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The Don CeSarvsGrand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Don CeSar is the choice of most professionals compared to Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The Don CeSar comes in at 90 with recommendations from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
The Don CeSar
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $326/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "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
Michelin Guide "Elegantly designed in breezy Florida pastels and light woods, guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Clega Bay."
DK Eyewitness "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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Travel + Leisure "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
Jetsetter "Old world elegance meets modern family fun in St. Pete with nouveau American fare and a tony spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "The magnificent, coral-pink Don CeSar shimmers like a mirage as you approach St Pete Beach from the causeway." Full review
Star Service "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
Gayot "This grand pink lady stands proud as one of the area's most beloved historic landmarks."
Fodor's "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
Travel + Leisure "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"
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Fodor's
Oyster Star Service Gayot
Zagat
The Telegraph
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Situated on the western edge of Tampa, near the airport and overlooking the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Grand Hyatt has a lot to offer—both in its guest rooms and on the property." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Grand Hyatt is essentially an airport hotel that caters to business travelers, but its lovely location on a 35-acre nature preserve makes it feel more like a resort." Full review
Star Service "This luxurious property is Hyatt's flagship in this gulf coast city and a high watermark for the chain." Full review
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There are four bars to choose from, including one adjoining Armani’s poolside venue and one attached to the lobby.
Gayot "With 22,000 square-feet of meeting space, this hotel is one of the most popular sites in the area for fly-in conferences and business get-togethers."
Zagat4.0
""Beautiful" views and two pools await at this "low-key" hotel, located on a 350-acre wildlife preserve that includes a "lovely" nature trail."
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Tampa’s flagship hotels, with a strong focus on business travellers but with plenty for holidaymakers to enjoy." Full review
