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The Belleview Biltmore Resort - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review
Built by railroad magnate Henry Plant, this huge 1896 Victorian resort looks like a Great Gatsby movie set. It is one of the world's largest wooden structures and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Units range from cozy little rooms to spacious suites that lie off long, creaky corridors...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
The Gulf Coast's oldest operating tourist hotel, this gabled clapboard structure was built in 1896 by Henry B. Plant as the Hotel Belleview to attract customers to his Orange Belt Railroad. Sited on a bluff overlooking the bay, it's the largest occupied wooden structure in the world. Today, it attra...
frommers.com
No title - expert review
Offering a quiet, rustic respite, this wooden building is full of passageways and gables. Its floors are a bit uneven in places, but that simply adds to the tremendous sense of history. Little has changed since 1897 except, thank heavens, the plumbing. Retirees, golfers and vacationers wanting to st...
gayot.com
No title - expert review
Unlike any property in the Clearwater area, our beautiful Victorian style resort offers a private beach club on Sand Key Island, three swimming pools, 18 hole par 71 Championship Donald Ross designed golf course, red clay tennis courts, a fitness center, business center and 108 years of true histori...
travel.away.com
No title - expert review
Take a Step Back in Time At This Grand Hotel Built in 1897. A Historical Landmark, Located On the Intercoastal Waterway, Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Tennis Courts, Golf Course, Large Pool, Waterfall, Whirlpool and Tanning Island. Several Dining Options Include FullService Dining At the Terrace C...
gotrump.com
No title - expert review
New experiences and timeless traditions at the Belleview Biltmore. Be prepared for an experience like no other. World class PGA championship golf. Complete European health spa. Tropical beach club. Plus freshly detailed services and historical southern hospitality nestled amid 22 acres of lush tropi...
shdweb.com
No title - expert review
Location. The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa in Clearwater, Fla., is perched atop a 30 foot bluff over western Floridas Intracoastal Waterway. Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach are both within five miles of the property. The hotel is 10 miles from St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport an...
sidestep.com
Fine not great - user review
Character of the hotel is fine; the associated restaurant in a diffferent location was romantic; however the rooms ne...
expedia.com
An oasis in Florida - user review
Florida is not my favorite destination but family obligations call and the Biltmore makes the time there very pleasant. Old world charm, the quiet of wood and carpeting and wide hallways. A full service hotel that is affordable and easy and away from it all yet close to everything. A home away from ...
expedia.com
Down on its luck - user review
Having lived in Clearwater, I have known about the Biltmore for years, but this was my first actual stay. I will not be coming back, unfortunately. The first room I was given looked as if it hadn't been inhabited in months. Everything in the room was covered in a fine layer of plaster dust, includin...
expedia.com
Charming but needs work - user review
Hotel has definite character, but could use a major upgrade. Shower was dingy and beds were average at best. Hallways were wide and you could imagine hotel in all its glory. However, the grounds, patio and pool were perfect. Hotel is in a great spot and easy to get to and from beaches as well as hig...
expedia.com
A beautiful historic hotel!! - user review
I absolutely fell in love with this hotel. The history of the hotel is so amazing. It makes you feel as if you are part of that history. I enjoyed the huge pool, jacuzzi, and pool bar. The staff was excellent! I can't wait to go again and enjoy some of the programs such as the ghost tour and dinner ...
expedia.com
I would recommend this hotel - user review
I found this hotel when I was planning my trip to Florida. The hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. If stepping back in time if for you then this is the place. The Biltmore was very historic. Alot of the original fixtures, hardwood floors, chandliers and spacious rooms. The restaurant in the hotel ...
expedia.com
Better than I imagined - user review
I was looking for a resort/hotel to just go to and relax. I didn't want to be on any type of schedule. Just relax in the sun, enjoy a good book,eat some good food, have a few cocktails.I got exactly that. The place was beautiful! The grounds were amazing.I had read some reviews some very good, some ...
expedia.com
never going there again - user review
it is not nice to put something on the internet and when you go there is like the oldest hotel in the world, wiht that smell that it is so horibble Traveler's tip on recreational activities.enjoy a nice quiet ...
