Accommodations
Information on Hotels
The University has reserved rooms at the Embassy Suites for a discounted rate for UT families. The Embassy Suites is convenient to dining and entertainment in downtown Tampa and is only a few blocks from UT.
Book your Embassy Suites hotel room(s) online by clicking here.
Embassy Suites Rates:
$109 - Single/Double
$119 - Triple
$129 - Quad
Embassy Suites - Downtown Convention Center
513 S. Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 769-8300
Travel Information
Tampa International Airport (airport code TPA) is served by most major airlines and is consistently ranked as one of the top airports in the nation.
Directions to UT
From the North: I-75 South to I-275 South to Exit 45A. Follow signs for Downtown West/Ashley Street. Take Ashley Dr. south to Kennedy Blvd. Turn right on Kennedy Blvd., crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the East:
I-4 West to I-275 South to Exit 45A. Follow signs for Downtown West/Ashley Street. Take Ashley Dr. south to Kennedy Blvd. Turn right on Kennedy Blvd., crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the South:
I-75 North to Exit 256 (Crosstown Expressway). Crosstown Expressway to "Tampa General Hospital-Davis Islands" exit (right after crossing the Hillsborough River). Turn right on Plant Ave., go to the dead end at Kennedy Blvd. Turn left on Kennedy Blvd. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the West:
I-275 North to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Dr. south to Kennedy Blvd. Turn right on Kennedy Blvd., crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From Tampa International Airport: Florida 60 East to I-275 North (Downtown) to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Dr. south to Kennedy Blvd. Turn right on Kennedy Blvd., crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University. The University of Tampa is 8 miles from Tampa International Airport and a taxi will cost about $15 plus tip.