Belleview Inn, ClearwaterBelleview Inn in Clearwater, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 34 hotels we score in Clearwater. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $258 a night (cached, not a live quote).Belleview Inn is a 35-room historic hotel at 25 Belleview Blvd in Belleair, Florida. Built in 1897 by railroad magnate Henry B. Plant, it was once the largest wooden structure in the area and has hosted guests ranging from Babe Ruth and Thomas Edison to several US presidents. The building has been fully restored, pairing Victorian-style furnishings with modern comforts, and facilities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, secure parking and a restaurant. Guests can also use a private beach at a sister resort, and narrated historical tours are offered. Rates start around $258 a night. Note that despite family-friendly listings, the atmosphere is quiet and adult-oriented, so it may not suit visitors travelling with children.What stands out

Quiet, elegant historic property

Heated outdoor pool and hot tub

Helpful, accommodating staff

Private beach access via sister resort

Watch out for

Not suitable for children

Quiet setting lacks excitement

Better-scored in Clearwater

Opal Sol, Clearwater: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $479 a night. Opal Sol is an all-suites resort on Clearwater Beach in Florida, set directly on the Gulf front along the town's Beach Walk and due to open in 2025.

Chart House Marina Hotel, Clearwater: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $263 a night. The Chart House Marina Hotel is a three-star property on Devon Drive in Clearwater, Florida, a short walk from Clearwater Beach and Pier 60 Park.

Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Opal Sands Resort is a seventeen-storey beachfront hotel situated in Clearwater Beach, Florida.