expedia.com
If you are into History and roughing it go, Otherwise stay away. - user review
It was dank smelling, everything was very old, there were just not common conveniences, and our plumbing I think was original from when it was built in 1886. However, my sister who is into antiques and history didn't mind this for the price, thought it was charming in many ways and it was very conve...
expedia.com
Grand hotel experience, wonderful nostalgic golf and tennis club feel - user review
Just off the lobby, the many classic pictures and captions serve as a private museum with a glimpse into American vacation life 100 years ago. With pictures such as Pullman train cars parked in front of the hotel and Babe Ruth and Bobby Jones on the golf course, the hotel draws you in and makes you ...
expedia.com
The worst experence ever - user review
My husband and I booked this hotel thinking that it would be a perfect relaxing vatcation spot. It was the exact opposite. The roof was in need of serious repair, the hallway leading to our room smelled of mold and mildew, the room was to even worse, the entire room smelled and the bathroom had a sh...
expedia.com
Charming Hotel - user review
The hotel has a lot of character, but needs an upgrade in appearance and quality of service. This hotel should be a 5 star, but it would take a lot of time and money to get to that status. Hallways and rooms are not very sound proof and y...
expedia.com
Old timey Florida feel - user review
The hotel is extremely old, but that wound up being a big part of the allure. The floors squeaked when you walked down the very long halls which were lined with chandeliers and turn of the century carpet. It was amazing. The service was great ...
expedia.com
Exactly what I expected, - user review
The hotel lived up to its billing as a place full of southern charm. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and Sunday Brunch was outstanding. We were disappointed to find out that the bicycles for rent were in disrepair and unavailable. We enjoyed golfing at the golf club. The personnel at the golf club w...
expedia.com
A mess - user review
This hotel is falling apart. There seems to be a brand new front entrance, but everything else was falling apart. From the roting wood floor just past the lobby, to the rusted shower and peeling paint in the rooms. The elevator always felt like it was going to cr...
expedia.com
If you like old victorian buildings and lots of history - user review
This hotel is steeped in ambiance and history...designated an historical landmark. Old, some of it (not the rooms or main areas) in disrepair, but where else can you see genuine tiffany windows, humongous ballroom from the 1800's, hidden stairways, sweeping old verandas, wood floors everywhere and u...
expedia.com
a different experiance - user review
This hotel is very unique Staff is very frie...
expedia.com
A historical gem - user review
This is a beautiful historical hotel. True there were some areas that might need a little paint pick me up, or minor upkeep but the lovely historical decor details that surround you will make any minor cosmetic flaws fade away. The stained glass windows, beautiful wood work and trim, the tin celings...
expedia.com
Historic Experience - user review
This is not your average hotel stay. This is a historic building with alot of history. Don't expect the new feeling of modern hotels but do expect you will enjoy the museum pieces around the hotel, the big porches and the feeling of ...
expedia.com
Oldest Hotel - user review
This was an old hotel dating back to the 1890's. It is a huge hotel with large rooms and high ceilings. The food was great as was the service. The grounds were very nice. There really wasn't much to do there on the grounds except for the pool and spa area. It was kind of expensive to stay there. The...
expedia.com
Wanted to stay longer - user review
We stayed at this hotel for our honeymoon and loved it! It had so much more character than a chain hotel. My husband said he wouldn't want to stay anywhere else if we went back to that area. The staff was so nice, and the pool was beautiful. I would defi...
expedia.com
A Very Uneven Experience - user review
Worth trying just to experience the history of the place. Most of the problems however, stem from the age of the building it is after all over 100 years old and looks it so you just have to overlook the infrastructure problems (the sprinkler pipes in the rooms and hallways have got to go). The staff...
expedia.com
A must stay in Florida - user review
I join my fellow Road Warrier. This is an ideal business hotel. I travel about 100 days a year and frankly, I am tired of the same old look and feel. Box rooms, standard restaurant, bar (maybe), This hotel is grand I agree. (Take note Holiday Inn and Marriott) The staff was great at check in and eve...
fodors.com
Finally a real get away - - user review
I stayed for 9 nights at the resort. It is an American classic. I travel a lot and have become tired and bored with the typical box rooms and same old decors. At this hotel, while old (106 yrs), it has personality. As a business person it was a great experience large guest rooms with 14 ft celings, ...
