1000% an excellent hotel. The food is amazing and so is the staff. The rooms are so comfortable. Absolutely will stay here each time I come to Saint Pete. read more

It started out a little disappointing. Checkin is at 4:00 pm. We showed up at 6:00 pm and our room wasn't ready. By the time we finished at the desk, walked back through the hotel to the only entrance we found, parked our car across the street in the lot, and walked back over....the room was ready. It looked nothing like the website picture of a king, bayside view, with a balcony. The balcony is large enough to hold the 2 chairs and small round table. Ours looked at the tile roof of the main entrance and the valets. No bay insight and the room desperately needs updated. We headed back to the registration desk. Paxton was great. He heard our issues and immediately gave us some options. All the available rooms were a downgrade without balconies - but frankly the balconies are so small and cramped, I don't think I'd ever get that room type again. Not only did Paxton switch us into a better room, higher up on the gulf side, he gave us some drink and appetizer vouchers, offered reservations at their fine dining restaurant, but, since the bellmen were slammed with valet - he went with us and moved our luggage to the new room! The customer service he offered was fantastic. We were able to get to the beach for sunset, and grabbed a late dinner onsite at Society Table - which was excellent! There are some frustrations with the hotel. The parking signage is either non-existent or extremely well hidden. The registration desk is on the 1st floor, which is not clearly marked from the south entrance. Once you find things, navigation is easy - it's just harder to find things the first time then it should be. Our bed was rock hard! And the air conditioning made all our clothes damp. The place is the nicest and most expensive on St Pete Beach, but feels lacking compared to other luxury resorts. Nice spot for a vacation, but as a local does not feel worth the money so only 4 stars read more

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Lazy beach staff don't want to put umbrellas out on the beach because it's Sunday. No food service on Sunday at the beach. I might is well had stayed at Airbnb instead and payed a lot less. I spend most of my life out in Texas heat and even for me to it's too hot not to have a umbrella! read more

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it' s amazing how managers respond to you when it' s out there for public to view and in same fore matt written to my family that had stayed there at Don Cesar at same time the incident happened. The managers also ask you to call them so they can get full story. our family called 3 times and left a message what it was about with no return call. We will move on to other places from now on for vacations. Best of luck. read more

We've been loyal guests of the Don CeSar for years (we were even married here with our dog as our best man), partly because of their tremendous marketing around being a dog-friendly, dog-loving hotel. During our recent trip, we were confronted in an elevator by another guest who apparently had a dog phobia. The individual shouted at us to get away from them despite our dog being calm & on a leash. My husband later went to report the incident, only to be met in the lobby by the same individual, the security team, and a manager. He was circled by the group, & told to "stay calm" for an "investigation". Instead of "an investigation" taking place, the entire security team appeared to be instigating a scene, as they began shouting and adding to the already erratic state of the other individual. Management minimized the situation as "two guests just not getting along" and later made a dismissive comment about me being "upset and emotional." The rest of our trip was stressful--we hardly slept and left feeling sick. If a hotel promotes itself as 'dog-friendly' like the Don CeSar does (with constant social media posts encouraging guests to "bring your fluffy friend") it should be prepared to handle situations like this in a far more appropriate and supportive manner. read more

