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Sandpearl ResortvsHilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Sandpearl Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District. Sandpearl Resort ranks #2 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 8 reviewers like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Sandpearl Resort
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $241/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "A lagoon-style beachfront pool is the way to go, unless, of course, you want to dip into Sandpearl's life-enriching programs that take you on guided kayaking tours." Full review
Star Service "This hotel opened in 2007 and remains the premier venue for both individuals and gatherings, with some of the most attractive accommodations and best grub on the central gulf coast." Full review
Gayot "This gorgeous resort operates with a "save the environment" mentality."
Fodor's "Exudes history throughout its halls and in its coastal-chic rooms. All have a water view." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The most sophisticated digs in this part of the Gulf Coast, with citrus-hued rooms and apartment-like suites." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Sandpearl Resort is a 253-room luxury hotel located directly on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, and is popular with families, couples, and corporate meeting groups." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"From the welcome Champagne at check-in to the classic orchids-and-palms décor, this Four-Diamond deluxe property exudes old-world glamour and sophistication in an elegantly unpretentious style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""You would think you were on a tropical island" at the former Clearwater Beach Hotel, now an LEED Silver–certified beach resort." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Following all the most fashionable trends, it touts an eco-conscious spa, boat slips, 253 sandy-hued rooms and suites with dark-wood furniture and Gulf-gazing balconies." Full review
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District Fodor's
Rough Guide Gayot Lonely Planet
1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Although its modern architecture makes it seem out of place in this historic district, this chain hotel's location across from Centro Ybor is a plus." Full review
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Be sure to take at least one day off to visit one of the nearby eateries for a traditional breakfast of café cubano or café con leche with a wedge of Cuban bread slathered with butter.
Rough Guide "Comfortable digs... in the heart of Tampa’s most historically rich neighbourhood."
Gayot "Long overdue in an area with few lodging options, this hotel offers visitors to Ybor City (Tampas Latin Quarter) a comfy place to sleep."
Lonely Planet "Attractive, clean, reliable, ideally located chain digs. Nice pool. In Ybor City." Full review
