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Great classic art deco hotel. Sold out. Great pool and beach. Beach service pool service fantastic. Soft sandy clean white beach.

Lovely long weekend. Great hotel with plent of amenities. Staff was so nice. Not too big so easy to navigate. Recommend for a nice getaway!

The front desk check in was wonderful! The hotel is beautiful and smells of fresh flowers in entry way. Wonderful!

I LOVE this hotel. I have been coming for 7 years and look forward to going back every time!! Just book it you wont be disappointed.

The renovations make the beautiful historical hotel feel fresh and relevant

I liked the beauty of the Hotel itself and I loved the beach. I liked the spa and especially, the massage amenity. I liked the remodeled ambience of the Hotel, especially the quality of my room. The Don Cesar has the "class" that I was willing to spend thousands of dollars to experience. However, this Hotel ,needs to address a missing PR element or poor attitude towards it;s guests, in my case, from some of their luggage staff and from the staff running the swimming pool bar. Julian, who checked me in at reception had the right attitude. Model the two areas that I have mentioned after him. Arriving guests expect personal service and attention. Some of the staff in these two areas are overextended and "burned out" and lacking in PR or they would never ignore arriving guests or guests that are trying to order a drink at the bar!!! Finally, it is a disaster that such a fine Hotel as The Don does not have ROOM SERVICE. I will not return and probably would not have purchased a room in the first place, had I known. To spend thousands to stay at The Don is fine, except the guests need to feel personally important everywhere on the property, which was almost the case, with my experience. No offense, Don Cesar Hotel, strictly personal business, to me.

Great time and felt clean!

Property is beautiful of course. For check in, if you don’t use the valet service you have to park in the lot and carry your bags up stairs or up a very very long ramp. Once we got inside two bell boys offered to help with luggage to the reservation desk which was 10 feet away. The key card system was not explained, different than I’d ever used before. Elevators had CTR screens which were not explained and were confusing also. Staff were polite but not super welcoming. In their defense they had 5 weddings that day .. but this was a bucket list stay for me and I was not overly pleased in the end

Beautiful and unique construction of the property and the service is good I was expecting excellent but I have a bad experience only on the check in

This property was great and our room was great. The service was very slow at each restaurant or bar in the hotel we visited. We will definitely be back, but hope the service improves.

Carpets throughout filthy. Threadbare towels Scratchy sheets. Uncooked Mahi sandwich. Floors in spa filthy.

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At check in around11pm we were informed five restaurants were closed. The kids club never reopened after the pandemic. No tips or map was offered. The elevators were under maintenance. This is a disappointment and inconvenience .Our daughter was asleep in our stroller. Had to carry her in order to bring stroller down the steps in the foyer. We arrived to our room. We were tired from commute. We noticed the entrance into the was soaked. We were told the front desk.Informed no other rooms were available to switch. Feel customer service was poor. Day 2 We asked for a room change. The hall in front was soaked. It was dangerous for our children to breathe. At front desk Autumn associate informed maintenance would go to check the room .Changing the room would be the last resort. That wasn’t good customer service. Maintenance didn’t fix the issue. I had to ask a third time to switch our room. During the weekend all outdoor and indoor garbages were overflowing with garbage. When our room was cleaned. They stripped the sheets. House keeper accidentally obtained our daughters baby doll when stripped sheets. I asked to house keepers to help contact laundry room. Maybe it would show up. Refused to help or refer me to laundry room. During check out I asked the front desk again. Which they couldn’t locate the baby doll. Informed to call security next day. The pro of hotel was the beach staff and beach. The Andy gift shop - most heemployee during our sta

Beautiful location

Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL

Hotel highlights

  • Steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa
  • 2 outdoor pools

The Don CeSar places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Eckerd College and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. This 277-room hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.


Dining

Enjoy dining at the hotel's 2 onsite restaurants: The Rowe Bar offers relaxing ocean views; Beachcomber Bar & Grill specializes in seafood. You can get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find WiFi and 36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include iPod docks, minibars, and coffee makers.


Property features

A local mainstay since 1928, The Don CeSar offers a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym. Valet parking is offered for USD 42.94 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.

Room options

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds | Sleeps 8

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds | Sleeps 6

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Gulf View)

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 6

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Don CeSar

Everyone (13) Couples (8) Family (8)
5
Friends

Great classic art deco hotel. Sold out. Great pool and beach. Beach service pool service fantastic. Soft sandy clean white beach.

By on Apr 10, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 11, 2024

Dear Debra,We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Don CeSar. It's great to hear you enjoyed our pristine beaches, exquisite artwork, and relaxing pool. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience.Barbara Readey – General Manager.

5
Partner Couples

Lovely long weekend. Great hotel with plent of amenities. Staff was so nice. Not too big so easy to navigate. Recommend for a nice getaway!

By on Mar 26, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 31, 2024

Dear Mary,We were honored to host you and your daughter at The Don CeSar. It's wonderful to learn you had an incredible four days with us on beautiful St. Pete Beach. Our culinary team is grateful for your constructive feedback, and they'll work diligently to serve the fresh and delicious meals you expect. Despite this, it sounds like our tranquil environment and refreshing cocktails helped create a memorable getaway. Thank you for returning to our property, and we hope to see you again soon!Barbara Readey – General Manager.

5
Everyone

By on Dec 16, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 6, 2024

Tara,Thank you for your 5 star review. We are glad to see you had a wonderful time at our Pink Palace and we hope to welcome you again soon!Cheers,Jessica M

5
Everyone

By on Sep 10, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 1, 2023

Michael,Thank you for your 5 star review! We are happy to hear that you had a great time at our Pink Palace, we hope to welcome you back again soon!Cheers,

5
Everyone

By on Jun 8, 2023

5
Family

The front desk check in was wonderful! The hotel is beautiful and smells of fresh flowers in entry way. Wonderful!

By on May 11, 2023

Review comment responded on May 12, 2023

Dear Patricia,Thank you for your compliments on our beautiful property and wonderful staff. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again at The Don CeSar!Barbara Readey – General Manager.

5
Family

I LOVE this hotel. I have been coming for 7 years and look forward to going back every time!! Just book it you wont be disappointed.

By on Mar 2, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 4, 2023

Dear Elizabeth,Reading your review truly made our day! It's always a pleasure to welcome you back to The Don CeSar; we consider returning guests to be the biggest compliment! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind comments and recommendation, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.Thomas Fraher – General Manager.

2
Everyone

By on Jan 1, 2023

5
Family

The renovations make the beautiful historical hotel feel fresh and relevant

By on Jun 21, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 23, 2022

Dear Maria-Isabel, We're so happy to know that you enjoyed your time with us and that our wonderful renovations impressed you! We hope that the next time you find yourself in the area, you'll consider joining us again at The Don CeSar! Thomas Fraher – General Manager.

1
Partner Couples

By on Feb 16, 2022

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