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Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens

Hotel Information: The two buildings of this low-rise hotel provide convenient accommodations for visitors to Busch Gardens, the University of South Florida, and several nearby hospitals. With complimentary shuttles to Busch Gardens and the hospitals and with a shopping center across the street, many guests choose not to drive.

Amenity highlights: In addition to the convenient complimentary shuttle transportation to nearby destinations, this hotel offers a business center with two workstations and hotel-wide complimentary wireless Internet access. An inviting garden courtyard has a heated, freeform pool and the children’s pool has a model pirate ship anchored in it.


Rooms

The 405 guestrooms at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center near Busch Gardens are housed in two buildings, each two stories high.

Complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary local calls, and direct-dial phones are provided. Other conveniences include microwaves, compact refrigerators, and TVs with HBO and pay movies.

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Microwave
  • Pay movies
  • Premium TV channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Wheelchair accessible

Recreation

The inviting garden courtyard has a sundeck, heated freeform pool, and a children’s pool with slides, water cannons, and a model pirate ship floating in it. A fitness room offers cardio equipment, and a game room is also on site.

Numerous water sports are available on Tampa Bay and at Clearwater Beach. Golf courses are within 10 miles of the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center is across the street from University Square Mall, one-half mile from the University of South Florida, and less than two miles from Busch Gardens. Complimentary shuttle transportation goes to Busch Gardens as well as to several hospitals, between 5 AM and 10 PM (hours and availability subject to change).

A lushly landscaped courtyard with a gazebo, sundeck, heated outdoor pool, and a children's pool with a model pirate ship anchored in it adorn the grounds of this hotel. A fitness and game room are also on site.

The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout and a business center is available (surcharge). Parking is complimentary.


  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (complimentary)
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Elevator/lift
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Fitness equipment
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors: 2
  • Number of rooms: 405
  • Parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Swimming pool - outdoor

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • Pets accepted
  • Small pets only
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Know Before You Go

The hotel accepts two pets (60 pounds or under) per room (surcharge).

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

  • Pet fee: $25 per night

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

Dining

A complimentary Continental breakfast is offered each morning.

Lobby bar - Open daily.

TGI Friday’s - Adjacent to hotel.

Address

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2701 E Fowler Ave

Tampa, FL 33612

USA

Nearest major airport:

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Area:

Busch Gardens, Florida, United States of America