Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach

An ambitious top-to-bottom renovation project transformed an old Howard Johnson into a new Hilton Garden Inn on St. Pete Beach. With the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico only steps away, the property benefits from a beachfront location that’s only 20 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg — home to 250,000 people, numerous large employers, and an abundance of recreational opportunities — and a convenient 15 miles from the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

The award-winning conversion brought thoughtful updates to all guest rooms, public spaces, and recreational amenities including an outside pool. This Hilton Garden Inn boasts the original location of OTO’s proprietary beach bar brand, Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar & Grill, along with an indoor meeting room and ample outdoor event space.