upgraded rooms and suites also feature microwaves, minifridges and sitting areas. there's also an outdoor pool and hot tub, laundry facilities and free parking. a complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided. all rooms and suites include en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, and have free wifi and tvs. kids 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add pull-out sofas and kitchenettes. this simple low-rise hotel is a 3-minute drive from interstate 275 and 6 minutes from the tropicana field baseball stadium Tampa International Airport 25 min
Sunset Beach (16 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Saint Petersburg Pier (36 min) Morean Arts Center (8 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (24 min) Weedon Island Preserve (17 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Chihuly Collection (7 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Museum of Fine Arts (10 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (11 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Great Explorations Children's Museum (11 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Vinoy Park (11 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (14 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (11 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (16 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Sunken Gardens (10 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Fort De Soto Park (21 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. |