My wife and I booked a 3 night stay on short notice to visit family in the area and couldn't have been more pleased with the overall experience. We booked a queen room with a balcony facing the city and waterway. Last time we stayed we had a king room with a full gulf front view but those were sold... more

I don't understand the negative reviews on here about the Don...our stay was absolutely perfect! The rooms are on the small side but that is the charm of a 1920s hotel....the place is full of character. The Don is charming and in a great spot right on the beach. We found the breakfast at the Sea Porch Cafe to be... more

The Don CeSar has really gone down hill. I had one of the worst experiences of my life at this hotel. After booking 2 months in advance, we were "upgraded" to a room with two double beds rather than a king. I had to argue for 2 hours with the staff in order to get a room with a king... more

My sister and I stayed for one Saturday night with our 2 teenagers while touring local colleges. Location (right on the beach) can't be beat. Valet was offered at no charge because the self-parking was full due to three weddings being held at the hotel that night. Our kids loved it. The rooms are large so we weren't cramped. Our... more

My husband and I first went to the Don Cesar in 1997. Loved the luxurious setting, fabulous staff, wonderful amenities so much, that we bought a vacation condo on St. Pete's Beach and when we rent our condo to tenants, we still stay at the Don Ce Sar. The beach bar is great, the beach is beautiful. And we always... more

The hotel itself was really nice, the bell staff was extremely friendly, and the food was pretty decent. However, the nicer (of the two) restaurants is closed on Sunday/Mondays and the front desk attendee (at least the one when we checked out on Monday) was not the most helpful. Make sure you check out the ice cream shop - it... more

Lowes has made great positive vibe at the Don. We were there for a week in May 2009 and now just returned from 3 days. A new Jamaican Head Chef is producing food that tastes good and looks good! They've added fruit to the drinks at the pool bar and one could believe they are in Bora bora! The rooms... more

My husband had a business trip and I tagged along. The "big pink castle" on the beach is absolutely awesome to drive up to. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We had a great time at this fabulous resort. I couldn't help imagining what it must have been like when the hotel was first opened in... more

Our family of 4 enjoyed our trip. Sometimes traveling with 2 teenage girls is difficult.There tastes and interests differ,but the "Don" was a hit for everyone. more