| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms; some have loft bedrooms. freebies include hot breakfast, parking, and regular evening socials with snacks, plus a grocery delivery service. set in a commercial area, this casual all-suite hotel is 2 miles from st. the contemporary studios come with kitchens and free wi-fi, as well as pull-out sofas, fireplaces, desks and flat-screen tvs. there's also a convenience store, an outdoor pool and a sports court, along with a fitness room, a business center and guest laundry facilities. petersburg clearwater international airport, and 11 miles from indian rocks beach on the gulf of mexico
Tampa International Airport 19 min
Morean Arts Center (17 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunset Beach (32 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Florida Botanical Gardens (19 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Museum of Fine Arts (18 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sand Key (23 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Chihuly Collection (17 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 53) Caladesi Island State Park (33 min)
Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Weedon Island Preserve (17 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (19 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sand Key Park (32 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (23 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Sunken Gardens (19 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Caladesi Island (33 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Great Explorations Children's Museum (19 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. | 
