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29 hotels from our guide: Florida, USA.

The rooftop pool at Art Ovation Hotel, with loungers and views to the bay
Boutique hotel

Art Ovation Hotel

Downtown Sarasota · Florida · United StatesAn arts-themed hotel in downtown Sarasota, close to the bayfront.
People at Conrad Orlando at Evermore, from the hotel’s own photography
Resort hotel

Conrad Orlando at Evermore

Evermore, Orlando · Florida · United StatesA Conrad hotel within the Evermore Orlando Resort, south-west of the theme parks.
The fire-pit terrace above the ocean at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Beach resort

Eau Resort & Spa

Manalapan · Florida · United StatesAn oceanfront resort and spa in Manalapan, formerly Eau Palm Beach.
A guest room at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge with shuttered windows onto the beach
Boutique hotel

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

Fernandina Beach · Florida · United StatesAn oceanfront inn on Fletcher Avenue in Fernandina Beach.
The wine-crate lobby at the Epicurean Hotel, Tampa
Boutique hotel

Epicurean Hotel

Hyde Park, Tampa · Florida · United StatesA food-focused boutique hotel on South Howard Avenue in Hyde Park.
Henderson Beach Resort beside the Gulf in Destin
Beach resort

Henderson Beach Resort

Destin · Florida · United StatesA beach resort in Destin beside Henderson Beach State Park.
A guest room at Hotel Effie Sandestin with a teal headboard and a sunlit balcony
Resort hotel

Hotel Effie Sandestin

Miramar Beach · Florida · United StatesA hotel in the Grand Boulevard area of Sandestin, between Destin and 30A.
Seventh Avenue in Ybor City, Tampa
Boutique hotel

Hotel Haya

Ybor City, Tampa · Florida · United StatesA boutique hotel on Seventh Avenue in historic Ybor City.
The white sand and clear water of Lido Key Beach, Sarasota
Beach resort

Lido Beach Resort

Lido Key, Sarasota · Florida · United StatesA beachfront resort on Lido Key, across the bay from downtown Sarasota.
Clearwater Beach
Beach resort

Opal Sands Resort

Clearwater Beach · Florida · United StatesA beachfront hotel on Clearwater Beach, with balconies over the Gulf.
An island green on the golf course at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, with the inn and the Atlantic beyond
Beach resort

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Ponte Vedra Beach · Florida · United StatesAn oceanfront resort with golf and a spa in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Destin Harbor at night
Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Miramar Beach · Florida · United StatesA large resort of beach, bay, golf courses and a village of shops between Destin and 30A.
The lobby of The Alfond Inn seen through a wrought-iron arch, with art on the walls
Boutique hotel

The Alfond Inn

Winter Park · Florida · United StatesA boutique hotel in Winter Park, a short walk from Park Avenue.
A suite at The Boca Raton
Resort hotel

The Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Florida · United StatesA large resort on Lake Boca Raton, with a beach club on the ocean.
A twin room at The Brazilian Court Hotel
Boutique hotel

The Brazilian Court Hotel

Palm Beach · Florida · United StatesA smaller courtyard hotel a few blocks from Worth Avenue.
The Breakers, Palm Beach, on the Atlantic shore
Grand hotel

The Breakers

Palm Beach · Florida · United StatesPalm Beach’s great oceanfront resort hotel, on South County Road.
A suite at The Don CeSar with a curved sofa and French doors onto the Gulf
Beach resort

The Don CeSar

St. Pete Beach · Florida · United StatesThe pink landmark beach hotel on St. Pete Beach, open again after the 2024 hurricanes.
The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach
Beach resort

The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra Beach · Florida · United StatesThe smaller sister resort to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, on the same stretch of beach.
A suite at The Pearl Hotel with coral prints, a green velvet sofa and doors onto a sea-view balcony
Boutique hotel

The Pearl Hotel

Rosemary Beach, 30A · Florida · United StatesA boutique hotel on Main Street in Rosemary Beach, at the east end of 30A.
The lobby of The Resort at Longboat Key Club, with a living wall and a sailcloth artwork behind the desk
Resort hotel

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Longboat Key · Florida · United StatesA golf and beach resort on Longboat Key.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Resort hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Grande Lakes, Orlando · Florida · United StatesA resort hotel at Grande Lakes in south Orlando, with golf, a large spa and a lazy river.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island above its golf course and beach
Beach resort

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Amelia Island · Florida · United StatesAn oceanfront Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, home of Salt restaurant.
The pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, framed by palms and pink flowers
Resort hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota · Florida · United StatesA Ritz-Carlton on the bayfront in downtown Sarasota, with a beach club on Lido Key.
The pool at The Sarasota Modern
Boutique hotel

The Sarasota Modern

Rosemary District, Sarasota · Florida · United StatesA boutique hotel with a mid-century look on the Boulevard of the Arts.
The lobby at The Tampa EDITION, lined with potted palms and lanterns
City hotel

The Tampa EDITION

Water Street, Tampa · Florida · United StatesA design-led hotel in the Water Street district of downtown Tampa.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando, from its own photography
Resort hotel

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Bonnet Creek, Orlando · Florida · United StatesA Waldorf Astoria resort with golf in the Bonnet Creek enclave, next to Walt Disney World.
A Gulf-view room at WaterColor Inn
Beach resort

WaterColor Inn

Santa Rosa Beach, 30A · Florida · United StatesA beachfront inn in the WaterColor community on 30A, next to Seaside.
The pool deck at Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key
Beach resort

Zota Beach Resort

Longboat Key · Florida · United StatesA beachfront resort on Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
Boutique hotel

Park Plaza Hotel

Winter Park · Florida · United StatesA small hotel right on Park Avenue in Winter Park.