| the refined rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, coffeemakers and minifridges. theres also a casual restaurant, a grand lobby decorated with hand-blown glass, an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as 9 meeting rooms (including a ballroom) and a business center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add separate living areas with sofas; some feature kitchens. free perks include parking and an airport shuttle. peteclearwater international airport and 10 miles from the dali museum. set 14 miles from clearwater beach, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from st. upgraded rooms include access to a lounge with complimentary hot breakfast and evening appetizers
Tampa International Airport 17 min
Weedon Island, Florida (14 min) Chihuly Collection (13 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (14 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sawgrass Lake Park (13 min)
Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation. Sand Key Park (35 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Museum of Fine Arts (14 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (15 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunset Beach (28 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Morean Arts Center (13 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunken Gardens (15 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Florida Botanical Gardens (24 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Saint Petersburg Pier (59 min) Clearwater Marine Aquarium (28 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Sand Key (27 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Weedon Island Preserve (12 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. | 
