Comfort Inn & Suites Clearwater Pinellas Park

Comfort Inn & Suites is similar to the other hotels within the Choice Hotel chain, with rather generic interiors that are mostly forgettable. The hotel is plain from the outside, with a large parking lot in front of a beige building with a few palm trees in the front. The lobby is simple with light tiled flooring, a dark-wood reception desk, and small seating area with two cushioned benches and table. The breakfast room is just off the lobby and features brown patterned carpeted flooring, standard dark wooden seating, modern lighting, and a raised area where the buffet is served. The exteriors are also quite simple, with the swimming pool in a small paved area set with a few sun loungers and parasols. Due to its close location to the airport and nearby businesses, Comfort Inn & Suites is mostly frequented by business travelers or those on a quick layover. The atmosphere is generally quiet, as guests casually go about their business.

Comfort Inn & Suites is one of the few hotels located near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. The surrounding area is mostly commercial, with close access to the interstate. There are several restaurants, shops, and fast food joints within walking distance from the hotel. Nearby attractions include Eddie C. Moore Complex (11-minute drive), University of South Florida St. Petersburg (14-minute drive), Tropicana Field (14-minute drive), Bright House Field (15-minute drive), Clearwater Beach (24-minute drive), and Clearwater Marine Aquarium (25-minute drive). It's a 17-minute drive to Tampa, 20-minute drive to St. Petersburg, and 22-minute drive to Clearwater. St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport is four minutes by car. Tampa International Airport is a 17-minute drive from the hotel.

The 93 guest rooms at Comfort Inn & Suites have a generic chain hotel feel, though with enough amenities for a comfortable stay. Expect a lot of beige and browns in the decor: brown striped carpets, dark-wood furniture, beige walls, brown sofa, and white linens with brown and green bedspreads. Rooms come with either one or two beds (double, queen, or king) and some include a sofa sleeper. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, tea- and- coffee-making facilities, desks with ergonomic chairs, telephones, full-length mirrors, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include shower/tub combos with hairdryers and house-brand toiletries.

Features at Comfort Inn & Suites are designed to cater to business travelers or those looking for a quick stop to refresh and relax on a layover. Days are started with a free buffet breakfast including a good variety of hot and cold options. The hotel does not have a full restaurant, however there is a gas barbecue grill outside for guests' use. There's a medium-sized heated outdoor swimming pool with a few surrounding sun loungers and parasols. For active travelers there's a small fitness center with quite dated True cardio and weight-training equipment. The hotel offers meeting and event facilities, including a meeting room and boardroom. There's also a business center with internet-connected computers and printing, copying, and faxing facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The outdoor parking, including spaces for trucks, RVs, and buses, is free. There's also a laundry room (for a fee) and two vending machines in the lobby.