The Don Cesar Beach Resort
Located on St. Pete Beach and between two bayous is the Loews resort, the Don Cesar. It is the classic Florida beach hotel, with a bright pink facade and domed towers. Scalloped balconies with gulf or bay views lead into suites with 300 thread count sheets, down pillows and flat-screen televisions. The property has two beachfront pools, a luxury day spa, a fitness center and children's etiquette classes.
The Don Cesar Beach Resort
3400 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1881
doncesar.com
Grand Plaza Hotel
The Grand Plaza Hotel is also located on St. Pete Beach. It offers one-bedroom suites with two separate balconies overlooking either the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay. The hotel has a tropical feel with plantation shutters, and rooms include MP3 players. There are three different restaurants on the premises, including a revolving rooftop bistro with a panoramic view of the beach and a beachfront bar and grill that includes live music and sand volleyball nets.
Grand Plaza Hotel
5250 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1811
grandplazaflorida.com
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites Hotel on Sand Key
North of St. Petersburg and on Clearwater Bay is the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites, offering one-bedroom suites with a living room and balcony overlooking the bay. Each room includes a luxurious bedroom and linens and two flat-screen televisions. The hotel's tropical pool has a 35-foot waterfall and private cabanas. For dining, there's the Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille, named the "Best Steakhouse" by Tampa Bay Magazine. The hotel is also close to the marina, making it easy to book sailing charters, dinner cruises and dolphin tours.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites Hotel on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 596-1100
clearwaterbeachmarriottsuites.com
