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St. Pete and Clearwater Beaches Map: Belleview Biltmore Resort & SpaBelleview Biltmore Resort & Spa Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
25 Belleview Blvd
Location Resort is 1 mile south of downtown on Belleview Blvd., off Alt. U.S. 19, A Nearby Resort
Phone 800/237-8947, 727/373-3000
Fax 727/441-4173 or 727/443-6361
Web site www.belleviewbiltmore.com
Room Information 226 units
Prices Winter $109-$325 doubles and suites; off season $79-$225 doubles and suites
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, cable TV, hair dryer, iron
Parking Valet parking $5; self-parking free

Frommer's Review

The Gulf Coast's oldest operating tourist hotel, this gabled clapboard structure was built in 1896 by Henry B. Plant as the Hotel Belleview to attract customers to his Orange Belt Railroad. Sited on a bluff overlooking the bay, it's the largest occupied wooden structure in the world. Today it attracts mostly groups and serious golfers (guests play at the adjoining Belleview Country Club), but there's no denying its Victorian charm and old-fashioned ambience -- once you get past the out-of-place glass-and-steel foyer added by more recent owners. Historic tours are given daily ($5 adults, $3 kids 12-17). There's also a ghost tour given every Saturday night at 8pm and 10:15pm ($25 adults, $15 kids 7-12). The creaky hallways lead to several shops and a museum explaining the establishment's history. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the country club and to Clearwater Beach, and features a new beach club on nearby Sand Key.

Facilities:
On-/off-site restaurants; ice cream/coffee parlor; 4 bars; 3 pools; golf course; 4 clay tennis courts; fitness center; business center; resort shop; spa/salon; room service; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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