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629
813-832-4656
hojo.com
The InterContinental Hotel is near downtown Tampa, about 12 miles from MacDill Air Force Base. This high-rise hotel features 323 rooms and suites, and is within walking distance of the ocean. You can enjoy a meal at any of the three on-site restaurants, or have your meal delivered to your room.
While you're in the area, visit the Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium, or take a boating and fishing trip.
The InterContinental welcomes service animals only. Check-in time is 3 p.m., and check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available.
InterContinental Hotel
4860 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
866-915-1557
intercontampa.com
This Quality Inn is near Tampa Airport, about 10 miles from MacDill Air Force Base. While staying in the area, you can tour the Museum of Science and History, play a game of golf, or go on a photo safari at Big Cat Rescue, the world's largest accredited sanctuary for big cats. Nearby restaurants include Lauro's Italian Restaurant and Bern's Steak House. You can also relax and watch the game at the Press Box Sports Bar.
This Quality Inn does not allow pets. Check-in time is 3 p.m., and check-out time is noon.
Quality Inn
1020 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629
813-254-3005
qualityinn.com
