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The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionvsHotel Ranola
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club ranks significantly higher than Hotel Ranola. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
501 Fifth Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The city's finest hotel. Dominating the northern part of downtown, it overlooks Tampa Bay and is within walking distance of the Pier, Central Avenue, and other attractions." Full review
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If you need enough room to sit outside, request a balconied unit in the new Tower Wing.
DK Eyewitness "Within walking distance of The Pier and Central Avenue, this Meditteranean-style resort is one of the most upmarket stays in the area."
Star Service "Opposite a large park and marina, half a mile northeast of the city center, the resort has a colorful history and equally colorful design." Full review
Rough Guide "If you want to stay over in style, try this pink hotel opened in 1925 as a haven for the rich and famous."
Michelin Guide "Babe Ruth was among the celebrities who wintered at this opulent Mediterranean Revival 1925 landmark, considered one of St. Pete's architectural jewels."
Gayot "This is the place to stay if you're seeking the city's most up-market accommodations."
Zagat4.2
""Old charm" and "restored beauty" usher guests into a "historic" era of "movie-star" glamour at this "classy", "idyllic" St. Petersburg landmark."
Travel + Leisure "Venerable 1925 bay-front Mediterranean-style hotel, complete with its own 74-slip marina, in a convenient location near shopping and museums." Full review
Fodor's "Thoughtful renovations keep its yesteryear glamour and spot on the National Register of Historic Places." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Picturesquely positioned on St. Petersburg, Florida's beautiful waterfront, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club has elegant and anchored boats in its sights. Travelers..." Full review
Hotel Ranola Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
118 Indian Place, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide Star
"Small, hip boutique hotel, with just nine rooms and excellent service; crisp, stylish rooms come with plasma TVs, hardwood floors... full kitchens and free wi-fi, and it’s an easy walk to Main St."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The nine rooms feel like a designer's brownstone apartment: free-spirited and effortlessly artful, but with real working kitchens. It's urban funk, walkable to downtown Sarasota." Full review
