I stayed one night here for a business trip and was pleasantly surprised. Check in was quick and efficient, and I recieved a free bottle of water - nice touch. My room was a good size, very clean and had nice Neutrogena products. The only thing I noted that needed improvement was the towels - they were a little rough.

My room overlooked the outdoor pool, which I didn't use but looked nice.

I used their free (tiny) business center to check email since I didn't bring a laptop. This was a great free service and they had free wireless too.

In the evening, I saw there were free cookies at the front desk, but I resisted the urge. They looked really yummy though.

I ate breakfast at the restaurant since the rate with breakfast was $3 higher than the rate without. The service was great and the food was pretty good. I was super excited that they had my favorite tea - Tazo Awake.

I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

I've stayed at a few Hilton Garden Inns (New jersey, Virginia, and Florida) and all of them have been consistently good. Staff is always very professional and nice. The rooms are big and very clean. They usually have a pool and spa that is well maintained. The one in Temple Terrace is no exception. I travelled with my wife and two small boys. A two-bed room had plenty of room. The pool was very nice. Fitness room was adequate. All HGIs have a slightly expensive, but very good breakfast buffet that has just about everything you can imagine for breakfast (down to a custom made omlette). This one is right off of I-75 and is very convenient to USF or Bush Gardens.

Myself and my familey had a 4 nights stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Temple Terrace and i must say it was worth every penny spent.
The hotel was so clean as were the rooms beds were good and the staff were also a credit to this establishment. The rooms have a fridge and microwave which we did not use but the fridge was great to keep drinks cool.
We got a package including breakfast from the Hilton web site and the breakfast choice was excelent as was the service. Free parking and a 20 min car ride to Down Town Tampa.
If you are going to Bush Gardens(10mis fromHotel)and looking for a good hotel this is the place.