The Don CeSar

We really had such a great and relaxing time at the Don Cesar. Some of the reviews mentioned smaller rooms, but ours was a corner unit and was great. We loved the morning yoga on the beach, the pool and just lounging Oceanside. The staff went beyond and every single person was kind and helpful. The yoga instructors were amazing and Katie at the pool was truly great. We want to come back soon, and love this little slice of paradise on St. Pete. Also the surrounding area was great, we had a great time going to local restaurants and using the Freebee rides to get around and get suggestions of where to go from local residents. Food at the hotel is great too, we loved Andy’s for a morning coffee and sandwich. Thank you for a great stay!

Located on the beautiful Gulf of America, this hotel offered so much. The historic hotel harkens back to such a glamorous and elegant time that is sorely missing in so many hotels these days. The rooms were completely comfortable with a lovely art decor feel. The restaurants offered fine dining no matter which one you chose. The hotel staff went out of their way to make our trip memorable including a movie being filmed while we were there. The fine dining, lovely access to the beach, the first class spa and the staff ensure I will be returning very soon!

Checked in for terrible food. Half pool closed due movie. Windows broken in room. Foood 100% wrong. Terrible experience. Left and was much happier

I went on Location for a 3 day film shoot at the Hotel and had the opportunity to stay at the property. This is a historic property that just went through a 100 million dollar post hurricane restoration. The Art Deco beauty of the hotel is remarkable. The lobby bar is beautiful and serves great drinks in the afternoon as well as some great Wagyu sliders. The rooms are smaller as its an old hotel but they are beautifully appointed and comfortable. We traveled with our pets, (the hotel is pet friendly and you will end up on the 2nd floor which is their "pet floor") it's a $75/day pet fee. There is no stigma here about traveling with your pet, but I would recommend against it unless you have a small dog. The pool is beautiful and the beach access with lounge chairs and umbrellas included in your stay for free are well worth it. There is also food/beverage service on the beach at your chairs. The hotel is located centrally so you have easy access to many other bars and restaurants close by but do eat at the hotel if you want a great meal. We ate at the Society Table restaurant a few times and it never disappointed. The staff is awesome, friendly and helpful and I cannot wait to go back.

Great place 1st class all the way around. My only issue is a film is being made here for the week “The Statement” and access is restricted and we are being asked to accommodate the film not how it should work we should have been told about the film and restrictions around the property I would have not come this week. Sadly nothing offered as compensation. I have been asked by film people to move or not do something several times. Not how I would spend a vacation. Disappointed not informed prior!