OverviewThis hotel is located on Highway 19, a major thoroughfare in Clearwater, and is within a 5-minute drive of the Clearwater Mall. With Highway 60 within a 5-minute drive, this property is well located for guests looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a desk and air conditioning. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. There is no on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, guest laundry facilities, a picnic area, meeting space, guest copy and fax service and free newspapers.
Downtown Clearwater is about 15 minutes away by car, while the Clearwater Beach is about a 20-minute drive away. Attractions in Tampa, including the Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Bay Times Forum, are about 30 to 40 minutes away by car. Busch Gardens Tampa is a 40- to 50-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 12 to 15 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 14, 2014: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed happy with their stay at this hotel and several aspects of the property were complimented.
The rooms were often described as clean and spacious, while some reviewers added that the rooms were generally comfortable and well equipped with amenities. Several guests found the beds comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service and one guest said that he was, "always greeted with a smile and hello."
Many reviewers enjoyed the pool area and found it spacious and clean.
The location was found to be convenient, by many guests, for exploring the area by car and accessing highways. A few reviewers found restaurants and shopping nearby.
Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent. A few reviewers appreciated the free breakfast, although a few reviewers would have appreciated more selection, as noted below.
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, a few guests thought that the room interiors and furnishings were somewhat dated.
While some guests appreciated the free breakfast, as mentioned above, a few reviewers thought that the selection at the breakfast could be improved.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4 out of 5, with 91% of 53 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #50 out of 96 hotels in Clearwater, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 75 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 14, 2014 to verify some information.
