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Tradewinds Island Grand vs The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection

Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club is the choice of most professionals compared to TradeWinds Island Grand Resort. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

Tradewinds Island Grand
Tradewinds Island Grand
7 / 10
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service Star Service
"Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot Gayot
"With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
9 / 10
501 Fifth Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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 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 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 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 Gayot
"This is the place to stay if you're seeking the city's most up-market accommodations."
Zagat 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 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 Fodor's
"Thoughtful renovations keep its yesteryear glamour and spot on the National Register of Historic Places." Full review
U.S. News & World Report 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
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