Belleview Suite Located on the fourth floor with sweeping views of the lawn and pool, this one-bedroom suite with a king-size bed is ideal for any special occasion. The Belleview Suite features a sitting and dining area that can accommodate up to six people. The bath features an exquisite claw-foot tub and step-in shower. All suites have a small refrigerator, safe, and coffee maker.

Donald Ross Suite Named after the famous golf course architect, this fourth floor one-bedroom suite looks toward the Belleview Country Club and features a king-size bed with luxurious linens. The bath will take guests back in time with a claw-foot tub and separate shower. The Donald Ross suite features a separate casual seating area and features a small refrigerator, safe, and coffee maker.

Junior Suite The Classic Belleview Junior King Suite takes guests back in time while providing all of today's luxuries. The Classic Junior King features a king-size bed with a separate parlor area. Each room has a shower or a tub/shower combination, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, and Keurig coffee makers.

King Guestroom The Classic Guestrooms hint of an era gone by with today's modern luxuries. The classic guestroom overlooks the Inn's entrance and Belleview Place community. Each space also features either two queen-size beds or one king-size bed, a shower, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, and Keurig coffee maker.

Queen Bed Junior Suite The Classic Belleview Junior King Suite takes guests back in time while providing all of today's luxuries. The Classic Junior King features a king-size bed with a separate parlor area. Each room has a shower or a tub/shower combination, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, and Keurig coffee makers.

Queen Bed Junior Suite The Classic Belleview Junior King Suite takes guests back in time while providing all of today's luxuries. The Classic Junior King features a king-size bed with a separate parlor area. Each room has a shower or a tub/shower combination, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, and Keurig coffee makers.

Queen Junior Suite The Classic Belleview Junior King Suite takes guests back in time while providing all of today's luxuries. The Classic Junior King features a king-size bed with a separate parlor area. Each room has a shower or a tub/shower combination, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, and Keurig coffee makers.

Maisie’s Marketplace Maisie's Marketplace values the quality of the food and beverages it serves to its patrons. Start the morning off with an array of breakfast items including coffee, tea, fresh juices, and smoothies, or embrace the vacation lifestyle at the bar, with lighter fare, artisanal cheese boards, as well as a wide selection of beer and wine.

Outdoor Pool The Belleview Inn pool offers an oasis of recreation and relaxation for any guest. Under the lush foliage and in the famous Florida sun, swimmers and sun bathers alike can enjoy the pool area. Towels, chairs, and refreshments are available.

Fitness Center Stay in shape even away from home. Treadmills, cross trainers, free weights, and stationary bikes are available in addition to yoga mats and fitness balls to stretch and stay flexible.

Fireplace Walk into Henry Plant’s grand Queen Anne-style hotel with its gingerbread-like details, peaked gables, overhanging roof, and wide verandas. Then marvel at its historic accommodations, which have hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and several U.S. presidents.

Outdoor Pool The Belleview Inn pool offers an oasis of recreation and relaxation for any guest. Under the lush foliage and in the famous Florida sun, swimmers and sun bathers alike can enjoy the pool area. Towels, chairs, and refreshments are available.

Front Entrance Walk into Henry Plant’s grand Queen Anne-style hotel with its gingerbread-like details, peaked gables, overhanging roof, and wide verandas. Then marvel at its historic accommodations, which have hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and several U.S. presidents.

Grand Staircase Discover the wide-open feeling of the lobby in the great room absent of columns. This is due, in part, to the massive trusses hidden in the walls that support the ceiling. Get a glimpse of the trusses when on the fourth floor (near the Grand Staircase) by starring through a piece of glass in the wall.

Hotel Exterior The Belleview Inn was first constructed by railroad magnate Henry B. Plant as a way to attract business to one of his new railways in the St. Petersburg area. Debuting as the “Belleview Hotel” in 1897, it quickly gained a storied reputation. The hotel soon emerged as a haunt for the rich and famous, with Hollywood celebrities becoming a regular sight. And as it grew in popularity, so too did its size. Eventually measuring at 400,000 square feet, the building was the largest wooden-frame structure in all of Florida for many years. Reborn as the “Belleview Inn” during 2018, this delightful hotel is still among the most charming retreats throughout the country.

Hotel Exterior The Belleview Inn was first constructed by railroad magnate Henry B. Plant as a way to attract business to one of his new railways in the St. Petersburg area. Debuting as the “Belleview Hotel” in 1897, it quickly gained a storied reputation. The hotel soon emerged as a haunt for the rich and famous, with Hollywood celebrities becoming a regular sight. And as it grew in popularity, so too did its size. Eventually measuring at 400,000 square feet, the building was the largest wooden-frame structure in all of Florida for many years. Reborn as the “Belleview Inn” during 2018, this delightful hotel is still among the most charming retreats throughout the country.

Interior Lobby With Front Desk Discover the wide-open feeling of the lobby in the great room absent of columns. This is due, in part, to the massive trusses hidden in the walls that support the ceiling. Get a glimpse of the trusses when on the fourth floor (near the Grand Staircase) by starring through a piece of glass in the wall.

Second Floor Landing With a classic style and a picturesque location, the Belleview Inn is the perfect place to host small meetings, group get-togethers, and work retreats.

