Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Clearwater Grand Hotel and Suites, located at 20967 U.S. Highway 19 North in Clearwater, Fla. Owned by Pure Water Hotel Group, the hotel offers 146 guest rooms including 32 suites.

Hotel amenities include a tropical pool deck with an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and kiddie pool. The hotel also offers a fitness center, guest laundry and a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests will enjoy the convenience of Bayside Bar and Grill, the hotel’s on-site restaurant and lounge. In addition, each appointed guest room is equipped with a Sleep Number bed, refrigerator, microwave, in-room movies, two phones with dual lines and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests will also enjoy room service daily between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

For the business traveler, the hotel offers a business center, large business-friendly workstations with ergonomic chair in each guest room, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all public areas and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. This property is a great lodging choice to host a variety of events such as weddings, business meetings and other social gatherings. For special occasions, the hotel features 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate up to 200 people.

“Best Western is proud to welcome the Best Western Clearwater Grand Hotel and Suites to our chain,” said Mark Williams, vice president, North American development for Best Western International. “The hotel’s convenient location and amenities will appeal to guests whether they’re in the area for work or play.”

Located in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, the Best Western Clearwater Grand Hotel and Suites is minutes to both Tampa and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. Guests will have easy access to a variety of attractions including the Florida Aquarium, Adventure Island Water Park, Pier 60, Busch Gardens Adventure Park, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Lowry Park Zoo. For the beach lovers, the hotel is just a short drive from the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. An array of shopping, restaurants and sports are also close by.