The Hotel Vela, GulfportThe Hotel Vela in Gulfport, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 14 of 33 hotels we score in Gulfport. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $161 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hotel Vela is a boutique hotel set in a restored 1920s building at 1409 24th Ave in downtown Gulfport, Mississippi. It has 16 standard rooms and four deluxe rooms, each individually designed with architectural details such as arches and custom features. Rooms come with WiFi, a safe, a coffee bar, a fridge or cash bar, and large bathrooms with comfortable beds. There is a restaurant on site, and guests have praised the bar staff and the outdoor patio seating. The location is walkable to the beach, Jones Park, the Mississippi Aquarium and the Ship Island Ferry. With only 20 rooms, availability is limited, so booking ahead is sensible. Rates start at $161 per night.What stands out

Walkable to downtown, beach and attractions

Comfortable beds and clean rooms

Good on-site restaurant and bar

Friendly, attentive staff

Watch out for

Only 20 rooms, so availability is limited

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