Love the decor and location. Beautiful grounds. Eclectic lobby. Great food. Loved the pool and waterfalls. Highly recommed taking the trolley around the loop for a quick tour of the sites to see. Don't miss the Chiluly hand blown glass chandelier in the ballroom.

Jo and I had the chance to stay at the historic Vinoy Hotel while visiting St. Petersburg. This is one of those extraordinary venues that should be on your must stay there list. The grand lobby of this restored 1925 classic hotel oozed with charm and elegance. We were greeted upon arrival in our rental Fiat 500 by the valet’s dressed as 1925 caddies with argyle socks and knickers.

Our standard king room was spacious with a desk, dresser and closet. There were soft signature brown robes to lounge after showering. There were simply no disappointments. Our room was upgraded to a bay view.

The hotel is a short walk to the River center and Bay Walk shopping streets. There was a great variety of restaurants and unique shop to experience. Take the time to ask the navigator (concierge) for a map and local recommendations.

My most memorable experience was the breakfast at the Marchand’s Restaurant in the Vinoy. It is simply the best I have ever had. The menu offered Vanilla Pancakes with strawberry compote and whipped cream or the Almond French toast with mandarin orange and carmel banana glaze. We indulged in the “healthy” Special K strawberry and ice cream smoothie. All this while seated in a historic space with carefully restored hand painted murals and decorations.

Step into an elegant past and book your stay at the Vinoy.

Great hotel,staff,rooms and location. Admittedly, a bit pricey. Our 3rd time there and each room was different but clean and comfortable. We like to walk with the smell of the ocean surrounding us. The Pier is fun but it sounds like they plan to tear it down and rebuild. May want to find out if it is under construction during your stay. That would take away a bit of the fun.

This hotel is so lovely, and the staff is as great as you could hope to find. The rooms are large, and the pool, spa, and sundecks are beautiful. The renovations are exquisite, and the charm of the 1920s still abounds. I would return again whenever I am in the St. Petersburg area.