The Don CeSarvsHilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
The Don CeSar and Hilton St Petersburg Bayfront are both praised by travel writers. On balance, The Don CeSar is the choice of most writers compared to Hilton St Petersburg Bayfront. The Don CeSar has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 9 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Don CeSar
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3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $326/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This Moorish-style "Pink Palace" on the National Register of Historic Places has a rich history and appeals to groups, families, and couples." Full review
 "Elegantly designed in breezy Florida pastels and light woods, guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Clega Bay." 
 "A local landmark, this palatial pink hotel has oodles of old-world charm. With a seemingly endless beachfront, it boasts a lobby with high windows, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors." 
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 "The magnificent, flamingo-pink Don CeSar Beach Resort with its Moorish bell towers and turrets, has dominated the St. Petersburg skyline since 1928,." Full review
 "Old world elegance meets modern family fun in St. Pete with nouveau American fare and a tony spa." Full review
 "The magnificent, coral-pink Don CeSar shimmers like a mirage as you approach St Pete Beach from the causeway." Full review
 "Granted, CEOs and prosperous conferees sometimes pack the hotel, but management is solid and the hard-working staff lends top-notch support that appeals to individuals." Full review
 "This grand pink lady stands proud as one of the area's most beloved historic landmarks." 
 "Today the "Pink Palace," as it's called thanks to its paint job, is a storied resort and gulf-coast architectural landmark, with exterior and public areas oozing turn-of-the-20th-century elegance." Full review
 "Stay right on the Gulf of Mexico at The Don CeSar, where you can take advantage of the hotel’s free bikes and two gulf-front pools when you’re not building castles in the powdery white sand" 
15 Best Family Beaches in Florida
January 31, 2023
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
 Star Service
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
 U.S. News & World Report
333 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Attentive staff and the pleasant downtown location make this a solid business choice, even without a waterfront location. " Full review
 "A high-rise hotel with great views." 
 "A fine downtown location; plus restaurants, bars and a pool and fitness center. Good value." Full review
2.0
 "Recent guests raved about the close proximity to area restaurants and attractions, but some said that the hotel's facilities need updating. Room accommodations include granite counters." Full review