Don’t let this resort town fool you. St. Petersburg, Fla., packs a punch of culture and community that’s alive and well. The “Sunshine City,” in fact, is known as a top destination for the arts, with the new Dali Museum opening in 2011, the Dale Chihuly world-renowned glass collection, and six art districts. Downtown St. Petersburg has risen to shine with revitalization, boasting museums, art galleries, shopping, dining, and pro sports events near one of the nation’s top-ranked beaches.





What are you waiting for? Check out our Preferred St. Petersburg Florida Hotels to bask in this heavenly sunshine city. St. Petersburg actually holds a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine, 768 days, in 1967. Water babies will be in their element from sand to sea, as this peninsular city is surrounded by 244 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, Gulf of Mexico, and Intracoastal Waterway. Parks to play in including the preserved downtown waterfront (the third-largest urban waterfront park system in North America), the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Treasure Island Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, and the historic Weedon Island Preserve.




Once you’ve checked into your refined room, take advantage of the property and private amenities such as Wi-Fi, free breakfast, a fitness center, pool, full kitchen, business center, and meeting spaces, flat-screen TVs, custom-designed beds, minibars, whirlpool tubs, private balconies, and terraces, full and lap desks, and onsite restaurants and cocktail bars. You can also choose to book a day at the spa or a round of golf, available onsite at some properties.

Fairfield Inn & Suites St Petersburg North – Treat yourself to a stress-free stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Petersburg North. The hotel is located just off I-275, an easy drive from Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport – making it the ideal destination for both business and leisure travel. They are also near popular attractions including Tropicana Field, The Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg Pier & award-winning local beaches.

Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast – Gateway – Get a great night’s rest in a convenient location at the Comfort Inn & Suites® Northeast-Gateway. The award-winning hotel near Tropicana Field offers cozy accommodations, friendly service, and free breakfast, which includes our famous waffles, healthy options, and more.

Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay – The Quality Inn® Foley-North Gulf Shores hotel in St. Petersburg, FL is conveniently located near I-275 and U.S. Highway 19—only around 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from St. Pete Beach. Stay with them to get more value for you money with their free breakfast, free WiFi, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. If you’re traveling on business, take advantage of their business center with copy, print and fax machines.