80 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | 727-892-9900
Central location within walking distance of restaurants, attractions, and shops
Contemporary
rooms offer mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves
Lovely
outdoor pool has seating and potted palm trees
Free
hot breakfast serves waffles, eggs, fruit, pastries, cereal, and biscuits
Some
rooms have sofa beds, wet bars with granite, and balconies with pool views
Magnificent
outdoor terrace with seating
Modern
fitness and business centers
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Some
rooms get loud exterior noise
Some furnishings show wear and tear
Fitness center is small
Valet parking only, with a daily fee
The 91-room Hampton Inn and
Suites St. Petersburg Downtown is an upper-middle-range hotel in an excellent central
location that's within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions. Contemporary
rooms offer mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, while suites add wet bars and private balconies. However, some rooms get loud street
noise and there's obvious wear on the furniture. The hotel provides a free hot breakfast or On the Run Breakfast Bags, and there is a delightful
outdoor pool. An outdoor terrace has seating and potted plants and there are meeting rooms, a business center, and a small fitness center as well. Only valet parking is available, however, and incurs a daily fee. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Indigo Saint Petersburg Downtown.
Scene
A contemporary chain hotel with stylish, bright interiors and an airy feel
A friendly
atmosphere flows throughout the bright and homey lobby, which is decorated with a red rug festooned in colorful swirls as well as ceiling beams and a sleek, dark wood front desk. A free coffee and tea station is a welcoming and attentive touch. The contemporary
space also offers beige bench seating, while the adjoining breakfast area features stylish decor that includes the same swirly area rugs and black and beige pillars interspersed throughout a collection of sleek tables accompanied by upholstered chairs. Earthy, neutral tones are accented by rich crimson colors, while black and white framed photographs and a flat-screen TV are mounted on a textured, sienna-hued wall. Elsewhere, red patterned armchairs, sunset artwork, and a vibrantly colored area rug adorn a common seating area in the hotel, while the
lovely outdoor terrace has black metal seating and potted plants.
Location
Central downtown location close to many restaurants, shops, and attractions
The Hampton Inn and Suites
St. Petersburg Downtown is located in a high-end area of downtown St. Petersburg with
restaurants, shops, the ocean, and BayWalk within a five-minute walk. Pioneer
Park, Progress Energy Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of History
are also a five-minute walk, while the Pier can be reached in 10 minutes.
Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club is a 15-minute walk, while the Salvador Dali Museum
and Tropicana Field are about a five-minute drive. The St. Pete-Clearwater
International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel and the Tampa
International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes.
Rooms
Stylish, clean rooms with a range of amenities; suites have private balconies and wet bars
Pleasant rooms and suites are simply furnished with dark wood furniture that includes work desks and large headboards frame beds topped with plush, white linens and colorful dust ruffles. Straw-colored walls are sparsely decorated with artwork. Nightstands hold stylish lamps with green, glass bases. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, lap desks, as well as free newspapers and Wi-Fi. Suites add private balconies
with pool views, wet bars, and sofa beds. Stylish bathrooms feature charcoal wallpaper and large, granite-topped vanities that provide ample storage space as well as shower/tub combos and Neutrogena toiletries. Travelers should note that some rooms get loud street noise, however, and some of the furnishings show signs of wear and tear.
Features
Dazzling outdoor pool and small fitness center, plus free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi
The delightful outdoor pool
is surrounded by a red brick sundeck with potted palm trees, tan lounge chairs, and shaded tables. The hotel provides a free hot breakfast, which includes waffles, fruit, cereal, pastries, oatmeal, eggs, and
yogurt, and
there are free On the Run Breakfast Bags as a to-go option as well. The small fitness center has a handful of cardio machines and
free weights. Two computers and a printer are available for guests' use in the business center and there are meeting rooms as well. A snack shop offers snacks,
drinks, and various sundries and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. However, only valet parking is available and it has a daily fee.