What to expect: A 50-foot-tall guitar modeled on one played by Paul McCartney greets guests at this Tampa hotel and casino operated by the Seminole Tribe. Framed photos of rock legends (think Elvis and Jim Morrison) as well as rock memorabilia, including costumes and guitars, are showcased throughout this huge entertainment complex.
Amenity highlights: An outdoor splash pool, sundeck, and children's pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping create an inviting oasis for guests of the Seminole Hard Rock.

The hotel's 90,000-square-foot casino has 2,200 gaming machines, 50 poker tables, plus the Casino Center Bar, featuring flair bartenders and the "Tower of Power," a massive tower covered with video screens.

Insider tip: The hotel's poolside cabanas have TVs and refrigerators and are housed inside "chickee" huts that replicate the construction used by the local Seminole people in the creation of their traditional homes.

• A courtyard with gardens and waterfalls creates an urban oasis at a Spanish Mission-style hotel 1 mile north of Busch Gardens.
• Suites at this Tampa hotel provide refrigerators, microwaves, and separate living areas as well as two phones and two TVs.
• Complimentary are shuttle service within five miles, evening managers receptions, and wireless Internet access.