Hotel Beachwalk Inn (Clearwater Beach, USA)

With only a two-minute walk to the beach, as well as the proximity of many great restaurants, the hotel is in an unbeatable spot. The beautiful views from the hotel's balconies are an added bonus, and so is the shuttle that can be organized to the airport, saving those without cars from having to rent one.

Staff at this family-owned hotel go above and beyond to make sure guests feel welcome from check-in to check-out; they're always ready with recommendations for places to eat - and have coupons when possible - as well as things to do in the area, and are always available to solve any problems.

Being right on the beach with rooms facing the Gulf of Mexico, many guests say that the views alone are worth the price of the room. Sunsets are particularly special, so guests recommend bringing a camera to snap some memorable pictures.

Some guests who aren't used to this "older model" of hotel say that the shower pressure in the bathrooms could be better, as the stream makes it a little hard to get any hair-washing done in a timely manner.

There are a few guests who point out that while the hotel is well-maintained and clean, it is starting to look somewhat dated and run-down, and could do with a little sprucing up when it comes to the décor and furnishings inside the rooms.

Guests who don't like an older mattress might want to ask for a couple of extra blankets for padding when they stay at this hotel, as some report that they didn't have a great night's sleep in the beds.