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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is an elegant hotel located in North Tampa, Florida, on the University of South Florida campus. The team here offers couples a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They pride themselves on incredible cuisine, impeccable service, and the ability to time your event perfectly. Embassy Suites Tampa USF offers multiple indoor rooms for both your ceremony and reception.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 600 guests for a sit-down event at this spacious hotel. The venue boasts 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 9,800-square-foot ballroom. For your ceremony, you can use the gorgeous, eight-story garden atrium, complete with a waterfall. You can also use this space, filled with an abundance of natural light, for your cocktail hour, before moving into one of the versatile ballrooms. The magnificent Grand Ballroom can easily be divided into smaller sections for more intimate gatherings. It features a dance floor, a neutral color palette, and can be customized for a variety of themes and visions.
Services Offered
This modern hotel is situated near Busch Gardens and is only 20 minutes away from the Tampa International Airport, making it an easily accessible destination. The team works to take care of your event's many details. Your loved ones can enjoy complimentary parking, as well as special rates for the luxurious suites. For those that stay the night, a complimentary breakfast buffet is offered. Additional services include, but are not limited to:

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Special linens
  • Setup

Other Services
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is happy to host your rehearsal dinner, in addition to your ceremony and reception. You can choose from a variety of catering packages, or you can plan a custom menu to suit your individual needs. Additional events that they can host include:

  • Engagement parties
  • Bridal showers
  • Rehearsal dinners
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
September

Reviews of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

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User2408501 Sent on 11/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Embassy Suites was amazing. I can't think of a way that my wedding could have been more perfect except for staying there all night! The food was amazing, Sara is awesome and she made sure that everything was 100% each step of the way. This is the perfect place to have a wedding. Everyone there made us feel like VIP and we were there number one priority! The suite we stayed in that night was also wonderful. This venue is worth every penny and then some! Thank you so much for making our day one we will never forget
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Mary Sent on 12/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Disappointed when we had to move across the street the Galleria but Jill brought everything together and we received compliment after compliment about everything, the décor, the food, everything.
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Darcy Sent on 12/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thanks for delivering a perfect event for my companies Holiday party!! The location, food and service was amazing!
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Angela Sent on 09/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
What a wonderful experience, I had such a great time and the service was so excellent!
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User2310542 Sent on 09/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We were Happy with the outcome! We had a great wedding!
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Grace Sent on 08/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you Sara for making my wedding special. Very compassionate and professional. I thank you for your generous help which I would have been lost without you. I will never forget you. Memorable one forever.
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Francis Sent on 06/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Always return my calls and answered my question.
Guide me step by step in planning and selecting items.
Highly recommen this hotel. My friends are still bragging about the service and food.
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Ashlee Sent on 05/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sara and her staff at USF Embassy were Fantastic. Robert at the front desk hand delivered chairs to our sweet and was quick to answer any and all questions For us. Steve and his banquet staff were the best as well. They were professional and proactive. my guests really enjoyed the lighthearted personalities of everyone as well. I would use Embassy over and over again for events.
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Ashlee Sent on 05/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sara and her staff at USF Embassy were Fantastic. Robert at the front desk hand delivered chairs to our sweet and was quick to answer any and all questions For us. Steve and his banquet staff were the best as well. They were professional and proactive. my guests really enjoyed the lighthearted personalities of everyone as well. I would use Embassy over and over again for events.
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Hassan Sent on 01/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sara Meadows was the event sales manager for my wedding. She is very sweet and very easy to communicate with, great attitude. Sara accommodated 98% of all of my requests. I had some last minute items and she was able to pull strings for me to make them happen. In regards of the wedding, Sara was like my personal wedding planner. Even though she had other events that she was working on, she made my wedding event top priority. Sara does her job and does anything outside her occupation to make the client happy.
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Another great venue to host any type of event. Very helpful staff, great food, and nice small and large ballrooms.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens frequently asked questions

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.
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