Moss Construction says it has broken ground on J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach, a 167-room beachfront hotel that will also feature 31 residential units in Clearwater.
The 391,059-sq.-ft. building will have a pool, bar, spa, meeting rooms, ballrooms, fitness center, a beachfront restaurant and about 250 feet of private beach.
Designed by Baker Barrios, the project is situated on Clearwater Beach at 691 S. Gulfview Blvd. The developer is Kiran Patel.
A timeline for completion of the project was not disclosed.