fodors.com
Unique experience, anniversary made special! - user review
My husband and I celebrated our 12 1 wedding anniversary with a weekend stay at the Biltmore. If you like modern swanky pristine hotels, this is probably not your place. But if you adore the idea of feeling part of history, and appreciate the quality that went into buildings 100 years ago, you will ...
fodors.com
Enjoyed the stay...despite the warts - user review
My wife and I just returned from a 2 night stay at the Biltmore. Both of us being Florida natives, we've stayed at many of the upscale hotels in the area (Don Cesar, Vinoy, etc). There is nothing like the Belleview Biltmore for a look back at old Florida. The hotel has it's old, original charm and f...
fodors.com
Victorian Classic -100 years entertaining guests - user review
The minute you walk into this classic 250 room wooden Victorian Hotel, built in the 1890's, you'll be leaving your hectic world as you surraound yourself with original Tiffany windows, beautiful woodwork and three miles of hallways. Rooms are huge and expansive. Take the daily historic tour and lear...
fodors.com
Amazing - user review
this hotel is tuley amazing. the bets i have ever staed in. amazing value for money with it own privet beach amazing indoor poool and huge outdoor one it is brill. i would recomed it 2 anyone. the food id class but brunch is the best. you ...
fodors.com
This place is creepy! - user review
This was our first time to the area, and i must say this hotel needs some serious lovin'. It really had beautiful charm, but those renovations I am not sure when they took place. After our third room on the 1st floor, we finally felt comfortable. The food was very over priced for what you got at the...
fodors.com
No title - user review
A historic hotel with many interesting historic / restored / romantic common areas (i.e. it would be a great although expensive wedding location). However, previous owners have not helped what was 100 years ago the prime or one of the prime hotels in Florida. For example, u.s. Steel (owner in the 70...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
A hotel the has something different in mind for the traveler. If you are tired of cookie cutter rooms and hotels where you don't even know what state you are in this is the hotel for you. The staff is excellent and extremely accommodating, especially the bartender. The rooms are large, peculiarly sh...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
A log of history, but the rooms have not been updated, the bed was poor, and the TV was not working properly. The grounds are beautiful with huge oaks with Spanish moss. I loved the history, and for one night it was an interesting sta...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
A nice hotel but not worth the price you paid. Had to change rooms because the room we were assigned was never cleaned the first day. Also the second day our room wasn't cleaned by the cleaning staff until 6:30 pm. The staff wasn't very friendly and at least for our experience wasn't very accommodat...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Beautiful hotel upon arrival, nice lobby, incredible pool area. The rooms are in disrepair with ripped carpeting, loose/ill fitted plumbing, dirty carpets, and horrible parking situation. The private beach was awesome and the initial appearance of the hotel is wonderful. However the roof is covered ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Has the potential of being a very nice place. The lobby and promenade are very nice. The rooms need serio...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I liked the hotel had lots of character cozy quiet relaxing. But I did not like the service in the restaurants at the hotel. I would stay there again. But I would rent ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I was fully aware that this was a 110 year old hotel, but it has clearly seen its best days. The grounds are very nice and it has an excellent indoor and outdoor pool areas. The common areas, while old were very attractive and well maintained. The room had very cheap furnishing and uncomfortable bed...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Neat turn of the century architecture. Wood floors in the lobby pretty amazing. Rooms are a bit dat...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Of the 12 light bulbs in my room, 5 were burned out. Windows don't have screens (not that you could open them if you wanted to), hotel needs a roof and a few coats of paint on the outside. Minimal water pressure in showe...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Room/accommodations were extremely small, queen bed barely fit into the room with minimal space around it. Non fitted, pilled sheets on a very uncomfortable bed. Same bedspread as in motel 6. Other room in our party only had hot water for one shower. Promise of repair didn't materialize so they had ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Belleview Biltmore is 110 years old and has a lot of character and charm. There have been recent modifications to make it even more appealing, including an outdoor pool with a waterfall and hot tub, which are great for a relaxing evening. The business center with extended hours is handy with com...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Belleview Biltmore was full of nostalgia and history. It was easy to imagine the time when ladies in long dresses walked the halls. It was a pleasant mix of old meets new and offered huge rooms with double walk in closets. