Shephard's Beach ResortvsLe Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse
Shephard's Beach Resort and Le Meridien Tampa are both endorsed by professionals. Overall, Shephard's Beach Resort ranks marginally better than Le Meridien Tampa. Shephard's Beach Resort is ranked #19 in Tampa Bay Area with endorsements from 3 publications like Gayot, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Shephard's Beach Resort
601-619 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A very popular resort that keeps the beat with a lounge, nightclub and two tiki bars, all with live music and DJs... The rooms are quite nice."
Gayot
"There is usually a crowd partying it up at this hotel... Guest rooms are stocked with a full collection of basic amenities."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located on the southern end of Clearwater Beach, the 140-room Shephard’s Beach Resort is an upper-mid-range hotel located directly on the sand and famous for its entertainment and nightlife." Full review
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"