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The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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At The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Katch Bistro, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Clearwater is home to The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Tropicana Field. Visit our Clearwater travel guide
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2675 ULMERTON RD, Clearwater, FL, 33762

What's nearby

  • A landscaped area with palm trees, a flag, and a building with a green roof.
    Feather Sound Country Club
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A pedestrian bridge with a modern design, overlooking a river with a boat docked on the left.
    Tampa Riverwalk
    19 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium with a large advertisement and a parking garage.
    Raymond James Stadium
    20 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • A colorful entrance to 'Falcons Fury' with palm trees and roller coaster tracks.
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    37 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Topgolf
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station
    19 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    16 min walk
  • Burger King
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • K Club Bar
  • Katch Bistro
  • Vantage Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Situated in Clearwater, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Feather Sound Country Club and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Tampa Bay Grand Prix. Tampa Bay and Weedon Island Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 352 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Was a great place for sure and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff was excellent. Taj and Dwight were extremely helpful throughout our stay. We will definitely return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel, we have stayed here numerous times. It's always so clean, staff is super nice, the restaurant is so good, and drinks and views at the rooftop bar are amazing! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean, staff was exceptional! Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing, room was beautiful. Water pressure was great! Staff was excellent. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, complimentary waters given and always welcomed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice Hotel . Service was excellent .. my stay exceeded my expectations and I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was one of our favorite hotel stays ever. We will definitely be returning next year. The room was spacious, the shower and bath robes were amazing. The roof top bar was beautiful. Overall just a really beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel for the area and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodations with great people!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room. Staff was very welcoming. The roof top bar was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the options for dining and a roof top bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was phenomenal; not too far from the beach, shopping plaza, restaurants & top golf.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel great staff amazing food and drinks rooftop bar was amazing we shall return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our second time staying at the hotel, it is very nice and clean, modern and spacious rooms, staff are very friendly. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was great hotel. The bed is so comfortable so much space and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an amazing stay at the Karol. It is a lively hotel with friendly staff. We enjoyed the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the elite lounge and roof top bar. Rooms were very spacious and quiet. Also, the hotel staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and welcoming staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless. Staff was very gracious and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, highly recommend

Hotel was updated, staff was friendly and the room was clean. It was also a good value. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023