Where to Stay in Pensacola, Florida

Thinking about staying overnight in Pensacola, Florida? It's the birthplace of European civilization-so-called-in the New World, you know. There are a few things you'll need to learn first. Like where to stay. And maybe even where not to stay.

Just so you'll know: Pensacola itself isn't really on the beach. Oh sure, there's plenty of bays and inlets dotting the city, but when you think of the beach at Pensacola, you're really thinking of Pensacola Beach. Which is located on Santa Rosa Island. In order to get to Pensacola Beach, you have to drive you the city of Gulf Breeze via the city of Pensacola.

Were our founding fathers on drugs when they named this place? You be the judge.

When thinking about stahing overnight in Pensacola, the first place you'll probably want to start looking is on the beach. After all, that's what you're going to drive all that distance for, right? And if I were you the first hotel I'd look into would be:

The Hilton Garden Inn. Located at 12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, 32561. 850-916-2999. The Hilton Garden Inn looks like what a fancy hotel should look. Seven floors of rooms, a swimming pool, a conference room, a business center, all located right on the beachfront. Depending upon traffic and which direction your driving the airport is between twenty and sixty minutes away. In other words, don't get off the plane in the middle of a Saturday in July and expect a quick twenty minute drive to you room. It ain't gonna happen.

The Hilton offers high speed wireless internet access in rooms that are business-traveler equipped. Room are also equipped with microwaves and fridges. It's got a nice heated indoor and what they like to call their outdoor heated "fantasy pool." Prices range in 175 to 225 bucks range. But hey, you can't get that information off their web site, right?