Saddlebrook ResortvsLe Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse
Saddlebrook Resort Tampa and Le Meridien Tampa are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Saddlebrook Resort Tampa is the choice of most writers compared to Le Meridien Tampa. Saddlebrook Resort Tampa comes in at 78 with recommendations from 4 sources including Frommer's, Gayot and Fodor's.
Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Set on 480 rolling acres of countryside, Saddlebrook is a landlocked condominium development off the beaten path." Full review
Fodor's
"Situated about a half-hour north of downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Nestled among 480 acres of cypress shaded countryside, this luxury retreat combines fine dining and spa pampering with two 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses."
Gayot
"The emphasis here is on activity---biking, hiking and swimming, and most importantly golf and tennis."
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"