The Luce, St. Pete Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

On St. Pete Beach’s Gulf Boulevard, steps from Upham Beach and a private stretch of sand. Close to Pass-a-Grille, Corey Avenue and family-friendly spots like Splash Island water park. Address: 6300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL.

This Art Deco, retro-chic beachfront hotel channels 1950s motel cool with surfer-inspired rooms and a lush courtyard. Guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges or refrigerators, hairdryers and pillowtop beds; some rooms show surfboard accents. The property centers on a sparkling, heated junior Olympic-sized pool framed by swaying palms.

Private beach access, heated junior Olympic pool and poolside bars set the scene for sea-breeze mornings. Two fitness centers, water-sports rentals and beachside cabana service keep the action going. You'll also find a library, ping-pong and picnic areas, a children’s playroom, ATM and outdoor pool. A daily resort fee covers extras like live weekend music and a firepit.

A 24-hour business center and extensive meeting and event space (about 14,000 sq ft) handle conferences and private events. Express check-in/out and on-site self-parking make logistics easy. Wi‑Fi is available (surcharge).

Multiple on-site options include a lobby restaurant, a beachside snack shack, poolside bars and a coffee mart. Expect casual coastal bites, poolside cocktails and weekend entertainment. Full breakfasts are offered daily for a fee.