Fort Pickens CampgroundvsPensacola Grand Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Pensacola Grand Hotel ranks significantly higher than Fort Pickens Campground. Pensacola Grand Hotel ranks #5 in Pensacola with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Gayot, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Fort Pickens Campground
 Lonely Planet
1400 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Room Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 - Beach
 
 Top Choice
 "Amid the windblown trees across from the beach, these two pleasant campgrounds are popular with RV-ers, though you'll see the odd tent or two." Full review
Pensacola Grand Hotel
 Rough Guide
 Gayot
 Fodor's
 U.S. News & World Report
 Lonely Planet
200 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This hotel, incorporating the old 1912 train station, oozes character... The stylish rooms include free wi-fi and large flat-screen TVs." 
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Freight trains still pass by – ask for a high floor if the noise will bother you.
 "This hotel was built in 1912 as a depot on the Louisville & Nashville railroad line. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978 and is now part of the Crowne Plaza..." Full review
 "The Crowne Plaza has a 15-story glass tower, attached to the train depot by a glass atrium, and incredible views of historic Pensacola." Full review
1.0
 "Showcases its history through its decor, period furnishings...recent visitors said they really enjoyed the historical and old-time feel of the hotel, and also had high praise for the friendly staff." Full review
 Top Choice
 "Built atop the historic 1912 L&N Rail passenger terminal, which now serves as the hotel lobby, this refurbished hotel has spacious, modern guestrooms, many with excellent views of the surrounding area." Full review