2909 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
Spacious and bright air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs
Suites with separate bedrooms and living areas
Located just one block from Captain Anderson's Marina
Outdoor pool area with sun loungers and hot tub
24-hour gym and business center
Free Wi-Fi, parking, and hot and cold breakfast buffet
Meeting room available for business guests
Airport shuttles arranged upon request
A 15-minute walk to the beach
No on-site restaurant
No ocean views
This mid-range chain hotel has 89 spacious and bright
guest units with smart, traditional decor. Located southeast of the hotels
lining Front Beach Road, this Hampton Inn is at a quieter location off North Lagoon
Drive. This may suit those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle, but it’s a
15-minute walk to the beach. Although the property lacks sea views and an
on-site restaurant, there's an outdoor swimming pool along
with free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, a gym and a business center. The hotel is clean
and well-maintained, cementing it as a reliable choice for those on a budget.
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Scene
Smart, modern, and quiet property geared toward business travelers
Attracting business guests primarily, this Hampton Inn is designed as a typical roadside hotel with a single long hallway
down the middle of the three-story structure. The parking lot wraps around the
building and a pool is located off to the side. The lobby is just
inside the main entrance and has a vibrant, patterned rug on top of modern wood
flooring. Also on hand are a table with free tea
and coffee, a stylish seating area, and a stand of tourist information leaflets
next to a vending machine. The breakfast area is just off the main entrance,
and the overall decor is bright and modern. The vibe of this Hampton Inn is a
lot quieter than the hotels on the main Panama City beach strip, but it doesn't
have comparable views or direct beach access.
Location
A quiet spot about a 15-minute walk from the beach
The hotel is located on Thomas Drive, which
is outside the busy main “strip” of Panama City Beach but not as far from the
beaches as Panama City itself. Beaches are a mile away and are reachable by
foot in around 15 minutes. The hotel is fairly easy to get to as it’s just off
the four-lane road, but is set back so there’s no traffic noise. There are plenty
of office buildings nearby, and thus the location is better suited to business
guests rather than vacationers, although it may suit tourists who want a
quieter spot in Panama City. Captain Anderson's Marina is one rather long block southeast,
where fishing and dive charters can be taken, while St. Andrew's State Park,
which offers snorkeling, hiking, and fishing, is a five-minute drive southeast.
In contrast Pier Park, where there’s a wide range of boutique shops, is a 15-minute drive northwest. Getting to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is a
35-minute drive.
Rooms
Spacious and bright air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs
Guest units here are spacious and bright
and feel fresh and clean, decorated in a fairly traditional way with cream
walls, dark wood furniture, and brown patterned carpets. Each room is equipped
with a fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, and flat-screen TV with satellite
channels as well as air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are decorated in
plain white and feature shower/tub combos, free toiletries, and hairdryers.
Rooms have either one king-sized bed or two queen beds. For a little extra, an
upgrade can be booked to get a room with a whirlpool bath. Suites are also
available, which have sofa beds in living rooms and king-sized beds in separate
bedrooms.
Features
24-hour gym and business center and outdoor pool -- but no restaurant
Hampton
Inn Panama City Beach has a range of on-site facilities for guests, including
an outdoor pool and a hot tub surrounded by plastic sun loungers and tables and
chairs. The 24-hour fitness center has modern equipment that includes a
treadmill, elliptical machine, bicycle, and dumbbells. The business center is
open 24 hours a day as well, offering printing and copying services along with two computer stations. Business guests can also use the hotel’s meeting room,
which can hold up to 30 people and has an outdoor area. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and the free breakfast has a varied selection of hot and cold items,
from oatmeal to eggs. It’s worth noting however that there’s no on-site restaurant. Airport shuttles can be arranged for guests upon request.
