The Beach at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa

"Front and center on the beachfront, one of the pioneers of the local luxe lodging renaissance, the Atlantic is a class act, rearing back in 16 tiered stories"

"The odd-shaped building looks like a lemon-yellow wedding cake, its floors stepped back to provide the maximum number of oceanview balconies and prevent casting a shadow on the beach—sadly, it doesn't help the hotel's own pool, which is sunless from 2 pm or so every day"

"The property offers all the fixings of a large, lively resort (panoramic ocean views; a happening weekend pool scene; an indulgent, holistic spa), but the 124-room property still manages to feel more like a peaceful boutique hotel—primarily because of its location, about a 10-minute walk from the boisterous Beach Place area"

"This beautiful hotel is located across from the beach and just a short drive from downtown"

"Located right on Florida's Gulf Coast beach, this property is ideally situated close to the shopping, restaurants and theaters of downtown"