This wasn't what we expected ... as crowded as a Carnival Cruise ship, there were lots of weddings/events going on and anyone who was staying at the hotel and was NOT part of the weddings was made to feel like a second class, or third-class passenger. Normally at hotels, which charge $650 - $1000 per night (and don't even get me started on all the resort fees!) you have a somewhat relaxed and quiet vibe. Here, every nook and cranny was swarming with drunk wedding guests. The lounge chairs at the pool were elbow to elbow ... both pools were full of children (you'd think one would be for adults ... one would be for children ... although a lot of the adults were acting like children after 3 or 4 mixed drinks, it seemed). The beach chairs were similarly crowded ... with only 6 inches between you and strangers. How about a little personal space? If you pay for one of the sunbeds with the retractable canopy (a hundred bucks+) you get a little more privacy. If you don't you are right next to your neighbors and the paid lounge canopies are right in front of you obstructing the view of the ocean. The rooms are small, but I will say that the actual bedroom area is laid out very well. There is minimal furniture because the small rooms would feel cluttered, otherwise, so there aren't a lot of storage areas. However, the bed was incredibly comfortable with high end sheets and pillows. The bathroom was terrible ... there was less than 12 inches clearance between the toilet and the shower wall. You had to sit sideways on the toilet. The sink was similar ... I had to stand to the side of the sink when brushing my teeth because I barely fit in between the sink edge and the shower. I had to go outside of the room because there wasn't enough space to dry off in the bathroom with a towel. Add very weak water pressure and this was one of the worst bathrooms out of ANY hotel I stayed in. The room lighting is not dimmable ... so the bathroom is bright fluorescent light. If you want to take a relaxing shower before bed, you'll be blasted with white light. The blackout curtains do work very well ... and we had an ocean view room, which had a nice side view of the shoreline. No real complaints there, although there are few direct facing ocean view rooms. The location of the hotel is nice, if you like the beach and don't plan to leave and go to dinner elsewhere. The host staff at the restaurant (on the bottom level) was so rude to me, I refused to eat there ... which is hard because it's several miles of a walk to get to anywhere that serves food. Unless you uber or drive, don't expect to be in a downtown type of area. While it is rather quiet, there isn't much to do right around the hotel ... other than eat/drink at the hotel, which can get really pricey for average/mediocre food. ($9 - $11 for a beer ... $23 for a mixed drink ... and a flatbread pizza was $30.) I don't think we'll return to the Don Cesar, unless it's mid-week when there is a chance for less people and crowds. We were there on a weekend, so the weddings were the hotel's priority. (20 minutes wait for an elevator due to wedding guests/catering people) It was just far too packed for us ... if there were less people, it might be a pretty cool old spot. As it is, it seemed like they just had too many guests, not enough staff and the staff that they did have wasn't trained in customer service at all. For the price, this was a complete letdown. read more

We stayed at the Don for a much needed 3 night getaway. We loved the vibe, history, and relaxed yet upscale atmosphere of this historic hotel- but our stay wasn't without some issues. When house-keeping brought something to our room while we were at the pool, they left the door ajar. We came back to find the door wasn't shut properly. Also after we checked out I realized that I accidentally left a few items in a drawer. When I asked management to retrieve them, they said that they were nowhere to be found after contacting housekeeping and security, and no one check in after us. I would love to visit this hotel again but weary about trusting staff, and their accountability. read more

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Let's start with not driving a guests vehicle over a yellow barrier! It is bright yellow. But accidents happen. However the lack of communication over the month since is pathetic! The hotel manager needs to contact me read more

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At check in, I was offered an upgraded room for a $150 per night extra. Partial ocean view, 1 bedroom suite. Signed for it and now I know why they make you sign! The view was so partial it was viewable from the bed only and mostly obstructed by the pink wall. Bonus was the construction equipment immediately out the window. The living area had NO view except a pink wall. When I asked for a refund the reply was that I signed for the upgrade. Had I been given the chance to see the room upgrade before signing, I would have never agreed! It was zero value. The hotel did not take any action to correct, adjust or otherwise. They did keep the $300! Be aware of their tactic on upselling. read more

The pink castle lives up to its name once again. This is my first time staying at the Don CeSar & it was nothing short of magical. I've always wanted to stay here & my boyfriend & I spontaneously decided to make a reservation after a nice dinner in St. Pete. There was still availability at a late hour which was great. The room was pretty upgraded & felt luxurious. The outside pool/ bar / restaurant area was so gorgeous. The beach access was clutch & made for a beautiful sunset at the end of the night. Around sunset the outside bar patio area gives out free champagne & it was so perfect. Definitely going back! read more

