Tampa
Foodies rejoice! Tampa's coolest hotel, which opened in 2014, is a food-and-drink-themed boutique Eden steeped in detailed design: a zinc bar, reclaimed…
Must-see hotels in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The Gulf Coast hardly offers better camping than the 200-plus sites here. Well shaded by thick-growing palms, many face the water, and there are good…
St Petersburg
The Hollander can do no wrong with its art-deco flavor, 130ft porch, convivial Tap Room, full-service spa and Common Grounds coffee shop. Shared spaces…
St Petersburg
Five lushly designed rooms await in this passionately restored 1912 Arts and Crafts–style home. The gay-friendly owners whip up a gourmet breakfast often…
Tampa Bay
The magnificent, coral-pink Don CeSar shimmers like a mirage as you approach St Pete Beach from the causeway. Built in 1928 it's the sort of elegant…
Tampa Bay
For its vintage 1950s hang-ten style alone, the Postcard Inn leads the pack in St Pete Beach. The long, double-armed shell of a 1957 Colonial Gateway has…
Tampa Bay
The glistening-white, semicircular facade of Opal Sands Resort is the talk of Clearwater Beach, where the resort is the latest addition to the luxurious…
Tampa
As charismatic as an aging rock star, Gram's is a small, welcoming hostel for international travelers who prefer personality over perfect linens. Dig the…
Tampa Bay
Clearwater's Sandpearl is an LEED Silver-certified beach resort within walking distance of Pier 60 and Clearwater's restaurant row. Following all the most…
Tampa Bay
Family-owned and operated for more than 60 years, the Bon-Aire is one of St Pete's best-kept secrets. Looking pretty much as it did when it was built in…
Tampa
If you've longed to see the bowels of a federal courthouse but are hesitant to commit crimes, here's your chance. Le Meridien painstakingly restored this…
St Petersburg
This fabulous 1910 inn carved from two old neighborhood houses offers 14 rooms and suites in a mature, half-acre garden. Outside a bright tropical palette…
Tampa Bay
For a quiet, relaxing seaside getaway, these 12 rooms and four cottages are unqualified gems. With bright coral and teal accents, functional kitchenettes…
St Petersburg
St Pete's coral-pink grande dame, the lavishly renovated 1925 Vinoy, is a sumptuous concoction of period style and 21st-century comforts, including an 18…
Tampa Bay
Keeping with the village's low-level, Old Florida vibe, this two-story clapboard house offers 11 homey studios with kitchenettes, some with lounge seating…
Tampa
The name is reminiscent of a tiki-themed motel, but this family-owned, full-service hotel offers fresh, boutique stylings on the cheap. Nice pool, and the…
Tampa
This attractive, efficient and friendly branch of the Hilton Garden chain is just a few blocks from 7th Ave. Rooms are vast and comfortable, there's a…
St Petersburg
Rooms are simply gorgeous at this boutique gem: spacious, with claw-foot baths and king canopy beds, and oozing vintage bordello elegance sexed up with a…
Tampa Bay
The art-deco sign has beckoned travelers since 1958, and the Thunderbird remains a reliable choice in the thick of the Treasure Island commercial corridor…
Tampa Bay
If you're tempted to spend the night in Gulfport, the historic Peninsula Inn has been renovated into a pretty, romantic choice. It also has a recommended…
Tampa Bay
On the harbor, but a walkable distance to the beach, this small, well-kept complex attracts an older crowd who enjoy playing billiards in the covered…
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.
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…
