St. Petersburg is located on Florida's West Coast and is easily accessible by major roadways and nearby airports. Air travelers are recommended to use Tampa International Airport, which is a 30-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg.

All St. Anthony's Triathlon activities are conducted in Vinoy Park along the Tampa Bay waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. The Meek & Mighty Triathlon takes place at nearby North Shore Pool.

Directions to Vinoy Park
From I-275 in St. Petersburg take Exit 23-A to I-375. Travel east on I-375 past St. Anthony's Hospital into downtown St. Petersburg. Continue straight ahead for several blocks (you're now on 4th Ave. N.) to Beach Drive. Turn left on Beach Drive and travel three blocks to 7th Avenue North. Turn right on 7th Avenue North and travel two blocks to Vinoy Park. Parking is available in the lots just north of North Shore Pool, in the downtown area and in surrounding neighborhoods.

Lodging
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club takes you back to a time when elegance reigned supreme, service was an art form and grand surroundings made every guest feel special. The showplace of St. Petersburg's waterfront, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort is the only luxury resort on Florida's West Coast with the combination of a private marina, 18-hole golf course and 12-court tennis complex. First-class amenities surround you in the meticulously restored resort, a fine example of 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture that has earned it a National Register of Historic Places designation. Spacious guest rooms combine the elegance of the past with the amenities of the present. The resort's restaurants present innovative cuisine that highlights Mediterranean flavors and new American cooking. Click on the logo to go to the online registration page, or call 1-888-303-4430.

The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
The Hilton Carrilon Park Hotel
The Hilton Carillon Park, St. Petersburg's newest hotel offering four-diamond service, serves as an official St. Anthony’s Triathlon hotel. Triathletes may take advantage of a special rate of $159, plus tax, with a two night minimum stay. Please contact the Hilton Carillon Park before March 27th to make your reservations.
The St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. This four-star suite hotel is offering a discounted rate of $145 per night (two-night minimum) and is just a 10-minute drive from Vinoy Park. Please contact the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater at 727-572-7800 or click here by March 22nd to take advantage of the rate.
The Radison Hotel & Conference Center
Hampton Inn & Suites
The Hampton Inn & Suites is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. Downtown St. Petersburg’s newest property is offering a discounted rate of $234 - $274 per night (suites starting at $254 per night) and is less than a mile from Vinoy Park. Please contact the Hampton Inn & Suites (727-892-9900) by March 24 to take advantage of the discounted rate. A three-night minimum stay is required.
The The Alden Beach Resort is an Official Hotel of St. Anthony’s Triathlon. The resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete Beach and is offering a discounted rate for their suites starting at $125 per night. Please call 800-237-2530 for details or visit their website.
Alden Beach Resort
Courtyard Marriott
The Courtyard by Marriott, St. Petersburg Downtown is an official host hotel of St. Anthony's Triathlon. Newly renovated and located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, this Courtyard by Marriott hotel surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel made easy. The hotel is offering a rate of $234 + tax per night (3 night minimum) for event weekend.  (727-450-6200)
The Marriott Courtyard (St. Petersburg/Clearwater) is located just 15 minutes from Vinoy Park, and 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Offering specially discounted Triathlon rate of $104 - $114 per night for a minimum two night stay, this hotel offers a variety of amenities and facilities that will be appealing to all guests. Triathletes may take advantage of this special rate, by clicking on the either of the Courtyard Logos on the right side of the page. To reserve a room via phone, please call (800-321-2211) and ask for Courtyard St. Petersburg/Clearwater's "St. Anthony's Triathlon" rate, or Group Rate CODE SATP.

Courtyard Marriott
Courtyard Marriott
The Residence Inn by Marriott (St. Petersburg/Clearwater) is located just 18 minutes from Vinoy Park, and 18 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Offering specially discounted Triathlon rate of $114 - $134 per night for a minimum two night stay, this all-suite hotel with fully equipped kitchens also includes FULL HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST, and a offers a variety of amenities. Triathletes may take advantage of this special rate, by clicking on the either of the Residence Inn Logos on the right side of the page, or to reserve a room via phone, please call (800-331-3131) and ask for Residence Inn Petersburg/Clearwater's "St. Anthony's Triathlon" rate, or Group Rate CODE TRIP.

For reservations, for two Queen beds, click here:   www.marriott.com

For a SUITE with two DOUBLE beds, FULL kitchen, and the rate includes FULL HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST, click here:   www.marriott.com

For a two Bedroom/ 2 bathroom SUITE with 1 KING bed in each bedroom, FULL kitchen, and the rate includes FULL HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST:   www.marriott.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton is offering a special rate of $129.00 for a one bedroom, $189 for a two bedroom, per night for St. Anthony's Triathlon participants. The hotel is located on Ulmerton Road in Clearwater, a 15 minute interstate drive to race site. Make sure to mention you are with St. Anthony's Triathlon to get the special rate. Please call (727) 573-1500 to make your reservation today. Complimentary hot breakfast every morning.
Homewood Suites
Sirata Beach Resort
Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center Sirata Beach Resort is located on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. They are offering rates starting at $155 per night (must stay two nights) great post event rates. Check out their web site or friendly reservationists are available to speak with you at (800) 344-5999. Please be sure to ask for the “St. Anthony’s Triathlon” special rate.
The Days Inn St. Petersburg/Clearwater is an easy 10 miles to Downtown St. Petersburg. Our discounted rate of $69.00 includes a deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary airport shuttle transportation, spacious rooms with new pillow-top mattresses and an upgrade to a room with a microwave-refrigerator. Please call (727) 573-3334 and ask for the St. Anthony's Triathlon rate.
Days Inn
Holiday Inn Express
The new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites of St. Petersburg, FL has 76 beautifully appointed, spacious rooms and suites with free high speed wired and wireless internet access throughout the entire property. We have Jacuzzi, business, and kitchenette suites available, and all guests receive a free deluxe hot breakfast bar. 24 hour fitness center with TV, heated outdoor pool. All rooms have mini-refrigerators, microwaves, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and coffeemaker. Rates of $129 if booking 3 nights, $139 and $159 for single nights. Our property is conveniently located right off of Exit #26 on I-275, behind Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 5 miles from Baywalk and Downtown St. Petersburg. For reservations, call (727) 520-7800.