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Paid for a king bed Ocean front room , Bed was great , view was a top of a roof out one window or the roof deck from the spa out the other , that had people eating lunch 15 feet from our window , I asked when we checked in about the room , The WOMAN SAID KING BED suite UNOBSTUTSED VIEW TO THE OCEAN . Nothing about people eating 15' from our window on the same level . I think i paid 2000 per night ? what a disappointment . will not be going back . I have been in contact with the Hotel and there response is that is what i booked . read more

5* for the historical aspect of this St. Pete landmark located on a gorgeous stretch of wide soft sand beach. Taking that uniqueness out of the equation, I would nickname it the big pink rip-off. Their management and culinary teams should take a road trip to the Ritz Carlton in Naples for inspiration on how to meet expectations for the culinary quality to meet the price points. We stopped in on a very quiet late Wednesday afternoon in August with the intent to stay for dinner after a walk on the beach to watch the sunset. The service staff were very friendly at the valet and as we entered the hotel, it was echoing from how quiet it was inside. Oh btw, $32 valet even though we were there about an hour.... We stopped by the restaurant to be told that they did not have any openings until 8:30 which was very odd since the place was e-m-p-t-y. Even after our walk when we stopped by the lobby bar at the bar of the main floor, the staff were nonplussed by the lack of availability. Ditto by the valet team. We were starving so while at the bar, which was also very quiet, we ordered the tuna tartare despite the warning from the BT that it was not as fresh as yesterday.... Fortunately, the tuna was fine but the accompanying veggie type chips were super stale. + $25 for that dish. :( Cocktail - Aperol Spritz was very good, hubby's Pinot was flavorful. Enjoyed speaking with the BT staff. Fortunately, they recommended Tuttorosso which was mostly a positive visit- check out my pizza review from that evening! read more

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Went here with friends and were super impressed with the beach, pool, and bar. This is one nice place that you could spend a few days at just relaxing. Unfortunately the bar service is super slow. Each time we went it took forever to get our drinks made. There are servers at the pool but they are rarely around to serve you. Parking is across the street for $27. There's a convenient walkway to get to the hotel from there. The hotel has a nice lobby and a few stores to shop at. Classy! read more

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Clean and traditional. The Don Ce-Sar has its architecture based on Moorish & mediteranuan design. It is considered the crown jewel of St Petersburg, and they are VERY proud of this local establishment we didn't stay in the resort. We were there for an event, so I can't review the rooms. We did walk around quite a bit and thought the lobby, pool, and grounds were clean and had informational placards placed around the walkways to tell you about the history of the resort. Unfortunately, all of their cute little shops were closed except for the sundries spot. It was clean and had a great little ice-cream counter. The main bar was very nice. It was open but still had a warm, sophisticated feel. read more

Stayed here over the weekend for my birthday with friends. The service is impeccable, the resort is gorgeous, and amenities are lovely. It's very expensive, which is to be expected, but overall a treat to stay at. I will say that for the price of $600+/night, the rooms are lacking. They're pretty clean but the room was small, and the bathroom was uncomfortably tiny. I'm 5'10" and sitting on the toilet meant that my knees were touching the shower door. The breakfast buffet at the Rowe bar was $32 and the food was just fine. No omelette or fresh pancakes/waffles station and only one mimosa for $32? I won't do that again. Your best bet is to door dash in food, stop at Publix for some drinks, and spend money tipping the absolutely wonderful employees. Special thanks to Scott in bell services/valet for being the best! read more

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The Don CeSar is a historic hotel dating back to the time that history has dubbed the "Roaring Twenties." It was a time of flappers and of Prohibition. The 1920's were a time of bank robbers and gangsters that history recalls as daring. And it was during this time, 1928 to be precise, that the Don CeSar was born. The Roaring Twenties was an exciting time, it was a prosperous time when the world emerged from World War I and that prosperous world sought excitement and a life with jazz as its soundtrack. Walking through thos grand hotel, you can almost hear the whisper of the ghost of that bygone era. It is hard to imagine how Florida must have been almost a hundred years ago when the Don CeSar opened its doors to guests. Florida has certainly changed a lot, as the Don CeSar has, but it is still good to see this symbol of a bygone era open for business and preserving the grandeur of that time. The hotel has an amazing view of the Gulf of Mexico and there is something to be said about staring out at such an immense body of water, you feel it touch your soul and serenade your heart. My stay here was short, but it was a memorable visit. If you are planning a trip to this part of the world, I definitely recommend a stay at this hotel. read more

Raymond was a great shuttle driver. Excellent communication skills. Timely, personable!

