The Howard Johnson Express Inn Tampa is located approximately four miles from Busch Gardens and about 10 miles from the Tampa airport. Downtown Tampa is approximately two miles from the hotel. The hotel has an outdoor pool. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast with their room rate. For added convenience, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk, meeting room, free newspapers, a safe deposit box, and free parking. The hotel allows pets, but restrictions and fees apply. If you plan to bring your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival to confirm the current pet policy. There are 150 rooms at this hotel. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include an alarm clock radio, coffeemaker, voicemail, hairdryer, telephone, and cable television.