This hotel leaves alot to be desired. For $60.00 a night, one would at least expect clean sheets. The shower had mold and mildew, I was too scared to take a shower. There were open drug deals in the parking lot. The cable television did not even pick up one channel. The telephone would not even get a dial tone.... more

The Crystal Bay was perfect for me and 2 spring break buddies of mine! It was dirt cheap, and dirt-y.... but then again, so were we. this place was a retirement home that was "converted" into a hotel. Basically, I think they lost their license to be an old folks home and now the old folks still live there, they... more

I thought that I had seen it all, then I had an encounter with the Crystal Bay Hotel. I was greeted by a very charming voice on the telephone, supposedly the "owner", that convinced me that this would be my "home away from home", etc. I was told this "hotel"was quite the "jewel", safety, food, no crime, etc. would be... more

Having traveled the world over on business and occasional pleasure, I have been on every continent save Antartica, and resided in Hotels in most of the Third World including Somalia, Ethiopia, Eastern Europe and the People's Republic of China. Never have I seen a more gruesome excuse for lodging --The local convenience store rapidly sells out of scouring pads, which... more

In March this year we were travelling in Florida with my brother and his wife who were visiting from England. We booked the Crystal Bay Hotel by phone after checking their web site on the internet and held the rooms by credit card. When we arrived we were totally shocked at how bad the Hotel was, and how dirty the... more

I traveled to St. Petersburg with my family for a restful get-a-way. We stayed at the Crystal Bay Hotel in St Petersburg Fl. The hotel is very old, but very nice. Our rooms were clean and the furnishings were quite pleasing. The workers were pleasant and helpful. I will only stay at clean places, this hotel was very clean. Thank... more

I recently made the mistake of staying in this hotel. It was dirty, reaked of smoke, was loud and staff was not helpful. When asked where the vending machine was located I was informed that they did not have one on the premesis but were working on getting one soon. Being that it is located in florida a beverage machine... more

We are from Ohio and enjoyed staying at the Crystal Bay Hotel. It was filled with History and very clean. The workers were very polite and we will be back. more

If you're ever in the St. Petersburg, Fl. area, I would strongly recommend not staying at the Crystal Bay Hotel. Let me share my experience. My family and I were in town for a special event and the Crystal Bay was recommended to us. We had two rooms. I have travelled all over the world, including eastern Europe and I... more