We just checked out of The Don CeSar, this was a 5 star experience by far. The vibe I was picking up on, this felt more like one of those all inclusive resorts than a hotel. From the live music playing poolside, the bar making some amazing drinks, the sugar sandy beach to free umbrellas and chairs?? This alone was worth the price. A few years back, we stayed at The Fontainebleau. Everything costs money, oh you want an umbrella? $50 bucks. Yeah right.. I'm from Brooklyn, someone left and I snagged their chairs. The Fontainebleau crowd was Eurotrash, they did have chef inspired restaurants, guess what? The Don CeSar to me wins hands down every time, I'd rather dine elsewhere and have all the great amenities without being nickeled and dimed to death. Checking into the hotel, there was a strange line that wrapped up the stairs. For me it was easy peasy, I ordered two rooms when booking. My sister-brother in law had the adjoining room. When we went to the beach, a guy with a drill followed us and drilled into the sand to reposition the umbrella. The cabana folks handed us warm towels, I felt totally pampered during my stay. Being a Disney Vacation Club Owner, there is one thing I noticed, no lifeguards at the pool? There was 14 year old boys having chicken fights near adults drinking expensive cocktails. Disney would have had a hook pulling those kids out of the pool. Get on that Don, its a bad mix and a safety hazard. Our room was a pure joy. The mattress, I had to lift the sheets up to see what brand . (Sealy) From the second I laid my head on the bed, I was in dream land. It was a very comfortable sleep. The bathroom was another creature comfort. The shower has two heads, one was on a hose that you can direct the spray. The shower products were also very upscale, my wife smelled like a rose after she used all the products. Every morning I grabbed an espresso, sat outside and chilled on the beach. The Don CeSar was truly the highly of our vacation. Highly recommended read more

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Stayed for Christmas and although the weather wasn't ideal we still enjoyed our stay. They gave us a slightly upgraded room to a corner room which had beautiful views from both sides. The room while smallish was very comfortable. The bed/bedding was excellent nice large tv and while the bathroom was a bit cramped it was modern with a nice shower and toiletries. The room was serviced twice daily, routine daily cleaning and then turndown service. The gym here is seriously the best hotel I've ever experienced. We did the complimentary beach yoga one day which was very basic but I enjoyed it because I've not done much yoga. The pools are nice and well heated. Pool bar and servers were outstanding although the food was a little hit or miss. The on-site restaurants are all very nice. And the location right on the beach was amazing. I will say it was quiet over Christmas which we quite preferred. I'm not sure if we would have enjoyed it as much at full capacity I'm guessing it could feel a bit cramped at that point. Be sure to download the Freebee app so you can take advantage of free golfcart rides anywhere in the area. While it comes with a price, The Don lived up to and perhaps exceeded expectations. read more

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We paid for a city view balcony, they stated they were only 45% occupied, but stuck us on the 2nd floor with a view of the construction parking lot, and a palm tree directly in front of our balcony- we had 0 view - when asked if there was anything they could go they offered us an upgrade at an addition 200 a night? No stag parking due to construction, forced valet but charged full price for it. Carpet in room was beyond filthy and sheets were less quality thsn a 50.00 room. Since management/front desk was 0 help I wrote in an hot not response, wrote in requesting a response of our experience and still nothing. Bar staff was amazing though!!! read more

