Chic vacationing: check out these classic motels that have been revived as boutique hotels.
Renovations are breathing new life into St. Pete/Clearwater’s classic motels revived as boutique hotels. Check in to one of these contemporary versions for a charming home away from home offering a one-of-a-kind stay in premium downtown and beachfront locales.
Set in a 1947 Key West-style house, this newly renovated, laidback boutique chic hotel offers an off-the-beaten path feel just steps from Clearwater Beach. The 29 marine-inspired rooms range from bunk beds to one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes.
Nostalgic and hip with hints of a bygone era, this casual hotel brings a fresh take to the traditional hotel experience. The newly redesigned and renovated rooms are individually decorated with a unique beach feel to compliment the names – from White Ibis and Pelican, to Hibiscus and Plumeria.
After an extensive renovation, downtown St. Pete’s coolest new hotel returns to its Art Deco roots. The eclectic and witty design of this hip, boutique hotel is complimented by a neon, retro-chic interior, including 34 classic cool rooms.
This retro surfer-chic hotel features 196 hip, casual rooms uniquely decorated with colorful walls, beach-themed art and surf photography, paying homage to an era of easygoing, coastal comfort. The Boathouse Kitchen & Bar offers “Floribbean” style cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere.
This historic 1920's building located near downtown Dunedin is expected to once again open its doors to the public as a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel, complete with more than 100 rooms, a bar, a pool and a restaurant. The Mediterranean-style, waterfront property will be added to Marriott International's luxury Autograph Collection.
Built in 1921 and restored in 2000, this historic Neoclassical hotel offers old world charm in a modern boutique hotel one block from Beach Drive’s shopping, dining and entertainment. Step inside the elegantly appointed lobby with its graceful archways and warm European décor and step back to a day when master craftsmen paid strict attention to detail. Relax in an original antique claw-footed tub, before experiencing the renaissance of downtown St. Petersburg and the exciting nightlife it has to offer.
