The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionvsHyatt Regency Sarasota
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club scores significantly better than Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club scores 94 with recommendations from 10 publications such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection 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."
Zagat
4.2
""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 Report
1.0
"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
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Popular among business travelers, the Hyatt Regency is contemporary in design and sits in the heart of the city across from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall." Full review
Star Service
"This is largely a business hotel, but its sophisticated tenor brings with it a decidedly 21st-century vibe, blending vibrant South Beach style with a pinch of residential flair. " Full review
Rough Guide
"The funky, stylish rooms boast brand-new bathrooms, Hyatt’s unusually comfortable beds, iPod docks, LCD TVs and soothing views of Sarasota Bay."
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Request one of the upper floors.
Gayot
"Here guests will find a great meeting point: resort amenities are brought together with an excellent urban location that provides easy access to museums, theaters and restaurants." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 294-room Hyatt Regency Sarasota is an upscale chain hotel that looks out on its own private marina in downtown Sarasota." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Impresses visitors with its inviting setting and stunning views of the property's private marina and Sarasota Bay...the rooms are fun and flashy, too, though not as much as the common spaces." Full review
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To enhance your stay, past travelers suggest requesting a room on a higher floor for optimal views.