5 Stars for a GREAT location and staff that took the stay to the next level…read more Shout-out to Veronica at the front desk, who checked me in late in the evening and couldn't have been more kind, and personable. I was tired and yet she made me smile! And also Aaron at the valet who gave me a good tip about parking for free right by the hotel since I got in so late and would be heading out before the parking meters would start charging again. Both of them went above and beyond and turned a pretty good, but average hotel stay into a 5 star stay. The location is perfect- walkable to a bunch of shopping and restaurants in downtown St Pete. The hotel appears to be valet only, but there are other options nearby too. The interior is clean and updated and the room was comfortable. I appreciated that they had breakfast included, and definitely grabbed some yogurt and eggs before heading out. Overall, good hotel, lovely staff!

Beautifully renovated. LOVE the location and this Historic renovation turned out gorgeous. GREAT…read moreSERVICE W/ GREAT ATTITUDES! Rooms were a nice size and the air conditioning worked great. I've stayed in other Historic renovated Hotels and the air conditioning never worked well. The only bummer is there is no parking for this hotel. It's Valet or you have to find Public parking. We were going to a concert 4 blocks away so we parked in that garage and just walked back to the hotel. About a 5 minute walk.

I didn't stay here, my very dear friend and professional colleague did. He raved about how…read morecomfortable he was, how beautiful the decor was, how fun the pool bar is. My personal experience of The Hollander Hotel is what you'd expect from a local: I've had pastries at Common Grounds espresso bar, and even gotten my hair done by the resident stylist (fabulous complicated color job and cut!), and the Tap Room is always packed, so I feel confident in saying that this local hotel is just about perfect! Next, I'm going to try the massage therapists in the East Wing where my hair stylist was. I always recommend this boutique hotel for friends and family coming to visit us St. Pete! It's close to everything downtown, including the waterfront (The Pier, Beach Blvd., Central Ave.).

Really cool spot. Restaurant bar and bakery on 1st floor…read more Walking distance to more bars lounges and clubs. Check it out.

We stayed here during our trip to visit the Salvador Dalí Museum, and it was a great choice. My…read morehusband booked this hotel ahead of time, and we really enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly and attentive. The lobby is beautiful, very spacious, with high ceilings and large windows that make it feel bright and welcoming. I really liked the style. We booked a room with two queen beds for two adults and two kids. The room was simple, very clean, and everything looked fresh and well maintained. The furniture seemed new, and it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There was a mini fridge, a safe, a TV (which made our kids very happy), a coffee maker with coffee pods and tea bags, a hair dryer, an iron with an ironing board, an extra pillow, and plenty of towels. The bathroom had wall-mounted shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, plus hand soap, body lotion, makeup remover wipes, and soft facial tissues. One thing I really appreciated was the extra security. The room opens with a key card, but once you're inside you can lock it so the key card won't open the door. There is also an additional security latch, which gave us extra peace of mind while traveling with kids. It was very quiet at night, and we all slept well. The location is great--about a 10-minute walk to the pier, and we even had a partial water view from our window. There is also a pool. The only thing I noticed was a couple of spots where the pool's underwater coating had chipped, so it could use a little maintenance. Overall, we had a really nice stay. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city with plenty to see, nice places to walk, and it didn't feel overcrowded. We'd definitely stay here again.

We are currently staying here for our 18 year anniversary. The room itself was perfect. The pool…read morehowever was dirty and had patches torn at the bottom of the pool. It was not clean and no one was even using it. It was very disappointing. Our kids came along and we didn't allow them to use such a disgusting pool.

One of the most frustrating things about reading negative Yelp reviews is hoping you won't have the…read moresame experience. My biggest concern before arriving was all the comments about rooms smelling damp or musty because, to me, that usually means mold. Getting to the hotel was a little confusing. We missed the valet entrance at first and had to circle back around for an awkward second attempt. Once we arrived, the staff was friendly and check-in went smoothly. I did get a little frustrated waiting for a luggage cart since there was only one person handling it, but we eventually got it. After a long day of traveling, we just wanted to unload everything and get settled. We were on the 15th floor, which is the top floor, and had a nice room with a king bed. The room was spacious, the bathroom was a great size for both of us, and if we looked off to the right, we had a partial water view overlooking the pool. My biggest complaint about the room was that it did, unfortunately, have that damp, musty smell I was worried about. Since we were only staying two nights and planned to spend most of our time out exploring, we decided to deal with it. I also wish more hotels would get rid of carpet altogether--it always seems to hold onto odors. There was a cheerleading competition in town, so the hotel was very busy. Thankfully, the teams were gone most of the day competing, so it wasn't as chaotic as I expected. The bigger issue was the elevators. Only two of the three were operating, and getting downstairs often took forever. It became a running joke between my husband and me trying to guess how many floors we'd stop at before reaching the lobby. As Hilton Diamond members, we receive a $30 daily food and beverage credit, which was nice. However, we were shocked that two cocktails at the bar still came to around $40. The drink prices were incredibly high, and the additional $45 per day for parking definitely added to the frustration. The location is excellent and within walking distance of the waterfront, which was a huge plus. Since we were using Hilton points, it made sense to stay here, but if we're paying out of pocket next time, I think we'd choose the Hollander instead. Overall, the hotel had plenty of positives, but the musty room, slow elevators, and expensive extras kept it from being a great stay.

