The Birchwood is officially open for business 

St. Pete/Clearwater's newest hotel The Birchwood has officially opened its doors to guests after a short period of soft opening, with lead-in rates starting from £119 ($180) per night.

Located in downtown St. Petersburg on the scenic Beach Drive, the boutique hotel hosts 18 chic guest rooms which effortlessly combine 1920s style with the latest modern comforts. Features include luxury four poster and two poster beds, an oversized bathroom equipped with a large porcelain claw foot tub and walk-in shower, a flat screen TV, iPod docking station and complimentary in room Wi-Fi.

The hotel's in-house restaurant, Birch & Vine, offers a seasonal menu that incorporates the highest quality ingredients sourced from local organic farms to create a fresh and tantalising selection of dishes. 

Perched atop The Birchwood and offering spectacular views across Tampa Bay and the downtown St. Pete skyline is the Canopy Rooftop Lounge. Complete with private cabanas, fire pits, living room seating, high top tables, a specialty cocktail menu and scrumptious appetizers, the Canopy offers the ideal rooftop retreat.

The Birchwood is perfectly placed to enjoy downtown St. Pete's most popular cultural attractions, from the world-renowned Dalí Museum to the stunning Chihuly Collection. Further afield, St. Pete/Clearwater offers 35 miles of picturesque white-sand beaches, sparkling azure seas and numerous opportunities to come face to face with the area's abundant wildlife.

For more information on The Birchwood, please visit www.the-birchwood.com. For more information on the destination, please visit www.visitstpeteclearwater.com.  

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Visit St. Pete/Clearwater 

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC) is the official destination marketing organisation of Pinellas County in Florida and covers 26 municipalities in the area. 

The region is located on a beautiful peninsula on Florida's west coast, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the east. 

Just 30 minutes away from Busch Gardens and 90 minutes away from Walt Disney World, the area offers 35 miles of white-sand beaches and uniquely colourful communities to explore. 

The destination is renowned for sunshine and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest run of sunshine days, a massive 768. 

The Clearwater Marina is home to the famous dolphin, Winter, who featured in the smash-hit Dolphin Tale. The film dramatizes the real-life story of how Winter recovered from having her tail removed with the help of a prosthetic. 

St. Pete/Clearwater is becoming a set-jetting hot-spot as films Magic Mike, Spring Breakers and Sunlight Jr. have all shot scenes at various locations throughout the destination. 

Also home to the largest collection of Dali artwork outside of Spain, the county has culture, wildlife and beautiful beaches with a semi-tropical climate making it the perfect holiday destination for families, couples and singles. 

Tampa International Airport is 30 minutes from St. Pete/Clearwater and many international airlines fly direct from the UK. Orlando International Airport is less than an hour's drive from St. Pete/Clearwater. 

For more information: www.visitstpeteclearwater.com.