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Location.
The Don CeSar Beach Resort faces the Gulf of Mexico's white sand dunes in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The "Pink Palace" as it is known locally, is located one mile from Frank Hurley Park. Twin Brooks Golf Course is positioned six miles away.
Hotel Features.
The Don CeSar Beach Resort, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, retains its original 1920s Jazz Age style. Crystal chandeliers and a spiral staircase lend grandeur to the expansive reception area. A fine-dining venue, the nautically themed Maritana Grille, specializes in Florida-Caribbean cuisine and houses saltwater aquariums stocked with indigenous fish. Walls of windows open onto the surrounding beach at the Sea Porch Café where light Caribbean- and Mediterranean-influenced dishes are prepared. The Beachcomber Bar and Grill serves poolside drinks and appetizers. The resort's lobby bar hosts live piano entertainment five days a week. A 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, and free weights. One of the resort's two outdoor pools features an underwater sound system. Outfitters adjacent to the resort rent water-sport equipment. Spa Oceana houses a hair and beauty salon, steam and sauna rooms, 16 massage-treatment rooms and Vichy showers. Babysitting/child care and supervised programs for children ages four to 12 include arts and crafts, movies and beach activities for a surcharge. The resort's shop offers swimwear, golf apparel and Don CeSar-logo clothing. This hotel features outdoor parking for a surcharge. This property is wheelchair accessible. The hotel is smoke-free, please be aware that fines apply for smoking outside of designated areas.
Guestrooms.
This nine-story property offers 277 guestrooms furnished with wrought-iron beds draped with Egyptian-cotton linens and down bedding. Select accommodations offer sitting areas furnished with armchairs and ottomans. Bathrooms contain curved shower rods and granite vanities. All accommodations include stocked minibars and coffeemakers. Rooms feature flat-panel televisions, MP3 adaptors and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Children staying free must occupy the parent or guardian’s room with existing bedding and may not be eligible for free breakfast (if one is offered).
You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
Resort fee inclusions:
Inclusions may be listed elsewhere on the page as free or for a surcharge.
Self parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges (a different rate applies for extended parking)
Valet parking costs USD 23 per night with in/out privileges
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per night
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For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Children staying free must occupy the parent or guardian’s room with existing bedding and may not be eligible for free breakfast (if one is offered).
You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
Resort fee inclusions:
Inclusions may be listed elsewhere on the page as free or for a surcharge.
Self parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges (a different rate applies for extended parking)
Valet parking costs USD 23 per night with in/out privileges
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Gulf Boulevard runs the length of the Beach Cities, from Clearwater Beach in the north to St. Pete Beach in the south. Along this main drag, visitors can shop, dine, and sleep at a variety of lodging options. Highlights include Pier 60, where crowds watch sunsets and street performers; and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which rehabilitates injured sea animals such as dolphins and tortoises.
see all hotels in St. PetersburgWas disappointed when I first checked in as I had booked a delux king and was given a queen room on the parking lot. After a bit of fuss we were moved to a king.Loved the Grill room for dinner and found all service people to be extremely courteous and very friendly. I'd go againGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Always a pleasure"
We had another lovely stay at this hotel, with our big dog who enjoys every minute of her vacation. Everything was welcoming and comfortable. But we had more meals at the hotel this stay, and the food was excellent. The tasting/pairing menu at the main restaurant was spectacular and our server made it a night to remember forever.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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The staff was excellent!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
2nd trip back in 2 months...amazing hotel, staff and incredible foodGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location but........."
Beautiful looking hotel at a great location, nice amenities. My review is solely on quality of service. Bad start to begin, room was located next to staff area and was awakened very early sunday morning by staff speaking extremely loud! At one point i had to bang on the wall to get them to quiet down a bit, next, we had no menu in our room, called to […] get one. After an hour and 2 phone calls, it never arrived! decided to check out and eat elsewhere. Very disappointed for the amount of money it costs to stay here. Wont stay here again. Much better service at Tradewinds! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The Don has a great atmosphere for vacation. Good food, beautiful beach, helpful staff, elegant lounges, fun activities. The outdoor hot tub was a little grubby, as was the indoor sauna/whirlpool. Otherwise, the resort was beautiful and clean. We never had to pay to rent beach chairs on previous trips to the Don, and were surprised that they were so […] expensive (umbrellas are expensive). Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Outdated!"
This is my first ever hotel review...and I do a lot of traveling! The hotel is beautiful on the outside and the grounds are pretty nice, but the rooms were super outdated. I understand the historic thing, but the rooms are like from the 80s without any attention to updating them. And for the high cost of the place, I would not stay there ever again […] unless the rooms were redone. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Bad service!!!!"
Hotel is nice but staff don't know how to deal with guests from the moment that you enter and check in to the restaurant and valet parking. Bad service!!!!. No manners at all!!!! Only nice people in the ice cream shop.Genuine Expedia guest review
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"Hotel and surrounding area"
The hotel service is excellent and the staff very well trained. The restaurants are very good. There are also several excellent restaurants nearby that we enjoyed.wGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"A perfect spot."
