Clearwater Beach, in the central west part of Florida's Pinellas County, about 45 minutes from Tampa, is one of the most pristine beaches in the state. Dolphin sightings are common at Clearwater, and the daily sunsets at Pier 60 feature live music and performances. Hotel options in the area are vast and varied, and holidaymakers looking for suites to stretch out in will find plenty of options.
The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort offers guests three suite options. The Gulf Front Junior Suite is designed in the style of an over-sized guest bedroom. There's a dining table that seats four and a living room with a sleeper sofa. Extra large balconies provide stunning views of the gulf below. The Palm Suite has a separate living area that also contains a sleeper sofa and a dining area that accommodates four. The Royal Suite is a master suite with a king bed, master bath, wet bar, and half-bath in the dining room. All of the Hilton's suites come equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen television, wireless internet, refrigerator, and microwave.
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-461-3222
clearwaterbeachresort.com
The Clearwater Beach Marriott consists of 220 guest suites, all with balconies overlooking Clearwater Bay. Standard in each suite is a separate living area with a sofa sleeper and 42-inch television, as well as a mini-fridge, microwave, and wet bar. The bedroom contains a television and is outfitted with luxury linens and down comforters. Wireless Internet keeps guests connected, and there are hookups for laptops, video game, DVD, and MP3 players that plug into the television. The Marriott is ideally located, less than half a mile from both Clearwater and Sand Key beaches and 15 miles from St. Pete Beach. If the water's too rough to swim, guests can enjoy the hotel's lagoon pool, which features a cascading waterfall and open-air cabanas.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-596-1100
marriott.com
Sitting off the main drag on a secluded spot of Clearwater Bay, Chart House gives guests the best of both worlds. Guests can relax in the quiet and watch dolphins and pelicans in the bay or they can walk about ten minutes and be on the more bustling Clearwater Beach. Chart House's South Beach-style suites provide guests with a full kitchen equipped with a stove, full refrigerator, toaster, and other amenities. The living room, separated from the bedroom, contains a queen-sized sofa bed. Guests looking for a bigger space can request the Penthouse Suite, an 1,800-square-foot retreat with a Jacuzzi, walk-in closet, living room, and den.
Chart House Suites and Marina
850 Bayway Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2613
727-449-8007
charthousesuites.com
