Le Meridien Tampa, The CourthousevsOpal Sands Resort & Spa
Both Le Meridien Tampa and Opal Sands Resort are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Le Meridien Tampa scores slightly better than Opal Sands Resort. Le Meridien Tampa is ranked #32 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
Le Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse
601 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"A welcome luxury addition to the Tampa hotel scene, Le Meridien effortlessly merges historical ambience with contemporary amenities and stellar service."
Condé Nast Traveler
"An old courthouse converted to hotel in the center of town." Full review
Fodor's
"A meticulous renovation transformed this historic, marble-lined former federal courthouse into Tampa's most talked-about boutique hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Spend the night in a judge’s private office, a famed courtroom or in one of the world’s most comfortable holding cells." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you've longed to see the bowels of a federal courthouse but are hesitant to commit crimes, here's your chance." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Housed in a former downtown courthouse, the 130-room Le Méridien Tampa feels like a modern urban hideaway and sits just a few blocks from the Tampa Riverwalk and its lovely museums, parks, and riverfront path"
Opal Sands Resort & Spa
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"A grand, glittering high-rise resort at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, with its curved, glass-fronted design providing ocean views from every room and an ultra-modern ambience." Full review
Jetsetter
"A brand-new resort on the best beach in America, according to TripAdvisor, including a suite option." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The glistening-white, semicircular facade of Opal Sands Resort is the talk of Clearwater Beach, where the resort is the latest addition to the luxurious Opal Collection." Full review