Gulf coast views, private balconies and beachfront access land our guests a memorable stay at the non-smoking Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront Resort. With 12 floors, the Grand Plaza is the tallest and closest hotel to the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its beach-theme weddings. The hotel offers a fun twist: a top-floor rotating restaurant-lounge serving up panoramic views, signature sunsets and good eats. Ceramic tile floors, private balconies, microwaves, 32-inch cable TVs, DVD and mp3 players are featured in rooms; one-bedroom suites offer two private, gulf-facing balconies. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, business center and three on-site restaurants, from fancy to beach bar casual with live entertainment. Parking and Wi-Fi are available for an extra charge. Smack in the middle of St. Pete Beach, as close to the Gulf of Mexico as you can get, Grand Plaza puts guests front and center to the action. Nearby attractions include the quaint Dolphin Village Shopping Center, a two-minute ride. Charming John's Pass, an old fishing village turned tourist hotspot, is a 10-minute ride north. For a completely different scene, head over to downtown St. Pete, a 25-minute ride, to check out the St. Pete Pier, Salvador Dali Museum and more. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is 15 miles away.