THE BIRCHWOOD, St. Petersburg

All guestrooms at The Birchwood offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Each room includes modern amenities such as a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV and iPod docking station. Some rooms feature a balcony overlooking Tampa Bay, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub. Other rooms include a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Some rooms feature views of Beach Drive and Straub Park, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine. These bathrooms include a claw-foot bathtub, a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head, and a hairdryer. Certain rooms offer a bathrobe, a flat-screen cable TV, and a coffee machine. Guests can wind down with a relaxing bath in the clawfoot tub or a steamy shower with a rainfall head.

Guests can dine indoors or outdoors at The Birch and Vine, which was built in 1922 and serves globally-inspired cuisine. One can indulge in one of the hundreds of wine bottles displayed at The Birchwood. The dining experience includes sipping on a glass from the sommelier-curated wine wall to compliment the meal or enjoying homemade desserts al fresco. Birch & Vine is known for making dessert an art form. Birchwood Canopy is the place to see and be seen. Brunch is available, and Birch offers Brunch Bubbles. Several talented chefs from the Birchwood Family of Brands compete in the Tampa Bay Food Fight.

The Canopy Rooftop Bar and Lounge boasts an unobstructed view of Tampa Bay and the St Petersburg skyline. This rooftop bar provides scenic views of Tampa Bay, Straub Park, Historic Beach Drive, and the downtown St Petersburg skyline. The Grand Ballroom features two outdoor terraces that offer panoramic views of the downtown waterfront. July in Downtown St Pete means rooftop parties to celebrate Independence Day.

The Birchwood is located in Downtown Saint Petersburg, home to major attractions like the Dali Museum, in a striking concrete-and-glass building, and the Museum of Fine Arts, plus the Mahaffey Theater for concerts and dance. The Museum of Fine Arts is only a 1-minute walk from the hotel, and the Saint Petersburg Museum of History is 6 minutes' walk away. Nearby landmarks include The Pier Aquarium (1 km), the Florida Holocaust Museum (1 km), the Saint Petersburg Museum of History (1 km), the Museum of Fine Arts (1 km), North Straub Park (0.5 km), The Dali Museum (1 km), the Morean Art Center (1 km), Saint Petersburg Sunken Gardens (2 km), and Demens Landing Park (1 km). The Birchwood's prime location puts you in the heart of the action, right in the heart of restaurants and museums.

The Spanish Mission-style building is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and underwent a renovation of historically accurate dimensions with the addition of two floors. The staff is knowledgeable about how to make a vision come to life. A 12-by-24-foot mural of a birch forest is featured on the southern exterior wall.