Hotels near Former ACL/SCL Railroad Station, Pinellas County

Short review: This hotel overcharged me $2,278.20 and did not want to help me resolve this. It's been 1 week since I checked out, I still don't have the money, so I had to call my bank to try to figure it out. The Rooms are ok and breakfast serving staff, maintenance and housekeeping were friendly. Long review: I am assuming this Tru by Hilton does not want to pay fair wages, and they have to hire anyone and those employees (front desk) look like they hate the job. Therefore, customer service sucks so bad and employees are not educated or trained to do the job. I stayed 2 times. One time for 5 nights and another time a week later for 24 nights. When I checked in both times, 2 different employees looked very miserable and indifferent at their desk. I did not expect extraordinary customer service, but I expected a greeting and explanation of rules, deposits, breakfast time, etc, and that obviosly did not happen. Apparently, this 2 star hotel is charging $50 per night deposit. I am still not able to believe that. I stayed for 24 nights. I expected my credit card to be charged $4,031.93 upon checking in and parking at the end of the stay (this happened during the 1st stay and I figured it would be the same the next time). What actually happened is that my card was charged 13 times with random amounts over the course of 24 days, and those charges were difficult to keep track of. Very strange. I'd rather pay all $4k at once. A few days into my stay I asked a morning employee about that and they told me that this is a normal procedure with big amounts. OK. I am still unaware of $50/day, I mean any educated employee would make sure to inform about that taking into consideration the 24-night stay. Fast forward to 4 days before the check out, I am calculating all those posted charges (not even pending), and it comes out to a little more than $6,380 (my final receipt including parking was $4,802.40) so I am confused and nervous. I assumed it was a glitch in the system, so I called both CS and front desk, both of them told me ”I don't see any other charges than $4,031.93, and I can't see your bank charges” (like duh, of course you can't that''s why I am calling). It was a very aggressively-speaking lady that stated she was the manager on a Sunday at around noon on 9/29. I don't think she was the manager, and she could have just simply said ”Let me get your contact info and my manager will contact you later regarding this issue”. It would be great. But it did not happen and I was offered zero solution or help. Still did not mention the deposit per day. I decided to wait and see maybe all those charges will be reimbursed after checkout. A day after checkout all the charges are posted and suddenly the total of those charges comes up to $7,080.60. And my receipt after check out is $4,802.40. That's $2,278.20 difference. Even if they charged me $50/day, that would be only $1,200. And those would be pending, not posted. I don't know about you, but $2k is a lo

A comfortable stay in a good location relative to the spots we wanted to check out (Siesta Key and Clearwater). The complimentary breakfast buffet and self parking were excellent. Loved the microwave and mini fridge in the room as well! I would stay here again

We stayed for a month at this hotel for business in Pinellas County. The rooms are on the small side with a very limited closet space. The bed was crazy comfortable and my request for extra pillow and towels was accommodated quickly. The staff is what shines in this hotel, Brian and Nessie at the desk we’re consistently wonderful and accommodating. The bar/restaurant group is on task and friendly. The pool is very nice, with a nice spa/hot tub that is a nice retreat. Only down side is we tried to reach Jennifer in sales to arrange for a group rate, she was unresponsive to our team lead and more focused on a second property and larger groups. Definitely recommend this property in Madeira Beach

This is not our first time staying at the beach house suites but it has been by far our best experience! The rooms are spacious, clean, and the hotel has every amenity that you would need. Our trip was especially highlighted by the quality of the beach side service. Fabian was outstanding and was so attentive during our time spent at the beach. He went above and beyond in making our family as comfortable as possible. We will definitely be back!

I’m going to start saying that this family vacation was sweet and sour. After looking around and have my concerns because some of the reviews I decided to stay here anyways. I’m going to start with the positive things. Breakfast- pretty nice, there was a variety eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, bread, etc. Ms Penny at the breakfast station was nice and polite. The room that was assigned was clean, the bed was comfy. *now let’s go with the next… 1. We arrived around 6pm, I proceeded to check in the lady at the front desk agent I’m not going to say her name but stars with Y (very unprofessional) told me that I was checked in. I was (what?) no I’m sorry but we just arrived, she was yes you are, I was no, then she mentioned another person name with my last name and said are you sure you are not _ _ and I was so now I don’t know my name :/ I was no ma’am that’s not my name. So the other person showed at the lobby because they assigned the wrong room… that means they assigned somebody else to my room without check and compare the name on the id and the credit card :| si the hotel manager came and reassigned another room for me and for the other lady, at this point the front desk lady said but there is no more housekeeping personnel and I was OMG, so after we finally got our room (finally), Sunday afternoon I told my husband we are having a good time with the kids let me see if I can extend one more day, so we can do something else with them, I proceeded to the FD and talked to the gentleman (Don’t remember his name) he said well to extend a night is 149, I said ok let me talk to my husband I’ll be back, when I went back who was there again Ms Y, so I said Hi I want to see if I can extend one more night and she was well is 159 and I was OMG here we go again. I was Ms Y! I came here a moment ago and he told me another price and she was no, he was incorrect, I was online is 136 and you are telling me that is 159. You know never mind. At this point I was so upset that I call Guest relations and explain everything from the beginning, they call the hotel and the lady told the Guest Relations agent that non of that happened and I was like whattttt, so now she was calling me liar ??? To put the cherry on top when we were ready to checkout and put our luggage in the car, we noticed that someone hit our car in the parking lot ( I thank God that wasn’t that bad) at this point I was so frustrated!!! We asked the Front desk and guess what?!?! There was no cameras in that side of the building! Yes, no cameras in a side where there a door with no lock and anyone can enter to the premises and have access to the rooms. I worked with hotel industry for more than 15 years and this was a terrible service and experience ! Picture of the good and no so good!

Holiday Inn has definitely upgraded their properties since the last time I stayed with them years ago! The suite was clean and spacious. The breakfast was the run-of-the-mill options with a few hot foods. I especially enjoyed the Dove products that are present in the bathroom and shower.

The hotel is very clean and the breakfast is very good. I am staying at this hotel for the third time. The service is very good. There is a heated swimming pool. It is very close to the shopping center. It is more than 10 minutes drive from the beach. Very convenient hotel.

Really enjoyed our stay here recently. The housekeeping service in particular was outstanding. Also impressed with the friendliness of any employee with whom we crossed paths Room was comfortable and you can’t beat the location. Easy walking distance to shops and nearby restaurants, if you want to venture out for dining. Between the pool and the beach, it really has all you need for a few days of relaxation. Only negative during our stay was that the workout room was closed. I can imagine it gets pretty crowded during peak season, but on off times, it is a great choice. I would definitely return.