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La Quinta Inn & Suites USF (Near Busch Gardens)

2.5 of 5
3701 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
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La Quinta Inn & Suites USF (Near Busch Gardens)
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Boca Raton, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2010

Staff was friendly, location is great to visit USF or Bush Gardens and rate was really cheap - we paid $64.50 with AAA rate for one night. Room was spacious BUT dirty and old. Obviously this hotel doesn't believe in updating. The bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned in days. Room needed a good vacuuming. A/C didn't work properly, the room... More

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Coral Springs, FL
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2010

Beautiful, newer hotel property. Clean, well maintained rooms. Complimentary breakfast & happy hour. 1 mile from USF campus. Nice pool, hot tub. Excellent value - we will definitely stay here next time in Tampa area.

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panama city florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2010

Hotel and room were clean, big bathroom was great for 3 teen girls. Breakfast was ok, just cereal, yogurt, boiled eggs, fruit and the normal pastries. Also, you could make waffles and oatmeal. There was rarely anyone at the pool, so we had it to ourselves most of the time. University of South Florida just down the road, Busch Gardens... More

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Boston
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30 reviews 30 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2010

With all to choose from for hotels in the area, I chose La Quinta after reading the reviews that the area was a little safer and the hotel was much cleaner then some of the other choices. The rate was very reasonable, higher then some others, but i chaulked it up to you get what you pay for. The room... More

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Utrecht
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2010

Rooms are spacious and clean. You can here your neighbours when they're very noisy, breakfast isn't a big deal. For the rest it's a good standard hotel.

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New Berlin, WI
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2010

hotel was centrally located, very easy and close to Busch Gardens, with a lot of restaurants nearby. Room was clean, breakfast was nice (crowded right before it closed-about 8:45 AM). The breakfast bar woman was very friendly, and the food was good and there was plenty to choose from. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Tallahassee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2010

This hotel is exceptionally in that they allow dogs and actually have nice rooms and really good facilities. The service is great! The only reason I marked down a little was because we waited until after 3 pm to have our room serviced and I had made special efforts to be out of the room with the dogs in the... More

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Tampa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2010

This hotel offers everything you can ask for. I have stayed here on numerous occassions with family members in the past and have referred others to this location to ensure their stay in the Tampa Bay region would be most enjoyable.

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stroud glos
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69 reviews 69 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2010

Clean tidy room, worse comment I can make is had to wait for ten minutes at check in and we where very tired. Room clean went to the I hop next door which was very good. Easy to find from the airport would use again. Breakfast ok..

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Tallahassee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2010

I picked this La Quinta location on a whim as I had never been to USF and had to do an event on the campus for my job. The location was near enough, but I must admit, I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the hotel. It was definitely a newer hotel and in a... More

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Also Known As:
La Quinta Inn And Suites Usf (Near Busch Gardens)
La Quinta Inn & Suites Usf (Near Busch Gardens) Hotel Tampa
La Quinta Inn & Suites Usf (Near Busch Gardens) Hotel
La Quinta Tampa
Tampa La Quinta
Address: 3701 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
Region: United States > Florida > Tampa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in Tampa
#6 Family Hotels in Tampa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
NEW! Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics.The beautiful La Quinta Inn & Suites U.S.F. is newly renovated and located behind Busch Gardens, adjacent to the University of South Florida (host hotel for most USF Sundome functions). There is always plenty to do here: Hard Rock Nightclub at Seminole Casino, Nightlife in Ybor City, Museum of Science and Industry, Florida Aquarium, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Florida State Fairgrounds. Don't forget professional sporting events (baseball, football, and hockey). Walk to a variety of great restaurants, or hit the malls (International, University, West Shore). Guests at the La Quinta Inn & Suites U.S.F. are treated with a Free Bright Side BreakfastTM each morning. Enjoy the heated pool and Jacuzzi and 24-hour fitness center. Rooms are spacious and come with free high-speed Internet access and more. We are in north Tampa between I-75 and I-275, just minutes from the area's renowned Hospitals (Veterans, Cancer Center, Shriner's). ... more   less 
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