05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2026 08:55
The new hotel is the first Drury Inn & Suites in the Destin area, and the sixth Drury hotel in the state.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (May 19, 2026)-Drury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 27 states, announces the opening of the sixth Drury hotel in Florida. The Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach features 116 guest suites with in-room kitchens, best-in-class amenities, and Drury's award-winning customer service.
The newly opened Drury Inn & Suites is located at 50 Ponce de Leon Street in Miramar Beach, minutes from a variety of beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Hotel guests enjoy free amenities, including hot breakfast, Drury's signature 5:30 Kickback®, featuring dinnertime snacks and drinks, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
"We look forward to welcoming guests to the Emerald Coast," said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels. "This hotel makes it easy for guests to enjoy the region's state parks, white sand beaches, waterfront dining, shopping, and more. Our team is eager to greet guests with warm welcomes, providing Drury's award-winning hospitality and a comfortable, memorable stay."
Leading Amenities & Dining Options
The new hotel's wide range of amenities includes an outdoor pool and patio, fitness center, and free on-site parking. Hotel guests will enjoy free hot breakfast, and dinnertime snacks and beverages at Drury's signature 5:30 Kickback®, along with a Guest Market and 24-hour coffee service in the lobby.
The newly opened hotel employs 25 full-time and part-time team members, with General Manager Joshua Hager leading the team.
Drury Plaza Hotel Will Begin Construction in Destin
Drury Hotels will also begin construction on the Drury Plaza Hotel Destin in 2026. The hotel will be located in the heart of Destin at 1001 US Highway 98, and will feature 320 rooms, a resort-style swimming pool, on-site dining, 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, best-in-class amenities, and more. More information will be available next year.
For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or reservations, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels, visit jobs.druryhotels.com/.
About Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels Company, LLC is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 150 hotels in 27 states. Founded in 1973, Drury Hotels Company has been recognized for its outstanding customer service and loyalty. Drury was recognized on Forbes' list of the Best Customer Service 2025 and by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, as well as other hotels in the mid-priced hotel segment. Drury Hotels continues to provide exceptional value for business and leisure travelers with its many free amenities - Travel Happy®. For more information, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. Follow @druryhotels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn.
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