MADEIRA BEACH, Fla.
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach opened its doors in late February.
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at 601 American Legion Drive, the 91-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Shaner Hotel Group of State College, Pa.
It offers guests convenient access to Madeira Beach Municipal Marina, Tropicana Field - home of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
The new room design offers flexible spaces that enable technology. Upon arrival, guests can store bags on the "Luggage Drop" and plug personal devices into the "Tech Drop" ledge for seamless integration. Each room boasts views of the Intracoastal Waterway and rooms with private balconies are available.
Signature furniture and architectural elements replace traditional art in the new guestroom. The "LoungeAround" sofa offers a pop of color and a comfortable area for relaxing or for working. The new design also features a light desk on wheels, allowing guests to work from anywhere in the room.
The Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach also offers the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open area outside of their rooms. Along with media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ready for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings.
The lobby also features The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect, offering casual, flexible seating; access to healthy menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, cocktails, wine and beer.
The five-story hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa that are surrounded by gas-lit Tiki torches as well as views of the Intracoastal Waterway, a fire pit, fitness center and guest laundry. It also offers 1,400 square feet of meeting space for groups of up to 150.