It has been years and while the make over looks ok, the hotel has lost some ambiance. we had cocktails and a charcuterie board in the bar area... OK but not great. The small jazz band was good but the acoustics in a word - suck. Passable if you sit on the side where they play but she location and placement are ilconceived Some things are just better remembered it seems. read more

The Don CeSar is such a special place. I've been coming here with my family since I was a kid & we always have the best time. The property is gorgeous and they recently remodeled some of the rooms & suites. They have a nice assortment of restaurants & shops (try the ice cream joint!), but we love ordering blackened grouper sandwiches by the beach or pool. They also have a really nice spa, which is great to visit on a rare cloudy day. I especially love how dog friendly they are here too! 10/10, no notes. read more

Place is gorgeous. Great pool & beach side service Loved the room, spacious & great view of beach. Restaurant & coffee bar service at the lil store were great too . not so good: front desk experience, / staff weren't very friendly, engaging, or inviting. Wish they would've welcomed us, offered help / directions to pool beach resort? We figured it out & asked someone else Wish they would've Highlighted the on-site locations like shops, gym & restaurants & asked questions like - 1st time? Celebrating? Talked to them 3x different times & every interaction felt like I was bothering them All other workers were warm & proactive with their interactions read more

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My girlfriend and I went to the Don Cesar for lunch. What a beautiful hotel. We decided to go out on the tiki bar to have lunch since it was such a beautiful day. The food was delicious. We had piña coladas and you can't go wrong with that they were wonderful. I gave this review for stars because the valet parking was $40 and there were many stairs to get wherever you wanted to go to dine. But we were treated like royalty from the minute we got there until the valet brought us our car. It was a wonderful experience and we had a blast. read more

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I highly recommend the Don CeSar!!! Starting off with the location - it is perfect! It was easy to find and is situated on a pristine white sand beach. The facilities were very well maintained. There are two large heated pools only steps away from the beach. My only complaint with the facilities was the lack of a hot tub - please put one in!! The sunsets here are phenomenal. There is also a rooftop terrace on the pool deck that is a perfect place to watch the sunset if you don't want to get sandy. The Maritana restaurant onsite is INCREDIBLE!! The food was unbelievable and our server Rocco was fantastic. It is definitely a must-visit if you enjoy luxury dining. Our room looked like it was recently renovated and we loved all the details. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The only downside to the room was the bathroom was on the small side - not an issue for me but could pose a problem for others. We also required maintenance on our bathroom during our stay and they were able to resolve the issue very quickly. Again, I highly recommend staying here! read more

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A must see site on your next visit out. We started at the pool/lounge are, enjoying some late afternoon drinks. No fee for poolside access, if you are not a guest. We then transitioned to the inside bar/lounge to close out the evening. Beautiful hotel, with lots of romance and nostalgia. Look forward to our return visit. read more

We were misled by the price. Our room was only serviced 2 of the 7 days we were there. We were only approached about drinks one night out of 5 when we sat in the lobby bar area. Very expensive for what we got. The staff by the pool and in the restaurant were very nice. Did not help load bags into the car when we left although we did valet and toured every time we got or dropped off our car read more

If you want a luxury vacation in St. Pete's, this is it. The Don CeSar is a beautiful 1920s hotel equipped with restaurants, spa, workout rooms, boutiques, two pools, private beach, and more. They have everything you need to make your stay truly memorable. We booked a three-night stay in a standard room with double beds. It wasn't the most spacious room, but it was enough for two adults and a child. It was clean and had the basics including but not limited to a flat screen tv, small fridge, safe, iron + ironing board, etc. We slept comfortably all three nights. The hotel and grounds are very well kept and the decor is tastefully done. Though it was built in the 1920s, almost everything has been updated. My husband and little one love history and museums and really enjoyed the mini museum on the bottom floor. It's worth exploring. The Don CeSar is rich with history. If you expect luxury, you have to be willing to pay for luxury. Nothing at this hotel is cheap. Not the rooms, not the food, not the drinks, not the cabanas (regular beach chairs are free, though!), not the resort fee, not the spa services, not the gift shops. It's easy to get carried away especially when you can charge everything to the room. Be sure to have your own list (even if it's a mental one) of all of your expenses. Last but definitely not the least, the service is TOP NOTCH! From the moment we entered the parking lot to the second we exited, we were very well taken care of! Each staff member greeted us with a smile and offered to help any chance they got. They truly went above and beyond. Each request was fulfilled in a timely manner. We had a wonderful stay at the Don CeSar. The hotel is truly majestic. During our visit, masks were required inside the hotel and social distancing was highly encouraged. We look forward to returning in the future! read more

