Located on the University of South Florida (USF) campus and USF Research Park in Tampa, the 247-suite transformed property includes 20,000-plus sq. ft. of fully refreshed event space and is operated by Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF’s nine-month, floor-by-floor renovation includes redesigned guest suites and public areas with modern fixtures and attractive textiles in soothing grays and blues. A sampling of updated areas:
- All guest suites and the presidential suite, which offers views of the city and Busch Gardens’ roller coasters. Also, rest easy with Ethos Wellness, a premium room upgrade that provides a curated collection of wellness products and amenities for the modern traveler committed to staying healthy and comfortable away from home.
- Convenient on-site restaurant with new menu (serving breakfast, lunch and dinner) and lounge area, featuring social seating in the open-air atrium.
- Inviting shared areas that are comfortable, stylish and functional.
- Outdoor pool area that exudes the Florida lifestyle.
- More than 20,000 sq. ft. of event space with new audiovisual equipment ideal for customized events, including weddings, galas, association gatherings and hybrid meetings. Featuring a new electronic reader board to welcome attendees, the 10,000-sq.-ft. refurbished Grand Ballroom can host up to 600 guests for banquet-style seating or 1,200 for theater-style seating.
- Sustainable features throughout the property, including LED lighting, automated toilets and faucets in public restrooms to reduce water waste and HVAC smart sensors in rooms to conserve energy. The hotel participates in LightStay, Hilton’s award-winning, comprehensive platform to measure and manage energy, water and waste usage.
