Location
This hotel is located just off Bruce B. Downs and I-75 in the prestigious Tampa Palms area. The hotel is just minutes from the University of South Florida campus (10 minutes' drive). Guests will find the Museum of Science and Industry, and Flatwoods Park 10 minutes away by car, the shops of Wiregrass are 15 minutes' drive and it is a 20-minute drive to historical Ybor City. Tampa city centre is 25 minutes by car, Clearwater Beach is 45 minutes and the centre of St Petersburg is also 45 minutes away. It is a 90-minute drive to Orlando.
Facilities
The hotel has 127 suites, 75 single rooms and 52 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by 2 lifts. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 2 conference rooms.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed or a sofa bed. A desk is provided. A fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station, as well as a complete set of utensils, is a standard feature. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Guests can relax and enjoy the sun loungers and parasols provided. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, a gym, aerobics and a spa.
Meals
There is a breakfast room on the premises. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.