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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Birchwood: $299 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 9.

#7 of 9 hotels in Downtown St. Petersburg by Axel's takeDowntown St. Petersburg is #3 of 8 places to stay in Tampa

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The Birchwood

3-star hotel · 340 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg

ATM · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Television in lobby · Terrace · Express check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service

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A historic 18-room boutique inn in downtown St. Petersburg

7.9/10

Pick it for Beach Drive character and nightlife, not guaranteed quiet.

The Birchwood is a historic, 18-room boutique inn on Beach Drive in St. Petersburg—not Tampa. It’s a strong pick for exploring waterfront parks, museums and restaurants on foot, with Birch & Vine downstairs and the Canopy rooftop lounge upstairs. The 1920s-inspired rooms and oversized bathrooms give it more personality than a standard mid-range hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, helpful staff and the location.

The catch is sleep: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe rooftop-party noise, hallway sound and late-night crowds. This is a recurring trade-off, not an isolated complaint. Breakfast is complimentary but continental, and valet parking costs extra. We’d choose it for a sociable weekend; light sleepers and travelers needing reliable early nights should look elsewhere.

Best for

  • Couples planning a lively weekend
  • Walkable museums and dining
  • Historic-hotel enthusiasts

Watch out for

  • Recurring late-night rooftop and hallway noise
  • Continental rather than cooked breakfast
  • Paid valet and dining operations charge
Location
Downtown St. Petersburg, across from North Straub Park and Tampa Bay—not Tampa or a beachfront resort.
Rooms
Period-inspired decor and large bathrooms; recent guests also mention dim lighting and creaky beds.
Cleanliness
A clear strength overall, with strong cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia.
Service
Friendly, accommodating staff earn frequent praise, though individual experiences vary.
Amenities
Birch & Vine, Canopy rooftop lounge, free Wi-Fi and complimentary continental breakfast.
Fees and surprises
Valet costs extra; restaurant and bar checks include a 20% operations charge, with additional tips optional.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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  • Axel
    $367 /night

    $367 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $608 /night

    $608 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room with park view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $523 /night

    $523 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room with park view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $371 /night

    $371 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $362 /night

    $362 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $368 /night

    $368 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $402 /night

    $402 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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  • Axel
    $355 /night

    $355 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDS · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $350 /night

    $350 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $350 /night

    $350 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $435 /night

    $435 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $555 /night

    $555 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, KING BED · refundable

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    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $461 /night

    $461 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDS · refundable

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    Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 20, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $299 /night

    $299 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $437 /night

    $437 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $421 /night

    $421 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, KING BED · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 9 to Dec 12, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $453 /night

    $453 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $453 /night

    $453 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $446 /night

    $446 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDS · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $425 /night

    $425 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $376 /night

    $376 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Jan 10 to Jan 13, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $503 /night

    $503 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2027 · 4 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 14

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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Birchwood: $299 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 9.

#7 of 9 hotels in Downtown St. Petersburg by Axel's take. Downtown St. Petersburg is #3 of 8 places to stay in Tampa. The best hotels in Downtown St. Petersburg, ranked · Where to stay in Tampa

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

Pick it for Beach Drive character and nightlife, not guaranteed quiet. A historic 18-room boutique inn in downtown St. Petersburg, scored for what it is.

The Birchwood is a historic, 18-room boutique inn on Beach Drive in St. Petersburg—not Tampa. It’s a strong pick for exploring waterfront parks, museums and restaurants on foot, with Birch & Vine downstairs and the Canopy rooftop lounge upstairs. The 1920s-inspired rooms and oversized bathrooms give it more personality than a standard mid-range hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, helpful staff and the location.

The catch is sleep: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe rooftop-party noise, hallway sound and late-night crowds. This is a recurring trade-off, not an isolated complaint. Breakfast is complimentary but continental, and valet parking costs extra. We’d choose it for a sociable weekend; light sleepers and travelers needing reliable early nights should look elsewhere.

  • Best for: Couples planning a lively weekend; Walkable museums and dining; Historic-hotel enthusiasts

  • Watch out for: Recurring late-night rooftop and hallway noise; Continental rather than cooked breakfast; Paid valet and dining operations charge

  • Location: Downtown St. Petersburg, across from North Straub Park and Tampa Bay—not Tampa or a beachfront resort.

  • Rooms: Period-inspired decor and large bathrooms; recent guests also mention dim lighting and creaky beds.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength overall, with strong cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia.

  • Service: Friendly, accommodating staff earn frequent praise, though individual experiences vary.

  • Amenities: Birch & Vine, Canopy rooftop lounge, free Wi-Fi and complimentary continental breakfast.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet costs extra; restaurant and bar checks include a 20% operations charge, with additional tips optional.

Axel's opinion of The Birchwood, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Birchwood

Every stay Axel priced for The Birchwood within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$367 a night · non-refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$608 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room with park view (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$523 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room with park view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$371 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$362 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$368 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$402 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$355 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDSnot seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$350 a night · refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$350 a night · refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults$435 a night · refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$555 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, KING BEDnot seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 17 to Nov 20, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$461 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDSnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$299 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$437 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, KING BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 9 to Dec 12, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$421 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, KING BEDnot seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$453 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$453 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$446 a night · refundable · SUPERIOR, 2 QUEEN BEDSnot seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$425 a night · non-refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Jan 10 to Jan 13, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$376 a night · refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2027 · 4 nights · 4 adults$503 a night · non-refundable · Superior Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book

About The Birchwood

  • 3-star hotel
  • 340 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg
  • Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Television in lobby, Terrace, Express check-out, Fire Extinguisher, Reception desk, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
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