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. I would not only recommend ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The location is beautiful and as you drive up you get a sense of a grand dame of an old resort. Major updating needs to be done, however, with uncomfortable beds with boards to help support a sagging mattress, old linens and no remote for the TV. The restaurant was excellent, there was easy access t...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel needs lots of renovation. It also needs a better housekeeping staff. The draperies do not appear to have been cleaned in years. They were covered with dust and dirt. The faucet in the bathroom was about to fall of the sink. There was water damage in the bathroom and floor was not vacuumed...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel stated that they are a resort and spa yet the only thing resort and spa like were the PRICES! I expected to be treated like a guest in this Resort instead we were just ripped off and treated with no respect. In fact we were treated more like prisoners not being allowed outside when we had...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This resort needs millions of dollars to renovate. The bathroom was disgusting. We never had towels in the room or by the pool even after we called housekeeping. The historical perspective of the property it nice, but this place needs lot of attention. I will not...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Was very glad to stay there as prospects for its survival are likely not great. The all wood building is too large and requires too much mainten...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We enjoyed our stay there. There are definitely some run down parts, but overall very interesting to share a piece of history with our children, ages 12, 10 and 7. The room was good sized, though no table so we ate pizza on the bed. I loved the historic design of the hotel, but the lobby does not ma...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We would definitely stay there aga...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
While this property had lots of historic charm, They could do a lot to update this hotel without ruining the historical feel. It had everything you would need, but it was roug...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Would not recommend it to anyone. A real fire trap. Sent email with concerns...
mytravelguide.com
Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa: Luxury from a different era - user review
We took advantage of an off season bed and breakfast package. Our room had a King size bed. Since we had requested this specifically there was an additional $10 charged. The room was nice and included a nook with a desk and chair. The bathroom had a bathtub with shower. The tub had the faucet locate...
virtualtourist.com
A Great Sunday Brunch... - user review
On any given Sunday there are a dozen or so places to select from for a Sunday Brunch in the Tampa Bay area. Over the past five years I have eaten at Jackson's at Harbor Isla...
travel.yahoo.com
DEFINITELY NOT 4-STAR! - user review
For those who are used to 4-star accomodations, avoid like the plague! Aside from the staff and the ice-cream parlor, nothing about this property is 4-star. After booking onlin...
travel.yahoo.com
Tried to take all the money... - user review
I did not like it at all!!!! We were shown 3 rooms, actualy we were given a key and told to look at them. The first room was tiny tiny, and the door would not even stay shut. ...
travel.yahoo.com
Dont recomend this place - user review
This place is not that great. They put on a heck of a show on the outside and in the entryway. Makes you think you are staying in a luxury hotel. Well then you leave this and...
travel.yahoo.com
Medocre Place to Stay - user review
Belleview Biltmore Resort was an old hotel that required repairs and updating. The room was spacious but without any aesthetic charm. There was no water pressure in the shower ...
travel.yahoo.com
It was wonderful! - user review
In March 2007 we spent two nights here. I can't say how delightful the place was. We stayed on the 3rd floor and it was not hot (tho other reviews claim upper floors were)...We...
travel.yahoo.com
My review of Belleview Biltmore Resort - user review
This hotel was very beautiful at one time. They need to spend a lot of money for TLC or tear it down. The paint was pealing off the bathtub and shower area. The shelf was fall...
travel.yahoo.com
Its the History - user review
Yes, the hotel is a little beat up but I its improving. It will take time. I go to visit about 3 times a year with my 10 and 12 year olds. Sometimes theres a group of 9 of us. Th...
travel.yahoo.com
Down in the heels - user review
The Belleview Biltmore in Clearwater is a grand dame that has been let go too long. Although the room was large, its decor and and condition were tired and commercial. T...
travel.yahoo.com
happy no year 2007 - user review
God where do I begin. What I thought was going to be a very romantic get away for me and my new wife for 2007 ended of being something from the twilight zone. Here are a few of the...
travel.yahoo.com
We can't wait for next year to go - user review
There is nothing to say negative about the Belleview Belmont, we came down in late September the staff was oustanding very polite and courteous to all of us. The weather was perfec...
travel.yahoo.com
Average accomodations - user review
The site itself was beautiful. The grounds and edifice were enchanting. The concierge helpful. The room itself was average. Disappointed with the chamber services. Overall felt was p...
travel.yahoo.com
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