We got the handicap accessible room which was amazing! It felt like an apartment suite with a large…read moreking size bed with large sectional couch which became the second bedroom by the pull out comfortable bed. The breakfast buffet was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it and the staff were very friendly and helpful. When I asked for help to get some floor plans of a project xerox, I want to give a shoutout to both Alexander & Kevin who took the time to scan the floor plans and printed them from the front desk. And I had time to enjoy the swimming pool which was clean and spacious. I highly recommend this place!

A great little hotel, in a great location. Very walkable to the pier and to the edge district…read more Love the free, bottled water and happy hour. Bonus, you can use the pool at the hotel next-door. We will definitely be back!

Very cool hotel. The people are great too. I love the decor in the lobby. Rooms are decent size and…read moreclean.

This is a review for the Vinoy Spa…read more They are having a local only Spa package that comes with a massage, a facial, and $25 to either parasol or Paul's landing. Since the facial and massages are usually $225.each, this is a pretty good deal. The one major downside to the spa is the valet parking. You get two hours validated for $12, but then it is $12 an hour after that. If you get to the spa early to make sure you're not rushed, plus spending time after eating, this ends up being a not inexpensive valet parking bill. I'm really surprised there isn't a flat rate or that they don't validate more of your parking. Especially given how expensive the treatments are. I have to say I like the hard rock spa a lot more. The main reason is because the facilities here are small and seem a little rundown. The actual spa services are separate from where their steam room and salt room is. So you have to walk in your robe through the hallway to get from one to the other. Also, the salt room and steam room weren't turned on when we got there so we had to wait for both rooms to heat up. It is a bit confusing on how to turn them on, so we were lucky that one of the employees was nearby for us to ask. All the services are fantastic though. So if you're coming just for the service and not for a Spa experience, this place is pretty good. The massage was one of the best I've had in a long time. My masseuse really got into my back, which was fantastic. I thought the facial was well done as well. So if your plan is to come solo, this place isn't bad, but if you're coming with friends and want to experience more than just your services, I wouldn't recommend this place. I was also surprised that you don't get access to the pool with your Spa service, which is pretty standard for other places.

I Iwonderdul hotel…read moreand pool area is elite!! Visited my sister in law there and had a fine elegant time. Terrific location in downtown camper off!! The KRANK GIVES FIVE STARS!!

I was considering this hotel and another one. I am happy that I went with this one as it was the…read moreperfect choice. The hotel was in close proximity to key places I planned to visit. Although I didn't love that there was valet for parking, it was a great experience. The guys who worked the valet did a fantastic job. Sometimes there was a wait but very professional. The hotel staff were great also, though I interacted with them minimally, beyond checking in and checking out. My room was great with once exception, my view was the ac units. A bit nosy but what can i do? Clean and comfortable accommodation. The rooftop bar Cane and Barrel was a hit also. I went to the rooftop for a few drinks and it was great. I thought their drinks were a bit pricey without the top shelf liquor loved the space and music. I would stay here again. Though I have some minor complaints my stray was great overall.

The hotel is nice, aesthetically it's pleasing. The rooftop bar is cool. The food is mid but not…read moreawful by any means. The water pressure in the shower? Forget about it . The water constantly goes from hot to cool and you're constantly trying to adjust the temp. Also, the bar soap?? It feels like a slimy film no matter how much water you wash your hands with. Please get different bar soap. Elevators are awkward, you have to scan your key card to go to your floor, but the scanner doesn't always register the card right away so the elevator starts moving and I've seen multiple people miss the floor they wanted to go to because of this. Small thing, but they don't supply tissues in the room. :/ I would consider this a pretty mid hotel, the Hyatt across the road is a lot better in my opinion.

The cocktails at The Birchwood are absolutely stunning; both in presentation and taste. We ordered…read moregolden cocktails with black sesame rims that were as beautiful to look at as they were to drink. The bartenders clearly put thought into every detail, and the flavor balance was spot on. The rooftop setting overlooking downtown St. Pete makes the whole experience feel special. Great ambiance, attentive service, and drinks that are genuinely worth the price. A must-visit whether you're staying at the hotel or just stopping in for a night out.

