Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown

The five-story Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg is situated on the edge of downtown St. Petersburg, neighboring a green and grassy park and the interstate. The interiors are bright and modern, with simple, contemporary furniture and lots of natural light courtesy of large windows. The airy lobby is a big open space with a limestone fireplace at its center, which helps to separate the cozy living room area from the spacious, high-ceilinged dining area and breakfast room. The living room features modern couches and seating centered around a large window. Vibrant artwork enlivens the mostly gray space, as do fresh bursts of potted bamboo plants flanking a wide flat-screen TV. The dining area is illuminated by a huge window and comprised of a collection of black tables and pale yellow chairs on a geometric patterned rug, as well as an ottoman couch lining one of the walls. The spaces have an eye for contemporary design, with sleek and clean lines, and pops of color thanks to bold paintings adorning walls throughout the hotel.

An outdoor courtyard dotted with a handful of palm trees has several umbrella-shaded seating options and a lovely heated pool and patio. A barbecue grill area is often host to social events aimed at allowing guests to mix and mingle, such as the hotel’s happy hour several times a week. The inviting atmosphere attracts a variety of guests who don’t mind being a tad removed from the heart of downtown (the hotel provides a free downtown area shuttle). Business travelers value the convenient location right off of the interstate and availability of meeting and conference rooms, as well as a business center. Families are attracted to the heated outdoor pool and well-equipped kitchenettes in every room, which also suit extended stays.

The Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg is located right off Interstate 175 and across the street from the green and grassy Campbell Park Recreation Center. Situated on the edge of downtown St. Petersburg, the hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants and bars, as well as Tropicana Field, which is five blocks away. The Dali museum and the waterfront are a mile away, about a 20-minute walk straight down 5th Ave S. There is a bus stop in front of the property, and the hotel operates a free shuttle around the area.

Modern suites and studios are clean, inviting, and stylish (in a simple kind of way), all outfitted with kitchenettes fully equipped with modern appliances, including dishwashers, stoves, microwaves, full fridges, and coffeemakers. The fairly spacious rooms have dark furniture and carpets that are coupled with patterned bedding in soft colors and lots of natural light from large windows. All units have large work desks, flat-screen TVs with cable, free Wi-Fi, and either separate living rooms or an open studio layout with comfortable sofas or armchairs. Modern bathrooms have separate sink areas with adjoining bath and toilet rooms that have either shower/tub combos or walk-in showers. Some rooms overlook the pool or neighboring park; others have lackluster views of the interstate.

The hotel has an lovely tiled courtyard dotted with palm trees and planters full of shrubs and flowers. A heated pool is surrounded by a handful of sun chairs, and umbrella-shaded tables are scattered throughout the patio. Barbecue grills are available, and the hotel often hosts social happy hours with drinks and a medley of free snacks and mini meals (three times a week). A free hot breakfast is served daily in the dining area of the lobby and includes breakfast pizza, fresh waffles, cereals, fruit, oatmeal, pastries, and a selection of eggs, sausage, or bacon. There is no full restaurant.

The hotel has a small fitness room equipped with modern machines, as well as a meeting and conference room, business center, and guest laundry facilities. The 24-hr Pantry has a selection of snacks, drinks, and toiletries available for purchase. Freebies include Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, daily newspapers, parking, coffee in the lobby, and an area shuttle.