Why do hotels outside of LA and NYC think they can charge for parking.... first annoyance. Waiting over an hour to get served food at their restaurant (see Sea Porch Cafe review).... second annoyance. Spending a lot of money on a room that is pretty dirty and more like a 2-3 star room.... third annoyance. Getting to spend a fantastic weekend with my family and beautiful cousin who got married there... priceless!! With respects to the wedding, the hotel was stunning. They got married on the beach, the wedding/hotel planner was fantastic, the reception was beautiful! The food was really good and the service was spot on. But if you are a regular guest, not attending a wedding, I would think twice about staying here... PS: We arrived early and they said they would call me when our room was ready... 2 hours later still no call. I called the front desk and they said "yes, your room is ready"... why did I have to initiate that?! They need to be more on top of their service abilities. read more

Pros: Beautiful building Great beach Great pool area Lobby Excellent Service decent Vehicle parking was free and seemed safe Cons We booked direct, and weren't told till check in that there's a $22/night resort fee for each room. This fee covers "internet service, housekeeping gratuities, etc.) Why not be upfront about your pricing? Are these not business expenses that should be rolled into the room rate? They used to have a great brunch buffet, which is one of the reasons we came. HOWEVER, this has been replaced with a buffet resembling a motel free hot breakfast, except for over $20. Not only that, but if you want to sit outside, the wait is an hour because they only have 4-5 tables set up on the whole patio. Seemed like they limited the tables so everyone would just funnel like cattle to the overpriced buffet. Neutral: Bathroom was really small, but I chalk this up to being an old building. Back then the just made rooms smaller. Call it charm. read more

My husband and ı had eaten dinner at the Maritana grill a few years ago, so we were somewhat familiar with the beautiful property from that dinner. When we got engaged, we immediately thought of the Don Cesar. This place does a lot of weddings and that certainly is a good thing. They really think of everything. I was not stressed out at all because I knew everything would be taken care of by the folks at the Don Cesar. We had our wedding on the beach and a reception in an outdoor pavilion adjacent to the beach. The beach itself is absolutely beautiful. The hotel is beautiful too and they both make for amazing memories and pictures. We did stay at the hotel few days before and after our reception so we experienced most of restaurants and bars on the property. During our stay we ate at the Sea Porch for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every meal was great and the prices were what you would expect for a hotel restaurant. We ate outside at the bar by the pool a number of times and they have great "snacky" foods and solid lunch fare. They also have amazing beachy drinks. Uncle Andy 's is the on site ice cream parlor, which features Working Cow Creamery Ice Cream which is delicious. We definitely spent many evenings there. The lobby bar is a nice place to grab a drink and relax after a long day at the beach. You can sit at the bar or on the comfy couches. There is live music there every night too. The only bad experience was with the front desk. They messed up the billing on a number of our group booked rooms even though we went down there in person a few days before checkout to preemptively sort everything out, but that didn't matter, most of the bills were not correct and credit cards were incorrectly charged. The problem for some reason was not discovered until credit cards got billed; the balances provided upon check out did not match what was actualy charged to people's cards. What a pain! When we were checking out we asked the front desk for an extra hour to check out. They would only give us a half hour even though we had to get a ton of crap packed up and to our car from the wedding. Seriously, why did all the awesome service stop at the front desk? I did still give the hotel 5 stars overall in spite of the front desk. Essentially, all the wonderful people that helped us otherwise diluted the ill effects of the front desk. The shabby treatment by the front desk is something that we will factor in to our expectations next time we return to the Don Cesar. read more

The hotel itself is lovely. Location, is beautiful. Rooms are comfortable. The spa is fantastic. However, service is not up to par for a resort. We waited for 30 minutes to be waited on at the Rowe Bar, after being acknowledged by staff. The only reason we were waited on, is that we went into the bar to get drinks. The food at the Sea Grille is mediocre & overpriced for what it is. Lobster mac and cheese was watery and bland. Drinks were syrup heavy and difficult to drink with out the straw our server never brought. We requested a firm foam pillow, that was never brought up. We had to call for housekeeping. And during a 6am fire alarm, there was NO staff member in sight to give us an update. A guest wondered around to find someone, and even then, no staff member came back to tell us the status of the situation. The resort is dog friendly, without sound proof rooms or weight limits or requirements for those guests to stay with their pets. We had to call SEVERAL times to report excessive barking. read more