What a beautiful hotel in a beautiful spot on a pristine beach.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Not Worth the $$"
Way too expensive for the tiny rooms provided. They hammer you with fees that were, in my view, excessive and unwarranted. As an example, I spent $43 to rent 2 beach chairs and an umbrella. Furthermore, the room, which was oceanfront, was pathetically tiny. I will grant them, however, that it was clean. The staff was very kind and attentive. There […] are MUCH less expensive hotels in the St. Pete beach area that are just as nice. I will try one of these other hotels in the next trip. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"beautiful old hotel"
very nice classic old hotel, beautiful setting on the gulf. One pool should be for adults only due to kids having typical fun and screaming in both pools food very good all restaurants beds were not soft enoughGenuine Expedia guest review
"great hotel..great spa"
people were extremely friendly..overall great experienceGenuine Expedia guest review
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"Not that impressed"
My husband and I stayed two nights at the Don CeSar in December 2012 as a baby moon weekend getaway. We have stayed at other Loews properties before which were absolutely wonderful. We were both less than impressed with this stay. To start, there is a resort fee of $22 plus an additional $10/night self-parking fee. Typically, parking is included in […] the resort fee. I will say that the lobby was well decorated and there were lots of decorated christmas trees for the holiday season. However, when we got to our room, a King Deluxe, we were less than impressed. The room itself was a decent size. However, the bathroom had a single sink and shower was not good. There was a plastic shower head and there was nothing stopping the water from overflowing into the rest of the bathroom after you showered (no adequate drainage system or water stopper). We ordered room service twice. The first was for breakfast. This was fine. The second room service order I ordered a PB&J sandwhich with grapes. The grapes were wilted and not edible. For room service prices, I expect the staff to use a little more care with selection. This did not occur. Lastly, we were not impressed with the quality of service. Overall, my husband and I would not stay here again nor would we reccommend this hotel to our friends. Again, we have stayed at numerous luxury resorts including other Loews properties and this was our least favorite. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"A nice place to stay in St. Pete."
The hotel is always a nice place to stay in St. Pete's.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great amenities but room are so small."
We booked this hotel over Hyatt due to Expedia VIP benefits. To our dismay, they couldn't give us an upgrade. The room was so small we can hardly move around. We stayed for 5 nights and came back to the front desk if we could still get an upgrade after our second night and still can't give us. The amenities are great though. The best and well maintained […] beach in St. Pete. They have an excellent fitness center and there are fruits in a lot of places inside the hotel. Everyone is so friendly in this hotel. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
The don Casar is well maintained but the rooms are tiny and costs are high. They get you every way they can with additional fees.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"$7 bottle of water, $32 in extra hidden charges."
Leaving a nice note in my room charging me $32 extra for such things as 'being pampered at the pool' is ridiculous. I didn't use the pool. Wedding essentially shuts the place down.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Beautiful beach location!"
We were in Room 257 and the bed was kind of lumpy on the side nearest the bathroom which was a little annoying but other than that it was a nice experience.Genuine Expedia guest review
I love the Don Cesar Hotel. The location and beach are so beautiful, and the ambiance of the old hotel is wonderful. The rooms with the balconeys and gulf view are well worth the extra. The decor of the newly decorated rooms is very nice - easy on the eyes and comfortable but classy. The resort fee is ok - but should include the parking. Too many fees […] seem unfair considering the money people spend at the hotel. Also, they made some bad choices for the lobby decor - the old lobby was much more beautiful - the new art is not at all fitting for such a beautiful hotel. They removed a large gorgeous painting one of the loveliest I've ever seen from behind concierge desk. Whenever I saw that painting I felt that I was at the Don, - it was so happy, and the light was indescribable. The picture of the lawn chairs in someones back yard is also a poor choice for this stately hotel. And the sign that removed the pink scallop seashell also destroyed a valuable asset. Lowes does so many things right - but some of the changes to the Don are not good. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent Service, Wonderful Stay"
Top notch service from all the staff, especially Dalton by the pool, Amanda in the beach bar and Jasper in the fine dining restaurant. Everyone remembered our names, but nothing was stuffy or too formal - just very friendly staff all around. Hotel is super clean, smells really clean and nice. Comfortable, updated, the beds are wonderful - we really […] have zero complaints. Yes it is not cheap, but it is also not that much more expensive than other nearby places - places that are far older and more rundown, we walked into some of them - and what you get far exceeds any additional costs. The pool area is beautiful, all the food was good (we ate at the fine dining restaurant as well as by the pool and the beach bar). Didn't use the gym so can't comment on that, but i know free yoga/pilates / fitness classes are included in the resort fees. The location is good - the beach area is beautiful and you can rent cabanas or chairs. We would not stay anywhere else if we go back to visit this area! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Lousy ripoff."
They charge you for everything including their service, Parking, Computer use etc.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Best hotel for family, friends, weddings, dogs"
The staff at this hotel were fabulous! Everyone from the pool area, restaurant, front desk, an doormen were extremely helpful and very very nice. Never have I experience such professionalism and kindness at any hotel!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice place to stay when alone!"