Lobby Discover the wide-open feeling of the lobby in the great room absent of columns. This is due, in part, to the massive trusses hidden in the walls that support the ceiling. Get a glimpse of the trusses when on the fourth floor (near the Grand Staircase) by starring through a piece of glass in the wall.

Morton's Reading Room Step inside Morton’s Reading Room and learn about the history of the inn. Uncover how the inn was turned 90 degrees and moved 300 feet to its current location. Roam the hallways and get a glimpse of life in the 1920s with images of famous pastimes of the day.

Historical Image Of Construction Work Circa 1897 1895: A prominent railroad magnate named Henry B. Plant purchased the Orange Belt Railway as part of his grand plan to transform Florida into a popular tourist destination. But Plant soon realized that his prospective passengers would need somewhere to stay, as the region lacked any decent accommodation. He, thus, commissioned the creation of a magnificent boutique hotel near the City of Clearwater, which was out on the Pillenas Peninsula. Photo circa 1897.

Historical Image Of Exterior Aerial View, Circa 1897 Taking nearly two years to complete, Plant’s magnificent destination opened as the “Belleview Hotel” to great acclaim. Measuring a total of 400,000 square feet, the building was the largest wooden structure in the entire state of Florida! The hotel was also incredibly resplendent, featuring peaked gables, overhanging roofs, and wide verandas. And Plant had provided the latest amenities, too, including steam-generated electricity, a lobby-based telegraph, and even a resident orchestra.

Historical Image Of Exterior Explore the sugar white sand of Clearwater Beach, voted as America’s preimer beach year after year. Guests of the inn have access to the beach via the Sandpearl Resort, Belleview Inn’s sister location.

Historical Image Of Exterior On Postcard In 1919, the hotel continued to thrive. John McEntee Bowman of the respected Bowman-Bitman Corporation eventually purchased the building from Morton’s descendants, renaming it as the “Belleview-Bitman Hotel.” It remained a popular destination in the greater Tampa region, attracting the likes of Babe Ruth, Walter Hagen, and Henry Ford.

Historical Image Of Exterior And Grounds, Circa 1950s The Belleview-Bitman Hotel completed an extensive overhaul, which had taken nearly two full years to complete. It had just previously served as an barracks for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, specifically housing cadets stationed at the nearby MacDill Air Force Base.

Historical Image Of Exterior With Bicyclists Walk into Henry Plant’s grand Queen Anne-style hotel with its gingerbread-like details, peaked gables, overhanging roof, and wide verandas. Then marvel at its historic accommodations, which have hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and several U.S. presidents.

Historical Image Of Exterior With Train The hotel’s fascinating story begins with Henry B. Plant, a railroad and steamship entrepreneur who dominated both industries during the Gilded Age. While Plant was associated with many thriving economic endeavors during his life, history best remembers him as the father to much of Florida’s railway network. In the late 19th century, Plant had begun to expand his railway system through the largely undeveloped wilderness of western Florida. His hope was that a new interlocking grid of railroads would further incentivize passenger travel into the state, thus making it a popular vacation destination. Among the routes that Plant developed was the Orange Belt Railway, the nucleus of which he had purchased in 1895. Plant soon realized that his prospective passengers would need somewhere to stay, as the region lacked any decent accommodation.

Historical Image Of Exterior With Automobiles The Belleview-Bitman Hotel completed an extensive overhaul in 1947, which had taken nearly two full years to complete. It had just previously served as an barracks for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, specifically housing cadets stationed at the nearby MacDill Air Force Base.

Historical Image Of Outdoor Pool In 1899 the hotel continued to see repairs as well as installations, such as painting the hotel white and installing green roof tiles. As such, the locals referred to the hotel as the “White Queen on the Gulf.” An Olympic-sized swimming pool adorned in Italian tile was added and two 18-hole golf courses were designed by the legendary Donald Ross.

Historical Image Of Interior Dining Area Discover Belleview Inn, which was a luxury retreat for the DuPonts and the Vanderbilts, as well as Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones, and Joe DiMaggio.

Historical Image Of Golfers And Exterior Among the many fantastic activities available to guests staying at the Belleview Inn is access to the Belleair Country Club and its two elite golf courses—the West Course and the East Course. Located right beside the Belleview Inn, the Belleair Country Club is among Florida’s most historic golfing facilities.

Image Of Henry Plant Portrait The hotel’s fascinating story begins with Henry B. Plant, a railroad and steamship entrepreneur who dominated both industries during the Gilded Age. While Plant was associated with many thriving economic endeavors during his life, history best remembers him as the father to much of Florida’s railway network. In the late 19th century, Plant had begun to expand his railway system through the largely undeveloped wilderness of western Florida. His hope was that a new interlocking grid of railroads would further incentivize passenger travel into the state, thus making it a popular vacation destination. Among the routes that Plant developed was the Orange Belt Railway, the nucleus of which he had purchased in 1895. Plant soon realized that his prospective passengers would need somewhere to stay, as the region lacked any decent accommodation.

Tiffany Meeting Room Stop by the inn’s reimagined Tiffany Room and look up to find 24 panels of the original Tiffany stained glass saved from The Belleview-Biltmore Hotel’s Tiffany Ballroom.