This is absolutely an amazing hotel. They have great service, from valet to room service. The beach is right at your footsteps. Seriously, why hang out at the pool when you can dig your toes into the REAL sand. The downfall of this place, is you have to drive a ways to get to the hotel and drive a ways to any liquor store or market. The formal restaurants was not all that great, but fortunately the room service was pretty damn GOOD! read more

Epic fail!!! Uncle Andy's, the eclectic, one and only, in the movies ice cream shop that only attracts distance advocates is CLOSED for management offices. !!! They have moved its name to a basement location selling coffee, snacks, paninis sandwiches... as we stood there a hotel visitor returned the sandwich as it was bad, remaining ice cream flavors are 25%.of what they had before. The Don Cesar movie era history is gone....no reason to come here. Where did the don Cesar go? read more

Spent a few days over the weekend at The Don, as they call it! The building is amazing to look at as you take a stroll down the beach. Pretty cool that this place was built in the 1920's. Accommodations were nice and the room was clean. Especially liked the Keurig coffee brewer in our room. That is a first to see a Keurig in my room. The beachfront location was tops. Basically to get to the beach, you walk through the pool/bar area and what awaits you is a nice white sandy beach. The grounds of the hotel are also finely manicured...well done! We enjoyed hanging out at the lobby bar listening to local live music entertainment over a glass of wine. This made for a nice way to close out the day. One drawback we found was that it costs you to sit in the beach chairs or beach bed. Once you are nice and relaxed (after 10 -15 minutes), they approach you to tell you that it will cost $$ to rent for the day. Another drawback is the $22 per night resort fee, which the hotel claims includes wi-fi and the swimming pool...really? Who charges for that stuff these days? read more

The hotel is beautiful, but the female singer near the lobby bar this evening played so loudly that you had to shout to the person sitting right next to you. When asked if she would turn it down, there was no change in volume. There are many tables for people to relax with friends and have drinks/food, but you can't hear them over the music/singer! For such a highly rated hotel I was VERY disappointed that we weren't able to hear each other over her singing. I won't be going to that area again if the customer is ignored like that. Perhaps another singer/entertainer who listens to the customer may be in order... read more

Great location, beautiful beach, friendly and accommodating service. A class act. We could only enjoy staying at Don CeSar's for one night while on business in the area but wish it could have been longer. Every experience was exceptional, from first arriving and being greeted by the doormen, the front desk and the housekeeping staff to the bartenders and waitstaff in the restaurants. We had dinner at the Maritana Grille which also provided exceptional service. Our meals were very good and beautifully presented. We definitely look forward to visiting again but will plan on staying a little longer to enjoy everything this hotel has to offer. I confidently recommend this hotel. read more

The spa at the Don Cesar great. If you want a great mani pedi ask for Alex Hill. She has been doing mine for years and she's amazing, the foot massage she gives during your pedicure is worth every penny!!!!! read more

What more do I need to say? Don't the number of stars tell it all? Okay, maybe you need some details... Where to start??? (scratching head) Locals call this place "The Don". I liken that name to "The Donald", as in Donald Trump. What do you think of when you think of Donald Trump? Well, besides the hair... I think luxury! This hotel definitely screams luxury. As you drive up the hill into the circular drive, you are greeted by a valet who is very pleasant. This man takes your luggage out of the car, and takes it to the door, where a doorman waiting to take it into the lobby for you. They make a little smalltalk if you seem interested. The person at the desk checks you in very efficiently, and you are on your way. I was upgraded to a room with a view, and it was lovely. Some complain about the small size of the room, but it was just fine for me. I mean, what are you gonna do, have a party in there? Me thinks not. Just check in, and get your butt down to the pool's, they have two, the beach, which is steps away from the pool, or the beach bar which is situated in between the two pools. Oh yeah, if you see a spot in which you'd like to sun yourself, just walk over to the cabana, and someone will get you a lounge chair, place it where you'd like, and cover it with a cozy towel-blankie thing and give you a couple of plush towels. Talk about service!!! There is also a place I loved to dine which is outdoors. It is covered, and has beautiful ceiling fans overhead for your comfort. Whenever I walked through the lobby, and looked a bit lost, an employee would ask me if I needed help. I traveled alone on this trip, but never felt alone at this beautiful, well staffed hotel. If you can afford it, I definitely recommend a stay at The Don! read more