There was a problem with the door to my room, so visited the front desk and had to call security to let me in. Pool was great, excellent service!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great Hotel"
This hotel is the greatest. We are already planning our next trip back.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great getaway"
Location is superb since the property sits right on the Gulf of Mexico. Restaurants are oustanding: food, service and ambiance. This is a hotel that has been aroung forever and our room, while mostly updated, reflected the fact that this is an older facility. The layout of the room could have been more comfortable and the bathroom was super small, however, […] even saying this, our experience was great and we would definitely go back. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel for a couple to get away and relax."
We only had 2 nights to spend on the beach and were happy we chose the Don Cesar. The staff was great and we felt very pampered.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Go to The Don!"
We loved The Don! Awesome old hotel with great architecture and character superbly renovated with all the modern conveniences. Rooms are nicely decorated and clean. Pool area is great. Service was superb - all of the staff is very friendly and provides great service. Beautiful white powder sand beach. We'll be back!Genuine Expedia guest review
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"There for business but felt like a mini holiday."
As far as I'm concerned, my hotel experience begins at the front desk....hotel staff were pleasant and competent. Nothing like being greeted with a smile! I liked everything about the Don Cesar and will most certainly stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Get away hotel"
The restaurant was excellent and the service supurbGenuine Expedia guest review
"GREAT for ALL"
GREAT AWESOME. A MUST STAY! EVERYONE CARES ABOUT YOU. You don't return for a year and THEY REMEMBER YOUR NAME. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! They treat you like FAMILY. Will not stay any where else on St. Pete Beach!!!!!!! Everyone you talk to is awesome.Genuine Expedia guest review
"beautiful area"
stayed here for our honeymoon, beautiful hotel but we got to our room and the shower head didnt work and the door did not close properly. which was frustrating for the amout of money we paid for the hotel. also a couple charges were made on our credit card from the hotel that we didnt not make, they did resolve the issue but also something we didnt […] want to have to deal with. would most likely not stay at this hotel again Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not that great for families with younger children"
This was my first time at this hotel, I chose it online because it's right on the beach and because they listed it as a very kid friendly place. When we went there the beach wasn't that clean and we didn't swim in it. There wasn't much activities for the kids.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel"
Great hotel, incredibly friendly staff, amazing amenities. Would definitely stay here again!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Tony's birthday weekend"
The Don Cesar is a gorgeous piece of real estate and we want to thank you for taking steps to keep its original grandeur. I didn't like the tip fee added on to every day. Christina the concierge, our waiter in the Maritana Grill and the cocktail waitress in the lobby bar were exceptional as was the staff at the Sea Porch. The pool bar staff was inattentive […] so we left without ordering. (The bar wasn't busy). We were there fri, sat and sun Sept 7, 8 and 9. The beach was full of trash the entire weekend. I picked up some of it. We ordered coffee one morning to be sent to our room and canceled it after it never arrived 30 minutes later. We wondered if we could have our room service brought to the pool side and were told no. We wanted to play the bag toss game one overcast afternoon and were told no. We paid for three days of dining with guests and did not want them to have to pay to park and we were hassled by the doorman (at first). Later we learned to have them bring in their parking slips to be validated. It was all a bit of an unnecessary hassle and found it annoying. I don't know that I would seek out another Loew's after this experience Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overall Great"
Overall great hotel....A little pricey for the basics, but great view!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great get away spot, very relaxing"
One the the great Grand Dame Hotels, like the Hotel Del and the Green BriarGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not all it was made out to be."
Hotel is historic and beautiful, but it is not meant for anyone who is tall. My husband is 6' 8" and had to duc in more than one place otherwise he would have hit his head, including in the shower. Beach was beautiful, but was unhappy that after paying to stay at a "Luxury" hotel you had to then pay to use the beach chairs and unmbrella's on the beach. Drinks […] were also weak for the amount charged Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HOTEL CHRGES FOR BEACH CHAIRS AND LOUNGES EXTRA AND IT IS NOT PART OF THE HOTEL RATE AND THE RESORT FEE ADVERTISED. THEY TOOK EXTRA MONEY TO SIT ON THE BEACHGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Hotel - Small room, but pricey for its size"
Great hotel and facilities (the room was much smaller than I thought it would be). The food in the restaurants was great. Would be nice in the rooms has useable balconies.Genuine Expedia guest review
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"Romantic Hotel on white sand beach"
We stayed in room 222 and it was very nice and beautifully decorated. It was quiet and we had a partial gulf view. Try the spa Oceana if you get the chance they has a special and it was worth it in every way. Every staff member that we had contact with was very friendly and greeted us cheerfully. This was out first time at the Don and we know we will […] be back for another great weekend. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"a room with a view"
Great. Mother nature made her stand with rain and winds.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Absolutely beautiful hotel but very small rooms."
The Don Cesar is an absolutely beautiful hotel and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is that the rooms are VERY small and we couldn't get a good nights sleep because the beds are very uncomfortable.Genuine Expedia guest review
Awesome!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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