| some rooms have soaking tubs. there's also an on-site restaurant serving contemporary cuisine, and a rooftop bar. elegant, contemporary rooms feature hdtvs with cable channels, plus coffeemakers, ipod-ready clock radios and free wi-fi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this sophisticated hotel featuring spanish-inspired architecture is a block from the beach and mcpherson bayou, and 6 miles from john's pass village and boardwalk. room service is offered. amenities include a free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour exercise room and a 7-slip dock marina. junior and 2-bedroom suites with sitting areas are also available
Tampa International Airport 32 min
Sunken Gardens (17 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (22 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (13 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Museum of Fine Arts (16 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (23 min) Chihuly Collection (14 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (18 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Morean Arts Center (14 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 21) Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunset Beach (10 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (16 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Fort De Soto Park (13 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (6 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. | 