We went on Mother's Day for their brunch buffet. It left much to be desired. Not an amazing array of options for the price. Based on other places I've been to prices the same, this was small and not diverse. The waiter also did not inform us that they would validate parking because we ate there. We came with 6 people, so took 2 cars. One car had the receipt to show they paid for brunch. We did not have any proof of eating, so we paid $20 on our way out I can't say I'll return read more

I leave a block away from here and there is nothing like been in here, I feel like I'm in a different country living the Tourist life. Friendly stuff and amazing food and drinks. I love the don .. read more

Didn't even stay there, but when I called to inquire and had questions the service was horrible and not 5 star quality. When I spoke to the "manager" Lauriel she had major attitude and was rude. This is disappointing for a luxury hotel on the beach. I would have loved to stay here too. Very disappointed. read more

Totally blown away by this experience. My husband and I stayed at the Don Cesar for 3 days and 2 nights. Just a little get away and that was enough to fall in love with the place and the staff. Since the min we dropped off our car at valet we received free drinking vouchers and a list of amenities/ activities offered by the hotel. Although I missed their free yoga class hosted at the beach because I overslept, we did get to use a fully equipped gym on the first floor. On our second day here the power went off; most would've been upset at this, but the staff worked diligently to get everything back to working and made it barely noticeable to us guests. I have to say the pool staff was amazing ! Shout out to them ! Constantly walking by to offer drinks and food, easy towel access. Live music by the pool area during the day and near the lobby by the hotel's bar at night. There's just so much going on here you won't even have to leave the hotel if you don't want to. They do also offer free bike check out so we did a little ride around the neighborhood. Overall amazing experience. Felt as if I was at a cruise with everything at hands reach. read more

I came here for a conference and had one big negative experience that lowers my rating: The room next to us was occupied by a family with a loud yelping dog. Now ordinarily I respond positively to the word "yelp," but it was no fun being awakened from sleep by a noisy animal. It's fine for the hotel to be "pet friendly," but you may have a rude surprise if you share a wall with a large pet. I complained at checkout and was told "You should have informed us -- we would have moved you." But no one wants to move rooms in the middle of the night! Otherwise, however, I have only positive things to say. The personnel were friendly and helpful. The hotel does a pretty good job of coming across as a luxury destination spot. We had numerous catered meals for our group; the food was of a very high quality. Conclusion: if you're shopping around for a beach vacation, you can throw the Don Cesar in the mix. I'd definitely come back if the weather looked good. We stayed at the end of October and encountered temperatures in the mid-80s and humidity of around 105%. Check the forecasts and weather history before you leave home. read more

They have redesigned the interior of the hotel and I must say. "It is beautiful". My wife and I enjoy sitting in one of the sofa lounges in the bar and listening to Jazz. The staff was friendly and the service was incredible. This hotel knows how to make you feel like a million bucks when you walk in the door and until you're gone. This is one of the reasons my wife has always booked her clients, speakers, and colleagues at this hotel. I highly recommend! read more

Love this place, yep.... I love this place. Took my wife for a long birthday weekend and it was fantastic and spectacular. Great white beaches, wonderful sunset, and magical old building (1920's). The history helps make this place magical. Hotel staff was very helpful and nice. Good room service, spectacular views. Try the food, Ymm! read more

Went here for a wedding a few weeks ago and this place is amazing. Everyone from the staff at the front desk to the maids from house keeping were just amazing. I will defiantly be staying here again the next time I get a chance. read more

