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The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionvsOpal Sands Resort & Spa
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club is the choice of most professionals compared to Opal Sands Resort. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club comes in at #1 in Tampa Bay Area with recommendations from 10 sources like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
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
Opal Sands Resort & Spa
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"A grand, glittering high-rise resort at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, with its curved, glass-fronted design providing ocean views from every room and an ultra-modern ambience." Full review
Jetsetter "A brand-new resort on the best beach in America, according to TripAdvisor, including a suite option." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The glistening-white, semicircular facade of Opal Sands Resort is the talk of Clearwater Beach, where the resort is the latest addition to the luxurious Opal Collection." Full review
