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The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionvsSaddlebrook Resort
Saddlebrook Resort Tampa and The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club scores significantly higher than Saddlebrook Resort Tampa. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club comes in at #1 in Tampa Bay Area with accolades from 9 sources including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
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
Saddlebrook Resort Frommer's Fodor's Michelin Guide Gayot
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Set on 480 rolling acres of countryside, Saddlebrook is a landlocked condominium development off the beaten path." Full review
Fodor's "Situated about a half-hour north of downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot." Full review
Michelin Guide "Nestled among 480 acres of cypress shaded countryside, this luxury retreat combines fine dining and spa pampering with two 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses."
Gayot "The emphasis here is on activity---biking, hiking and swimming, and most importantly golf and tennis."
