Hotels near Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club

"No hot water; generally falling apart"

"If I could give this hotel zero stars, I absolutely would. Our stay this past weekend in St. Petersburg was nothing short of a complete disaster from start to finish, and I feel genuinely misled by what was advertised versus what we experienced. Let’s start with the most blatant issue: false advertising. The listing prominently features what appears to be a full-service bar in the lobby—one of the details that helped us choose this hotel. In reality? Just an empty bar top sitting awkwardly in the middle of the lobby with zero staff or service. It honestly felt like the photos were fabricated or AI-generated to lure guests in. Parking was another headache. We were told we could pay $10 for on-site parking, only to be told that if we moved our car, our spot was no longer guaranteed. So essentially, you’re paying for the possibility of parking, not an actual space. The pool - another major deciding factor for us - was closed. No notice at booking, no warning ahead of time. Just closed. Completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, the elevator was broken during our entire stay. We were placed on the third floor and told assistance would be available for luggage if needed. That was a joke. There was never any staff around when we actually needed help, leaving us to haul everything ourselves. Cleanliness? Questionable at best. One of the blankets in our room had stains that looked like chocolate… or something far worse. Absolutely disgusting and completely inexcusable. Housekeep"

"friendly staff. spacous room"