For my birthday week in St. Petersburg, we stayed at The Birchwood. It was a pricier stay than at…read moreother hotels but I was willing to spend due to a few factors: central location, luxurious bedrooms, and rooftop bar and upscale lobby restaurant. Its central location in the city that is close distance in Uber from the Dali Museum and the Chihuly Collection, walking distance from the Museum of Fine Arts and the St. Pete Pier, and close to a barrage of restaurants, bars, and clubs in the downtown area. The luxurious, corner-end bedroom were quite cozy and comfortable with an elongated hallway that had a dresser and a bougie fridge, a clawfoot tub in the gorgeous bathroom with red-painted and marble-tiled walls along with a standing shower with excellent water pressure and tiled enclosing. The golden-framed mirror that hung over the clawfoot tub was really stylish as well as modern and bourgeoise. The four-post bed with down comforters and bedding was quite nice along with the velvet reading chairs, coffee table desk, extra set of dressers, and wardrobe closet in dark mahogany wood. We had consistent internet connection that was provided complimentary. They had hair dryers, toiletries, and digital programming for the LCD TV, and we could enjoy some chill time with the dark burgundy curtains. The spare robes in the wardrobe closet was nice as is the iron and ironing board. While having access to the rooftop bar that became a nightclub in the evening was nice as we was the Birth and Vine restaurant (which had deliciously rich food), overall, the amenities were not as plentiful as you may think for what you pay nightly. The complimentary breakfast was scarce in selection and variety. It's really there if you need to grab an apple, a packaged muffin, or bland bagel on the go. They do have boxed individual cereals with milk as well as hot coffee and hot water to use for tea (they didn't have much of a variety of tea bags). If you want room service, the hours are limited, and we preferred to walk down the street to hit up some other restaurants. While the express check-out and luggage storage is nice, if you want to self park, it's not that convenient as most of the lots are away from the building. We valeted for the time we were there. While that wasn't as expensive as other places, if you're looking to self park, you're still going to spend a few dollars depending on where. Don't do street parking as you will get tickets. For the money you spend, the Birchwood offers luxurious rooms with direct walking distance to all the museums, restaurants, bars, and other attractions St. Petersburg has to offer. There's plenty to enjoy with the hotel, especially, if you're looking to hit the city during the day and night, while enjoying the glamorous rooms and bathrooms.

ring a market that shut down all the streets surrounding the hotel. They call out orders with loud…read morespeaker and you can hear it all from this room. Since 6 am businesses begin loading and unloading it's loud all the time. If you are a light sleeper, like me, this isn't the place for you. It's also located right by a transmission substation you can hear the power kicked on/off all day and night. The parking experience is quite terrible you can valet but they don't keep cars on grounds, therefore it takes a while to get your vehicle. You must text valet in advance. Everything in this hotel is touch-less/person-less. We needed additional toilet paper and had to text the system, it's not as easy as calling front desk. The room itself was nice, had a kitchen with everything you need. Only one roll of toilet paper though! I would not stay here again because of the noise but I can see how this would be good for a younger type of person who wants to party all night and wake up and do it again! Also beds were so uncomfortable and old.

I spent the weekend in St. Petersburg. Staying here was pretty good…read more Pros: Prime location in Downtown. Plenty to do around. Walking distance from many restaurants, supermarket, and waterfront (20+ minute walk). Fully stocked kitchen with an electric stove, pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker, tea kettle up on the top cabinet, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, washer/dryer with liquid pods. Bathroom was standard and clean. Nice balcony. Front desk was helpful and present at all hours. There's also an online chat/store where you can request products that you may want (ex. free dental set if you forgot it at home). I like the curfew - doors are locked at 9 PM. Cons: Only street parking available or valet if you want. BED was decent, but I've slept on better. The ceiling does occasionally have tiny pieces falling down, which was near my sitting area in the kitchen, but that was the only area. It could be different for other rooms or maybe none at all. Note: They only do house keeping if you request it. I had a wonderful pool side view. I wish I went out to the pool during my stay. It looked lovely and clean. I saw more people sunbathing down there than swimming. I can definitely see how folks can spend time here as a long-term rental. You have everything you need here. I could definitely see myself coming back here.

If you are looking for a historic hotel, the Inn on Third might be right up your alley…read more We recently enjoyed a four night stay at the inn. The innkeepers were very helpful before we arrived, arranging for a late arrival, and provided a warm hospitable respite the entire time we were there. If you are wanting to enjoy the tourist hotspots in the downtown area, this location is perfect on foot or on the free trolley. The Inn offers free parking and there were nights we never had to move our car. A complementary continental breakfast was provided in the morning. The hot coffee and orange juice were welcome, refreshments. The spread also included bagels, pastries, yogurt, and fresh fruit. We won't hesitate to make a reservation and stay here again !

Great little Hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a spotless hotel…read morewith great hosts...