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Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa Review
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Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa
- Address: 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater, FL, 33756 | Map It
- Phone: 727/373–3000; 800/237–8947
- Fax: 727/441–4173
- www.belleviewbiltmore.com
- Price range: $$-$$$
- Location: Clearwater
Fodor's Review:
Built by railroad magnate Henry Plant, the exterior and public areas of this huge 1896 Victorian resort look like a Great Gatsby movie set. It is one of the world's largest wooden structures and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Units range from cozy little rooms to spacious suites that lie off long, creaky corridors. Furnishings lean toward mahogany with floral appointments. The 21 acres overlook a narrow part of Clearwater Bay. The spa matches the Victorian opulence of the rest of the hotel, with the convenience of modern facilities. The hotel staff conducts daily historical tours. Pros: Nostalgic, off the beaten tourist path. Cons: In addition to being creaky it's also a bit musty.
- Hotel Details: 226 rooms, 40 suites
- In-room: unknown Internet unknown, unknown Wi-Fi unknown.
- In-hotel: 3 unknown restaurants unknown, unknown golf course unknown, unknown tennis courts unknown, unknown bars unknown, unknown pools unknown, unknown gym unknown, unknown spa unknown, unknown bicycles unknown, unknown some pets allowed unknown, unknown no-smoking rooms unknown.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Great Gatsby
Posted by citizendave from Chicago on 11/15/07
We stayed in August for a few days and just loved it even if it was almost vacant. It was like a set for a movie. We were down visiting Mom and Dad and didn't take full advantage of the facilities like the golf course or the spa treatment. We didn't even get a chance to swim in the indoor pool which is a bit like the one in the movie, "Cocoon". The skeleton crew staff was helpful and effective but just not very polished. Our smaller upstairs room was clean and tidy, everything worked and the outdoor pool was just fine and dandy with decent drinks at the bar. The workout room was pretty much average and all the equipment was in good working order.The only thing this place needs is some decent marketing.
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