Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Since October 2009, smoking has been banned in public places in 71 percent of the United States. As of July 1, 2009, Florida banned smoking in all enclosed workplaces. This prohibition does not apply to standalone bars, tobacco shops and designated smoking areas in hotels/motels. If you are in Florida, you will find a number of hotels that cater to smokers.
The AmericInn of Sarasota has smoking rooms with an in-room filtration system that filters air particles and reduces germ and bacteria growth. The inn is minutes from downtown Sarasota, the airport, museums and Siesta Key Beach. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, cable TV, free breakfast and free local phone calls. The AmericInn is an environmentally friendly hotel that practices energy and water conservation and improvement of indoor air quality.
AmericInn of Sarasota, FL
5931 Fruitville Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-342-8778
americinn.com
The Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore is in the West End of Tampa. It has 238 rooms, and smoking is permitted. All rooms come with wireless Internet access, 32-inch HDTV, iron with ironing board, hairdryer, speaker phone with voice mail, and alarm clock. Across the street are a variety of restaurants and the Westshore Plaza Mall.
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
2225 North Louis Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-877-6688
hilton.com
The Hampton Inn Orlando is another hotel with smoking rooms available. Rooms have wireless Internet access, a refrigerator, a microwave and a flat-screen TV. A complimentary breakfast buffet is offered each morning, and lunch is less than a mile away with a large selection of restaurants. Business travelers can benefit from on-site video conferencing and meeting rooms.
Hampton Inn Orlando
8150 Palm Parkway
Orlando, FL 32836
407-465-8150
hamptoninn.com