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My husband and I had been looking forward to our trip to St. Pete and The Don Cesar. When arriving at "The Don," there are many steps guests have to take to get to the lobby while carrying luggage (I'm not sure how they are able to skirt ADA guidelines). The registration staff are nice enough but not very friendly. The resort rooms are tiny (even at $800+ a night), have no room for luggage nor luggage racks and the extremely small closet space is taken up with plush bathrobes. Many rooms do have a small refrigerator but you must ask for a microwave. The bathroom is so tight and small, you hit your head of the shower door when getting off the toilet. There is barely any water pressure in the shower and no where to place items or a bench for shaving legs. We decided after one night to upgrade our room ($160 additional per night). Fortunately, the upgraded room was spacious, had lots of closet space and a separate area with a large counter and table with two chairs and a refrigerator. We again, asked for a microwave but it took four hours. The bathroom was also small but did have more counter space and the layout for the toilet was better. The shower still had ridiculously low water pressure, Angel Soft toilet tissue and basic thin towels. The first night in the junior suite, we found a large roach crawling near the bed (no surprise since trays of uneaten food sit in the hallway floors for hours). The next morning, we couldn't sleep late since guests and the housekeeping staff constantly slam the heavy guest room doors. One of two pools was closed due to last year's hurricanes so the small pool was constantly filled with guests. We attended an event one evening and despite it being 93+ degrees there were no outside fans or misting machines to help ease the heat. As a previous event planner, I felt the venue should have been moved indoors since no one enjoyed themselves. I also felt horrible for the serving staff. The beach is absolutely beautiful and the pink umbrellas and lounge chairs look pretty. Unfortunately, once on the beach, the cabanas block the gulf view. There is no reason for the beach associates to put guest's lounge chairs directly behind the cabanas when the beach is huge. I assume they are more interested in renting expensive cabanas than having all guests enjoy the view. Also, building construction noise is distracting and parking is also a problem. The Don's website states there is valet and self parking. I was instructed there was no self parking despite what was on the web site. They charge $37 a day for valet parking but there are never associates available when you need to park or pick up your vehicle. Overall, my husband and I were not impressed. I feel they rushed to open following the hurricane damage and didn't consider guest's enjoyment. It's definitely not worth what they charge. In my opinion, there are other resorts that charge less and have adequate rooms, parking, more than one pool and even more beautiful views. I would say it's more of a hotel than a resort with inflated pricing. The least they could do until construction has been completed is to offer a discount for the inconveniences and lack of attention to detail. read more

I am only doing an good rating because we only stopped in to walk around the grounds to check out the place. My wife was reminiscing about her childhood trips with her dad to the area and had always wanted to visit this iconic place. We did stop and have a drink, sat and peered out at the water. I suggested that we stay here in some future visit to the area since it seems very nice. read more

