Nicest Hilton is Airport Hilton might be stretching it a bit to call it "upscale " but is probably the best in the general area (theres also a Doubletree and a Embassy Suites)
Area near Hilton is being really upgraded (it was not bad before anyway) new upscale mall with Macys/Nordstroms/Lord and Taylor etc just opened last week also across the street from mall and all within walking distance for the Hilton new restaurants Roy's, Flemings Steakhouse and Leroy Selmons all in all quite a good area to stay.
In case you are interested best Hilton property especially for families Embassy Suites Busch Gardens and if you like a real "action " oriented scene, Tampa's answer to Bourbon street = HGI Ybor City.
Note the Clearwater Hilton is the past has had a reputation of not giving HHonors members the expected benefits and has gone as far as telling some guests they are not part of the HHonors program.
Mike
[This message has been edited by MIKESILV (edited 09-18-2001).]