Must-see hotels in Florida

  • Ponce de Leon

    St Petersburg

    A boutique hotel with Spanish flair in the heart of downtown. Splashy murals and designer-cool decor are highlights; off-site parking is a bummer.

  • Sea View Motel

    Space Coast

    Located directly on the beach, this renovated 1950s motel has eight simple rooms with quilts, wood floors and fully equipped kitchens.

  • Wright Lake Camping

    Florida Panhandle

    This quiet campground sits on the shores of Wright Lake, and includes flush toilets and showers, but no hookups.

  • Hickory Landing

    Florida Panhandle

    There's drinking water and 10 campsites here, but not much else, other than a bucolic forest setting.

  • Hawk’s Cay Resort

    Florida Keys

    The Cay is an enormous luxury compound with silky-plush rooms and nicely appointed townhouses, as well as countless island activities. The resort's most…

  • El Govenor Motel

    Gulf Coast

    This beachfront motel is pretty dated, but the rooms are clean and some have kitchen facilities. All have balconies overlooking the gulf. The motel is…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City

    Tampa

    The red-brick Hampton Inn offers a good level of comfort, a free shuttle downtown and a tiny pool. Its location on 7th Ave means rooms at the front can be…