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The Don CeSar, the big pink palace. This is a historic hotel that sits on St. Petersburg beach. This hotel with its pink color and gorgeous architecture stands out from the rest. My husband and I had been to this favorite of mine when it was owned by Lowe's. It has since been sold to another company and I definitely noticed the difference. On this visit we decided to stay for two days and one night for my husband's birthday. This visit was the end of June, during the coronavirus craziness. We live in the area so when we arrived we were aware that the hotel was re-doing their parking lot. Also, my husband was told when booking. As we pulled thru the gated entry we weren't exactly sure where to park or how to enter the hotel. As we pulled in, another guest was pulling out so we asked him and he was kind enough to tell us. As we got closer to the hotel and street we then saw a sign with a phone number to call for a bellman to help you with your bags. We had a short stay and small bags so we parked and crossed the street and entered the hotel thru the side door. I think another sign right by the gated entrance would help prevent confusion for the guests. As we entered the hotel and walked down the corridor we were confused as to where the lobby was. Again, a sign directing guests coming in an unfamiliar side entrance would be helpful to prevent confusion. We were directed again by another guest as to where the lobby was. When we checked in I didn't find the reservation girl to be very friendly. We were given our wristbands and keys and off we went. During this coronavirus only registered guests are allowed on the property. Every guest is given a wristband to wear during their stay. We had been here before so I knew what to expect from the rooms. The rooms are small! I would say it's fine for two people but no more! The room and the bathroom are probably a little bit bigger than a cruise ship cabin. Our room was clean and stocked with plenty of towels for our brief stay. One thing I will mention is that the rooms are only being cleaned every four days due to Coronavirus. Our room had a coffee maker in it. My husband decided to make himself a coffee while waiting for me to get ready. When he put the creamers that were there in his coffee, it curdled like I've never seen!!! Awful, and not what I expect in a high end resort that charges the amount of money they charge for a stay! I'm not sure why the hotel isn't offering discounts due to the inconveniences of construction and coronavirus. They are charging you $24 dollars per day to park and a $36 per day resort fee. Keep in mind that this resort fee includes 3 lounge chairs and an umbrella on the beach. The pool chairs are free on first come availability. They usually offer two types of parking, valet and self parking. With the construction and coronavirus this has changed. I think they should do away with the parking fee as the construction and inconvenience continues. I can't see how they can justify charging people this $24 per day parking fee. After we brought our bags to our room we went to the restaurant for lunch. The lunch was good but the cocktails were $16 per drink! 2 drinks cost as much as the sandwiches! The beautiful pool deck has 2 pools with a bar in between the pools. Unfortunately, the bar was closed due to coronavirus. I'm not sure why because all the shops in the hotel were open. It was very odd how some things were open but other things weren't. If you wanted a drink by the pool or the beach you had to go to the restaurant to get it. The pool bar was closed and there was no service on the beach. They also have fire pits and a seating area off the beach. There is also a ice cream shop in the hotel. We decided to get an ice cream cone. When we went in there was one girl who was the only person working. She was taking the orders, filling them then running around the counter to the other side of the room to the cash register and checking you out. I noticed she had gloves on and she ran back around to take our order. As she proceeded to make my cone I asked her to please change her gloves. I was grossed out, she just handled money and was going to handle my ice cream with dirty gloves. Needless to say, it's very apparent that this hotel is understaffed! I do believe this hotel needs better management. I love this hotel and would hate to see it fail. We love staying at this hotel. Besides the beauty of this hotel, it sits right on the most stunning white sand beach. For us, to take a break and not lug chairs, umbrellas and coolers makes a lovely staycation. read more

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I left a long review on Trip Advisor. I would definitely visit for a drink by the pool or grab a burger in the poolside restaurant but stay somewhere else. The two stars are because it's historic and a fun experience. Just keep expectations low and you will be good! read more

One of the rudest, most disrespectful front desk staffs I have ever encountered. On the last evening of our four night stay, my wife and I returned to the hotel from dinner, we tried our wristbands at our hotel room door and they did not work. We went down to the front desk to get some help to get into our room. We asked for help from the front desk clerk Kevin, who was working the front desk at the time. Kevin was extremely rude, unfriendly and unprofessional to both me and my wife. He immediately made us feel unwelcome and suggested we were lying and that we did not even have a room at the Don Cesar, even though we both had bracelets and my wife showed him an ID and I showed him ID from my phone. For a hotel that prides itself on being a luxury resort, this behavior was quite shocking. Kevin then suggested we had a reservation for Saturday night, but didn't have a reservation for Friday night (the night we were at the front desk). Upon checking the computer he realized HE made the mistake in not seeing our reservation, yet he never apologized to us or even admitted he was in the wrong. The entire situation left both me and my wife feeling embarrassed and was a totally unacceptable experience for somewhere that costs as much as the Don Cesar. read more

