If you are arriving late at St Petersburg, or have a very early morning flight, it is worth considering booking into a hotel close to the airport. We have therefore put together a selection of places to stay which are near to St Petersburg Clearwater and also in the city centre itself to give you some idea of what is available.

La Quinta Inn - Tampa Bay Clearwater Airport
3301 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33762
Telephone: 1-727-572-7222

Website:www.lq.com

La Quinta Inn is very close to St Petersburg Airport - turn left when leaving the airport car park and follow the signs to 688 Ulmerton Rd. La Quinta is on the left hand side behind Bob Evans.  There is also a free airport shuttle service available.

Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, health spa, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, free parking and  business centre with meeting rooms.

The modern guest rooms feature free WiFi high speed internet access, dataport telephones, cable television, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, microwave, refrigerator and voicemail.

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Clearwater 
6500 Ulmerton Road , Largo, FL, US, 33771
Telephone: 1-727- 532-4800    

Website:www.suburbanhotels.com

The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Clearwater is just three miles from the St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. It is only minutes away from the Clearwater and Tyron Square Shopping Malls with a good selection of bars and restaurants all within walking distance.

It is also close to Adventure Island water park, Busch Gardens Africa,  Florida Aquarium, Indian Rocks Beach , Clearwater & Madeira Beaches, Al Airco Golf Course and  Lowry Park Zoo.

The 132 spacious guest rooms offer well-equipped kitchens that include microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, two cooking hobs, utensils, cookware and dishes. All rooms include free expanded cable television with more than 70 channels, voicemail, WiFi high speed internet access and a direct dial telephone with free local calls.

Sleep Inn 
3939 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL, US, 33762
Telephone: 1-727-573-5049    

Website: www.sleepinn.com

The Sleep Inn Hotel is located in the centre of the Tampa Bay area near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and popular attractions like Clearwater Beach, the Florida Aquarium, St. Pete Times Forum and the Tampa Convention Centre.

The hotel is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, several shops, golf courses and white sandy beaches.

Amenities at the hotel include free deluxe continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper and free coffee in the lobby. There is also an outdoor heated pool and hot tub.

The 81 spacious guest rooms include hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, walk-in showers, voice mail, cable television and free high speed internet access. Some rooms have coffee makers and refrigerators are available upon request.

Business travellers are well catered for here with copy and fax services and a meeting room which can accommodates up to 15 people with an overhead projector, television, VCR, easels and boardroom table.

Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater
3131 Executive Drive Clearwater, Florida 33762 USA
Telephone:  1-727-572-8484

Website:www.marriott.com

Located 1 mile from Carillon Business Park and half way between Ft. De Soto Park and Caladesi Island State Park (the #1 and #4 beaches in the United States) the Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater Hotel is ideal for business and leisure travellers.

It has recently been refurbished with a bright, colourful decor, modern furnishings and a business library. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room.

The guest rooms include a large mobile work desk with easy-to-reach lighting, free high-speed Internet access, voice mail and coffee. The new beds have white bedding, thick mattresses and extra pillows. Other facilities include a hairdryer, iron & ironing board, cable television, pay per view movies and a complimentary newspaper delivered Monday to Friday.