Very disappointed- our room had old food in refrigerator and balcony filthy with debris. Called downstairs to front desk- Went to front desk and asked to see the manager- was told to wait for manager. 10 minutes later- was told she's at a meeting and won't be out for awhile. I asked front desk to tell her we were very upset. The manager- Stephanie - has yet to contact us and late into our second day- the balcony has not been cleaned. This is a disgrace- we expected more professional behavior for such an expensive hotel. We planned on a nice and relaxing vacation- but this has been a very upsetting experience. read more

This review is a bit outdated since this experience is from a stay in June of 2009. However, I felt the need to write it since I just had friends stay there recently who received similar service. My close friend was having her wedding (ceremony & reception) here at the Don. We decided to book a room here for two nights (night of rehearsal dinner & the wedding). My hubby and I were splitting the room with another couple to save on cost. We arrived on a Friday- check-in was at 4:00. We were told that our rooms were not yet ready. They took our phone number and let us know that they would call when the room was ready. An hour later....no room. At this point, I had to get ready for the rehearsal and was forced to changed and freshen up in their hotel lobby restroom. 6:00 rolls around and STILL no call! I go to the front desk and basically had to demand a room immediately and they issued us keys. I would like to point out this at this point-- there was already another confrontation between another irrate guest and hotel staff. The waiting room was full of people waiting on rooms. Felt like the lobby of a bus station - not a four-star resort!! We finally go up to our room and discover that there is only 1 king size bed-- when the reservation I made was for 2 queens!!! I call down to the lobby and they state "this is all we have available, but we will be more than happy to bring up a cot. But don't worry we won't charge you the additional $$ for the cot." I was furious and asked to speak with the manager. After MUCH negotiation, they agreed to give us breakfast/cocktail vouchers but we were stuck with the room. The kicker in all of this is that I booked this room by calling them- NOT using a third party travel site like Orbitz or Expedia. Secondly, amidst all of this.... they never ONCE acknowledged their error! This is customer service 101!! I have stayed at Holiday Inns and motels where better service was received. At $300 a night, and being a guest (and part of bridal party) for a $30,000 wedding, you would think they would treat their guests with more respect or at least acknowledge their mistakes!!! All in all- I was completely disgusted with the service received from this resort. Even more disgusted with the way the front desk manager dealt with the customers. For a resort this large and this expensive-- they need to get a lesson on customer service and learning how to book reservations in their own system!!! ** Side note- the rooms are TINY!!!! we BARELY fit the cot into the room and open the closet at the same time. read more

Terrible service at the restaurant and my water in the room came out brown. Don't eat at restaurants guys $26 for 6 oysters

My fiancé and I stayed at the Don Cesar and really enjoyed it. The room was very comfortable, the oversized custom king sized bed was awesome! We had a great time hanging by the pool, with live music most days. The cuisine offered poolside was descent along with the drinks, but the service was fantastic. I would recommend the Don to any couple looking for a nice, fun place to stay in St. Pete. read more

Rooms were very comfortable, grounds were great, right on the beach. More importantly the staff were awesome. My wife cut her foot and it was bleeding pretty bad. I went to the lobby and asked for assistance and someone came right over with a first aid kit and we got her all patched up. Going the extra mile is what gives it 5 stars for me. read more

I used to live just a few miles from this hotel. Always wanted to go back when I was a broke college student. As an adult, I decided to splurge and take my wife and infant son. It was a bit of a letdown. $400 a night got me a room the size of a bathroom above a reception hall where a noisy wedding reception took place until almost midnight. It was so loud it sounded like it was actually in the room. My infant couldn't sleep half of the night due to all of the noise. After it finally died down and my son and wife were asleep I decided to go to the lobby to relax and have a drink. Nope. It was like a mess hall for multiple weddings. All seating was taken, bar was packed, and it was one of the noisiest places I have ever been. On the positive side. The hotel is beautiful and the beach is nice. Food isn't half bad either. But I do not feel like I got my money's worth compared to the other resorts I have stayed at. UPDATE: They sent me a survey about my experience and I noted the issues on there. They called me next day and offered me a free night to try it again. Seeing how that is basically another shot to earn my business, I am revising my rating until we go again. read more

