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A hotel reception area with a coffee station, including multiple coffee makers, a waffle maker, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wall-mounted artwork, and ice cream vending machines.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a marble countertop, and a wall-mounted digital display.

A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

2.9 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Veronica

฿3,059

฿3,456 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A corner market with two refrigerated beverage vending machines and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St Petersburg North

2.5 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Shirley

฿4,197

฿4,743 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel entrance with a blue-lit facade, a covered walkway, and a palm tree.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a television.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying cereals, a bakery section, and a seating area with a view through a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a sofa.

3. Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

2 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Terry

฿3,478

฿3,930 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various drinks and a shelf with snacks and food items.

A hotel lobby with two orange armchairs, a modern light fixture, and abstract paintings on the wall.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway

0.7 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Thao

฿3,069

฿3,633 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a Comfort Inn sign, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a snack bar with various food items.

A hydro massage zone with two massage chairs and a small table with a plant.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a sink, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Comfort Inn St Petersburg North

2.1 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Janet

฿2,627

฿2,969 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with sheer curtains, and recessed ceiling lighting.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a built-in coffee machine.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a mirror, a television, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette.

A modern waiting area with patterned chairs, a round table, and a mounted TV.

6. Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay

2.5 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Roy

฿2,206

฿2,493 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, hanging pendant lights, and a long wooden bar.

A couple sitting on a bed with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of red roses.

A couple toasting with champagne glasses on a balcony with a pool view.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with a TV screen.

7. Hollander Boutique Hotel

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.2 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Katie

฿3,547

฿4,009 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a building entrance.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a framed certificate, and a lamp. A staircase with a wooden railing and a lamp is visible in the background.

A well-furnished living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, a bookshelf, and a dining area.

A cozy lobby with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted display of postcards.

8. The Inn on Third

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.4 km from Willis S. Johns Center

bruce

฿2,951

฿3,335 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden fence, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a large white sofa, several armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple doors leading outside, and a potted plant is visible.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A white chair in a covered outdoor area with arched windows overlooking a garden with various plants and trees.

9. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

11.5 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Steven

฿3,448

฿3,896 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A staircase with black and white patterned tiles, a gold-framed mirror, and a decorative door with a gold panel.

A hallway with a black and gold carpet, white walls, and a gold-framed mirror.

A four-poster bed with a green bench, a bedside table, a small desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

A room with a hanging chair, a table with red cushions, patterned floor tiles, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

Historic Old Northeast, 6.1 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Kathleen

฿2,931

฿3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a green rug.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wooden panel with shelves.

11. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.7 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Brittany

฿3,975

฿4,491 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, and a bookshelf.

A modern living room with a fireplace labeled "AVALON," a white sofa, and a unique circular ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a neon sign reading "AVALON" and a well-lit entrance.

A couple lying on a bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

12. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.2 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Michael

฿3,249

฿3,672 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including a sofa and chairs, and a large potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a high-rise building with balconies.

A hotel entrance with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.8 km from Willis S. Johns Center

John

฿4,590

฿5,187 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a blue sofa.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, water bottles on tables, and a whiteboard on the wall.

A conference room with round tables, yellow chairs, and black tablecloths.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

13.2 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Persephne

฿3,577

฿4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A bar area with four stools and a black bar counter, featuring three green spherical decorations.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A pool area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

15. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

8.1 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Darren

฿2,218

฿2,507 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with colorful lighting, seating, and a city view.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A dark-themed living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

A bar area with leather seating, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar stocked with bottles.

16. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7.3 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Matthew

฿5,597

฿6,325 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, two stools, and hanging lights.

A bedroom with a cityscape wallpaper, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a clock, and two wall-mounted lamps.

17. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

11.9 km from Willis S. Johns Center

John

฿3,350

฿3,786 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent "Hyatt Place" sign.

A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A spacious gym with cardio machines, weight stations, and yoga mats.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

18. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 6.8 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Turhaan

฿5,034

฿5,689 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the interior through large windows.

A modern gym with cardio machines, free weights, and a squat rack.