The Don is beautiful. It offers many seating options from down at the pool, on the private beach, and even on top where you can view the sunset. They also offer two pools on the sides of the bar which is under where the picture below was taken. read more

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Best Experience ever the hotel was amazing. I was there in spring break and I very much enjoyed the activities they did. One of my fav hotels in Florida read more

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Gorgeous views, incredible service & lasting memories made! I've wanted to stay at The Don CeSar with my family for years and we finally made it work with our schedule AND... it was definitely worth the wait!! We stayed in the One Bedroom Luxury Suite Two Doubles with Partial Beach Views. The room was BIG, had plenty of space for our family to hang out and eat dinner from the hotel "to go menu" Bathroom was huge, large TV, mini fridge and comfortable space for a family... food was delicious, service delightful and overall experience was a strong A+. Be sure to stop at Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor for a cool treat when you are on a break from the beach or pool. From the moment you check-in and in between all the food and fun you will never be disappointed with the amenities, hospitality and comfort of The Don CeSar. read more

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Wow Return the past..nice location on the beach A little too much 1950s ... they could use some more modern lobby design work... but it all works EV chargers, great pool 7 beach access....meet someone for lunch there it's perfect read more

It's the historic pink hotel you see off Gulf Blvd! It's a very nice property and with my work, sometimes I get to enjoy nice venues like this hotel. The price for this hotel is quite high but the historic nature and view may justify the price for some. I enjoyed the hotel and its history as well as the service here. As expected, service is stellar and the amenities here are great. read more

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

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This hotel is incredibly unique. The view of the beautiful pink "castle" on the beach is quite an amazing site to see. The hotel inside was very beautiful and elegant. When you enter, you are immediately greeted by the friendly and helpful staff. The elevators and understanding what is located on what level were a bit tricky, but the staff was more than happy to assist with navigating. The restaurants were amazing and the bars served some amazing cocktails. There is even an ice cream shop conveniently in the hotel. Everything that you would need is at the resort, which was very convenient. There is a private beach connected to the resort, and we enjoyed swimming in the beautiful clear ocean and enjoying that amazing beach breeze on a hot August day. The resort also offers their guests the option to utilize their beach chairs and towels. The room was beautifully decorated. We rented the ocean view room. The bed was very comfy (I prefer a firm bed). The bathroom was a nice size and I was able to enjoy a very comfortable shower. The room was a perfect size for 2, with a couch also available for seating. On the balcony there were 2 chairs and a small table. The balcony was pretty small, but comfortable enough for 2. Overall we really enjoyed our experience at this resort. It was elegant, fun, and unique. The staff were friendly and helpful, and our stay really did feel special. But, I do believe that the nightly rate could be lower. The cost of the room did mot seem worth the price. It was an average room with a below average balcony (I love to sit on balconies, I have one of my own). I was not impressed with the room. There was just nothing special about it, especially nothing warranting charging that much for a room. But the rest of the resort was amazing. I would recommend to other to visit the resort. When you are at the resort, take advantage of the spa, visit the restaurants, bars, and the beach. These things were definitely worth the trip. But, in my opinion, maybe consider not renting a room at the resort, because there are other resorts nearby that offer a more affordable nightly rate. Staying at this resort was not worth the money. read more

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We spent a week here for my birthday last month. Absolutely loved it! The room had a lovely view of the ocean and pool, and was beautiful decorated! The king size bed was extremely comfortable, making it difficult to get up for sunrise walks! The service on the beach, poolside, and at the various restaurants were attentive and wonderful. Our only two concerns were: The bathroom was teeny tiny-only room for one at a time. And secondly, there was no room service. We already booked a second staycation and cannot wait to return! read more

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