What happened to the Don CeSar? We've been going for 5 years and love it's charm, but ohhh it's so not worth it any more. Charges luxury prices but service and value very sub par. The valet and front desk are exceptional after that beware! Service is terrible... attitude! Our kids were sick with flu and we asked for OJ to go in place of his comped breakfast & were told that wasn't possible, instead charged $7.50.. more than a beer! Christmas brunch at seaPorch $100 a person - cheap champagne and warm oysters! Not worth it at all. Rowe bar steak took 1 hour and arrived with an au poive sauce that was disgusting. So sad cuz the Don CeSar deserves better - the clientele is great - everyone loves the charm, but what a fall from grace! read more

Booked the Don CeSar at the absolute last minute for a quick getaway before we left the Tampa area... and it quickly became my favorite part of our vacation. We just wanted a place to get AWAY and just BE... and this place was perfect. Checked in early on a Monday morning and our room was ready because they weren't sold out. We were laying out by the pool before 1pm - and had great lounge chairs as well as an umbrella we requested once we realized how scorching hot it was outside. Walked out to the beach and back to our chairs for the remainder of the afternoon. Ordered drinks and food, read my book, and just relaxed. We returned downstairs in time for the sunset and were able to grab one of the beach beds to watch it. Beautiful grounds... could almost hear the 1920s jazz music and see Jay Gatsby lounging by the pool. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it felt like you were nickel and dimed... why the resort fee? Shouldn't the "free wifi" already be included in the already steep hotel room price? Also we had breakfast the next morning at the hotel - and the 2 fried eggs came out to about $5. Think about that, Five DOLLARS for 2 eggs. I get it, if you're paying Don CeSar Hotel prices... you shouldn't care... but really?? read more

With over 150 nights this year with Marriot I decided to venture out and risk it by booking two rooms here - what a mistake. 1. Checked in, rooms weren't ready, not a problem. We were upgraded for one of the rooms to oceanfront. Asked for a crib to be in one of the rooms as soon as it's available. Received a call saying rooms were ready - we checked in and somehow the magical upgraded room disappeared and we were now asked to pay an upgrade fee - the front desk then made it sound like they were giving us a favor once I argued it was offered to us - I would have been content if they just never upgraded us! Long behold, crib was not ready and after a call, the crib arrived an hour late. 2. It's a fundamental responsibility of the hotel to clean the room daily - there is no reason why I had to call the front desk 3x times to have my parents room cleaned - by the time it was 5pm after a long day at the beach and the room still not cleaned after talking to a supervisor, we gave up. No our privacy sign was not up, and we were out of the room by 10am until 5pm. 3. Snarky attitude from the front valet guys - don't expect a friendly greeting unless you're tipping them to simply open a front door (of the hotel, not the car). Shame on you Don Cesar for making a family vacation unpleasant. Give yourself a favor, support another hotel that appreciates your business. read more

the service was excellent the food was horrible. This was a restaurant that we used to frequent often. Horrible disappointment

We stayed here for a weekend because we had a tasting to attend for our wedding in October. Besides the fact that our entire tasting experience was wonderful, private and tasty; the hotel was spectacular. Unlike most $$$$ hotels, this one is cozy and makes you feel at home instead of in some hoity toity monstrosity of a hotel. Every where you go, you feel like you can relax. The lobby has a nice little bar to get a quick drink while you wait for friends to meet you. And the pool and beach area are super convenient. The restaurants have delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you ever have a chance to go to St. Pete Beach, make sure you check out the rates at the Don CeSar. Sometimes you'd be surprised. I got a room for $160 a night. The Postcard Inn down the street has higher rates and it is a complete dump! Visit the pink palace instead! read more