A pool area with lounge chairs and tables, a pergola, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON".

19. Home2 Suites By Hilton Clearwater St. Petersburg Ulmerton Rd

8.5 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Juan

฿4,250

฿4,803 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, multi-story hotel with balconies, a reflecting pool, and a fountain.

A rooftop dining area with round tables set for a meal, overlooking a body of water and a cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a dining section.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

20. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park

6.8 km from Willis S. Johns Center

Sean

฿4,236

฿4,786 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Willis S. Johns Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St Petersburg North	9.0 Wonderful 958 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway	8.2 Very good 13 reviews	View
Comfort Inn St Petersburg North	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Willis S. Johns Center Hotel Reviews

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"It's very nice"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Petersburg - Clearwater, FL

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, rooms and friendly staff. Unexpected $300 deposit on top of room cost needed upon check-in, refunded a few days after the stay."

GALAXY HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was actually very nice. But the parking at the property. is very limited, So you might have to park down the street and then walk back. It's a couple of blocks., no big deal. If you're in good shape."

Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast options were great and included."

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

10/10 Excellent

"Love this property and The Hollander"

Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was mediocre otherwise it was swell"

Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Days Inn by Wyndham St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area

10/10 Excellent

"It was great"

Uptown Suites

10/10 Excellent

"great accomodating place !"

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A wooden boardwalk leading to Sawgrass Trail Overlook Tower in a forested area.

Sawgrass Lake Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sawgrass Lake Park, a lovely green space in St. Petersburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A calm river with a person paddling a canoe, surrounded by dense green foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

Weedon Island Preserve

This huge Tampa Bay preserve is an important archeological site and offers plenty of outdoor activities.

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A street with palm trees, a building with arched windows, and parked cars.

The Shoppes at Park Place

7.4/10 (204 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shoppes at Park Place during your visit to Pinellas Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's beaches or experience its entertainment venues.

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A building with 'Greyhound Racing' and 'Grey Lane' signage.

Derby Lane

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Derby Lane during your trip to St. Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Great Explorations Children's Museum

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

This innovative and interactive attraction is designed specifically for young children and their parents, and makes learning fun and active.

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A lush garden with a pond, diverse tropical plants, and a stone pathway.

Sunken Gardens

9.0/10 (660 reviews)

Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, this historic botanical oasis behind vine-covered walls offers tropical plants, colorful flower beds, meandering paths, picturesque ponds and cascading waterfalls.

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The Skyway Shopping Center

You can do some window-shopping at The Skyway Shopping Center during your visit to St. Petersburg. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Regal Park Place

You can take time to visit Regal Park Place during your travels to Pinellas Park. Discover the restaurants and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Willis S. Johns Center?

Willis S. Johns Center is located in St. Petersburg. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Willis S. Johns Center?

Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Willis S. Johns Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay and Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Willis S. Johns Center?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Willis S. Johns Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Willis S. Johns Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Willis S. Johns Center.

What can I see and do near Willis S. Johns Center?

Museum of Fine Arts, Salvador Dali Museum and The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Mahaffey Theater, NOVA 535 Unique Event Space and The Palladium at St Petersburg College. You can wander around Sunken Gardens, Vinoy Park or Vinoy Park Beach if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Willis S. Johns Center hotels

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St Petersburg North

3. Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

4. Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway

5. Comfort Inn St Petersburg North

6. Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay

7. Hollander Boutique Hotel

8. The Inn on Third

9. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

10. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

11. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

12. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

13. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

15. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

16. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

18. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

19. Home2 Suites By Hilton Clearwater St. Petersburg Ulmerton Rd

20. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park

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Top Willis S. Johns Center Hotel Reviews

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Petersburg - Clearwater, FL

GALAXY HOTEL

Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay

Days Inn by Wyndham St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area

Uptown Suites

Other attractions near Willis S. Johns Center

Sawgrass Lake Park

Weedon Island Preserve

The Shoppes at Park Place

Derby Lane

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Sunken Gardens

The Skyway Shopping Center

Regal Park Place

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