La Quinta Inn Tampa Near Busch Gardens is located approximately half a mile from Busch Gardens and 11 miles northeast of Tampa International Airport. This location is also one mile from University of South Florida and University Square Mall, two miles from Adventure Island and Tampa Greyhound Track, three miles from the Museum of Science and Industry and Sundome, and seven miles from downtown Tampa. Hotel amenities include the swimming pool, game room, laundry facilities, and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel also offers 24-hour front desk service, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls. All rooms feature voicemail, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, coffeemakers, satellite TV, and LodgeNet pay-per-view movies and Nintendo.