Had always heard about "The Don." So when I found a Living Social deal, I thought why not give it a try? Very glad that I did. The location is the best! The most beautiful beach. I think I saw four weddings while there -- from a very small one to a larger one and a few medium in-between. Can see how this would be the perfect place to tie the knot! The rooms are on the small side, but decorated in a beach theme in white and shades of blue, green, yellow. Like the boutique shops on the first floor, but buy your bathing suite somewhere else. A little on the resort high side. The lobby area bar is so nice. Open air, so easy to hang out if you're on your own. Also really like the patio dining area. Fresh, healthy options which were very tasty and not as expensive as one would expect at a beachside resort hotel. Nice location, too, in that you can drive to Sarasota about an hour away or go to downtown St. Pete. So some nice day or half-day trips if you want to check out some other things. But it was really hard for me to stay away from the beach! For the most part, a friendly staff. Front desk wasn't nearly as friendly as the rest of the hotel staff. Overall, definitely recommend! read more

My daughter took me to the Don Cesar Spa for my birthday last week. I was very excited when she told me we were going as it really is a treat. We both had massages, which were excellent and were both very pleased. She then used the steam and tiny hot tub while I got a facial. While the woman was very nice, she had gloves on the entire time. When she was massaging my face I told her the gloves were bothering me. She said it must be something else and changed the cream she was using. I have never had a facial where gloves are used and it was not pleasant. When it came time for my daughter to pay, and it was an extremely expensive bill, I told the woman at the counter about the facial. She said - since you didn't walk out, we are charging you the whole fee as well as adding 22% tip!! I told her I should have been notified before the facial that gloves would be used. She was very dismissive. For the 2 of us, 3 services, the bill was almost $600!!! I understand spas are expensive, but for the service and treatment I got, that was not acceptable. There are several spas I have been to closer to St Pete, that I will continue to frequent. I will not come back here. A total disappointment. read more

Back in March I received a shout-out on air from Wendy herself on The Wendy Williams Show, where I received a $1,000 hotel voucher. Where else to go but back to The Don CeSar, of course! This is THE destination to get rejuvenated and re-energized! The hotel staff are fantastic and the gentlemen that set-up the beachfront for hotel guests have SOME job every morning! They set-up and organize approx 500 lounge chairs, cabanas, and literally go behind each pairing of chairs to drill holes in the sand for the umbrellas. Kudos to those guys and they are friendly to boot! BEACH: Even over a major holiday weekend the beach still felt private. No one was on top of each other and plenty of room to swim and just hang out in the beautiful, clear water. The sand is soft and fluffy and just beautiful. The non-motorized water toys (kayaks, paddle boards) are free from 9-12. There is a fee for the jet skis and after 12:00pm for the kayaks and paddle boards. The beachfront loungers/cabanas open at 9am and guests need to check-in at tiki hut, where you are then escorted to location of your choice by one of the many gentleman who get you all set-up. There are also servers who come out and get you drinks and noshes while you're luxuriating! POOLS: There are 2 pools and a jacuzzi area to accommodate many guests, and of course a bar that serves noshes and drinks, though I never got a chance to take a dip! ROOMS: The bathroom was on the smaller side but it works for its purpose, and the room itself is spacious with a huge tv. The bed was super comfy. Our stay was over Memorial Day weekend and we ended up in a room on the 1st floor with a view of rooftop/vents-no poolside or ocean view at all. We were given a tip that many guests were checking out the very next day and we could come back to possibly get a room with a better view, but let's face it: you'll be in the room a very small fraction of the time! All day on the beach, or by the pool, or exploring the area, dining, etc.....shower, sleeping, and getting a reprieve from the heat is basically what the room is for. We had a late breakfast at The Sun Porch cafe. Service was great as was the coffee and the food was decent. Otherwise we dined in Tampa and had great pizza at Vito & Michael's Pizzeria about 6-7 miles from The Don. My favorite time at The Don is early a.m. getting the paper, stopping into Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor inside the hotel for Starbucks coffee, then chilling outside listening to the waves. This was my 2nd time at The Don and planning on coming back in August! read more

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Very overrated, food was horrible staff is unfriendly and the rooms are old and small. Would not stay there again even if it was free..

