Spring Break is upon us, and the Gulf Coast of Florida is one of the most popular resort destinations of the time. Naples and Tampa both have a great and vivid atmosphere in the evenings, while being a serene and peaceful beach getaway during the day. The colorful life and vibrant locations can define the memories of a lifetime. Here are our favorite luxe resorts and hotels to visit this Spring Break.
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As countless loyal guests will attest, no place captures the sophisticated Naples experience better than the Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites. With its enviable Fifth Avenue location and stylish ambiance, the AAA Four-Diamond, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel offers an exquisite setting for a luxurious stay in the heart of Old Naples. Housed in two iconic structures facing each other across fashionable Fifth Avenue South, the Inn offers mirror images of elegance reflecting the best of downtown Naples and its celebrated entertainment, shopping, and dining district.
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The Inn’s 32 ultra-luxurious Club Level Suites and an 800-square-foot executive board room are located in a private access building directly across Fifth Avenue from the Inn. With concierge level amenities, this private enclave features a rooftop deck with hot tub, and spacious suites with stylish interiors, sensuous bedding, designer bath amenities and furnished balconies overlooking downtown Naples.
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Club Level guests also receive full-service hot breakfast, snacks throughout the day and evening cocktails, appetizers, and desserts. The mouthwatering delicacies include signature hors d’oeuvres, such as Jumbo Florida Gulf Shrimp and Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie boards. Club Level guests also have access to champagne anytime, day or night. Additionally, the Chef surprises guests daily with new culinary creations for guests staying multiple nights or who visit frequently. Valet parking is complimentary, and Escalade or Bentley shuttle service allows guests to get around the downtown Naples area with ease.
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Located in the stylish Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Florida, the food-focused Epicurean Hotel features a state-of-the-art culinary classroom known as the Epicurean Theatre; Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar signature restaurant; EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge; Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits wine shop; Evangeline full-service spa; and 5,200-square feet of flexible event space.
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The Epicurean Hotel was developed in collaboration with Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House and is the first newly constructed hotel property in the United States to join the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc.
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The newly opened (February 2021) dual-branded Aloft and Element property features 226 rooms in the heart of one of Tampa’s hottest new districts. Linking Westshore to Downtown, Midtown Tampa offers a central neighborhood that is undeniably energetic and contemporary, and is just minutes from Tampa International Airport, Raymond James Stadium, International Mall and Bay Street.
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The properties share a central lobby and bistro, as well as 1,000-sqaure-foot fitness center, meeting space and street-level retail. In addition, the rooftop Sal Y Mar Lounge offers 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, with an unconventional rooftop experience.
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Located in the heart of Downtown Tampa along the scenic Hillsborough River, Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel is the perfect place to experience all that the vibrant city of Tampa has to offer. It is ideally situated on the Tampa Riverwalk, so guests have direct access to the 2.6-mile multi-use path that connects to a variety of museums, shops, restaurants and parks. Plus, it is within blocks of the city’s most desirable destinations – whether visiting to work, play, relax or explore – such as the Port of Tampa, Sparkman Wharf, Amalie Arena, Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Convention Center. Sport fans will enjoy being close to Pepin Stadium, Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena.
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Travelers can also dine at the hotels River’s Edge Restaurant and Bar to savor classic American cuisine with locally inspired options including fresh-caught grouper and Tampa’s famous Cuban sandwich while enjoying views of the Hillsborough River through the restaurants floor-to-ceiling windows. Overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk, the River’s Edge Pool Bar offers both locals and hotel guests the opportunity to grab an official Riverwalk to-go cup to enjoy their drinks as they stroll along the Riverwalk.
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As the crown jewel of downtown St. Petersburg’s dreamy waterfront, the historic pink-hued Vinoy Renaissance exudes Old Florida grandeur for a laidback, warm-weather spring break getaway, featuring stylish rooms that overlook the Tampa Bay and luxurious amenities, including two outdoor pools, a championship-grade golf course, tennis courts, private marina and a “Floribbean cuisine” restaurant, Paul’s Landing.
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The elegant property is steps away from the heart of St. Pete’s thriving and walkable downtown, which boasts new bars and restaurants on the St. Pete Pier; world-class museums like The Dali and Chihuly Collection; and charming local galleries like Florida CraftArt, which offers guided walking and bike tours of the city’s abundant murals.