*NEWEST OF THE HOTELS IN TAMPA BAY AREA. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in St. Pete opened in January 2006. Located with a convenience of easy ON-OFF on I-275 at 54th Ave North exit. It is centrally located to many business parks, industrial parks and major attractions. It is easily accessible from all points in Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area. The hotel is located in a quiet area at a walking distance to Cracker Barrel restaurant and just 4 miles from downtown St. Petersburg, 5 miles from Tropicana Field, 7 miles from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, 15 miles from the Tampa International Airport. A short drive will put you on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We are located just minutes from All Children's Hospital, the Bayfront Medical Center, the V.A. Medical Center and Mortan Plant Hospital. Tropicana Field is just a five minute drive from our property. The Holocaust Museum, Salvador Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and others are located just minutes from our door step. Take in an event at the Ruth Eckard Hall or the Bayfront Center. Fine dining and entertainment can be found at the St. Petersburg Pier or catch a day or evening cruise on the Sun Cruz Casinos. We are just minutes away from some of Florida's finest restaurants. If you are traveling for business or pleasure the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Petersburg is your Stay Smart location.