What is not to love about this beautiful hotel?! My husband and I spent 4 nights at The Don Cesar hotel and we will absolutely go back in the future. Yes, the bathroom might be small as you probably have read in other reviews, but... the stunning ocean view and our little balcony totally made up for that. Waking up to that amazing view is just breathtaking. And the sunsets are stunning too. Super romantic! We had breakfast (a la carte, not the buffet) at the hotel every morning and we can recommend the following dishes: the salmon w/ whole wheat bagel, the Caribbean hash w/ shrimps and any kind of omelet. Ice cream at Andy's is really nice too, high-quality ice cream, absolutely delicious! Our dinner at Maritana Grill was also really nice; especially their fish entrees. The complimentary beach chairs and umbrella were most definitely a HUGE plus for us. Walking on the beach with just your book and then having the staff make you comfortable by providing beach towels, the chairs and the umbrella was really nice. Also being able to order F&B on the beach was nice!! Try the froze... that was the best ones I had in a while. This hotel is great for a romantic getaway with your partner or for a short vacation with kids. We didn't use the pools because of the beach amenities, but the pools are great for kids. Just be aware that there are no lifeguards. Biggest plusses of this hotel are the super attentive staff, the stunning views, it's relatively close to wonderful St Pete downtown (great restaurants and f.e. the Dali Museum) and most of all the fact that this hotel is oceanfront; you just can't beat that! read more

In town on business and had the pleasure of staying at the Lowes Don Cesar. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The entire staff was very friendly and the hotel is beautiful! During my stay, we enjoyed catered meals and each meal was delicious! In addition to the meals and staff, my room was nice...it was tad bit difficult navigating around the King size bed ( just a little more space was necessary) but other than that THANK YOU Lowes Don Cesar for making my first trip to St Petersburg an awesome experience. I will indeed be returning! read more

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Pool and beach good. Restaurant food poor. Bar friendly enough with good service. Room with ciega bay view was a parking lot view for $560? read more

The Don CeSar - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Stay away if you want to keep your belongings safe! I was there this week for a business conference. Was so excited as the hotel seems to have a great reputation. Upon arrival I was less than thrilled with the rooms. I've stayed at cheaper places and had way nicer rooms. First night there, my room did not get cleaned. Second day they finally came. Third day they showed up and stole diamond earrings. Come to find out multiple people on my floor from our business group had things taken. A wallet, an apple watch and others noticed their belongings had been rifled through. Hotel didn't seem to care that much. Lied and tried to tell me they found one of my earrings in the vacuum cleaner (my room had not been vacuumed). When they showed me the earring it was smaller and had a rubber backing on it. I took it out of the bag and the post bent like it was a paper clip when I went to take the rubber backing off. It was fake. NO ONE followed up with me, I filed a police report and was pretty much told it happens all the time and there was nothing they could do about it. I tried to follow up, hotel did not call back. I have an insurance claim number from them but no one has called me back. I am beyond annoyed and this place and they should be ashamed of themselves. Even if you lock your stuff up at this place, chances are they will go through everything you own looking for items. Beware read more

Aging classic beauty. Old world charm but showing it's age. Great place to stay on Saint Pete Beach

Attended an anesthesia training program recently at this hotel and was surprised. The location is superb and the staff extremely welcoming. The parking was validated for our conference which was nice, but if visiting for the day expect to pay 15$. The conference room, where the class took place for the two days, was nice and setup perfectly. The chars were comfortable and they provided water pitchers that were refilled on a regular basis. The continental breakfast was standard, nothing special. The staff made sure our speaker had everything he needed and were making sure everything was neat and clean. The 2nd day, they set up tables to make beds so the ultrasound portion could start. They really went out and made the surfaces comfortable and made sure we had REALLY comfortable pillows and plenty of towels to remove the ultrasound gel. The lunches were fricken AMAZING!!! I have attended many weddings and conferences at other hotels and have never been satisfied with the food. The food was fricken AWESOME!!!!! The first day we had a Caribbean feast which included salads, jerk chicken, mango snapper, seasoned rice, and a cold cut up chicken. I was stuffed after and wished I could have brought some home for 3rds. The second day was an italian feast which was good. The mini ravioli and the salad was amazing! If your planning a wedding here you will not be disappointed on the catering!!! read more