Sheraton Sand Key ResortvsLe Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse
Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Le Meridien Tampa are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Sheraton Sand Key Resort scores significantly better than Le Meridien Tampa. Sheraton Sand Key Resort comes in at 85 with praise from 6 publications such as Oyster, Fodor's and Star Service.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Set on 10 acres next to Sand Key Park, away from the honky-tonk of Clearwater, this nine-story Spanish-style hotel is a favorite with groups and watersports enthusiasts." Full review
Fodor's
"Expect something special when you stay here, including a modern property and one of the few uncluttered beaches in the area." Full review
Star Service
"Still a family-friendly resort with some serious commercial street-cred, this fine Sheraton pleases a variety of beachcombers, including those with briefcases in tow." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of the best and most popular hotels (especially for conferences) on the St Petersburg beaches, with standard five-star rooms."
Gayot
"The Sand Key area, just south of Clearwater, offers a small cluster of high-rise condos and a few suite hotels such as this one."
Oyster
Upscale
"Sheraton Sand Key Resort is a 390-room upscale property that’s located adjacent to Sand Key Park in Clearwater Beach." 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"