Cesar Hotel

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2026

Susanny

Beautiful resort and views. Excellent beach. However the resort is a little boring and there’s not much happening in the lobby or common area. If you’re not dining there isn’t much in the way of entertainment at night, and there’s nowhere nearby worth walking to (fine for a resort stay but not fine if the resort is lacking action).

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Ashraf

Amazing deal I love this place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Larry

GOOD ENOUGH WE WILL COME BACK OUR PRIMARY HOME IS ONLY 15 MINUTES AWAY. WE ENJOY QUICK VISITS TO RELAX. DOES THE DON CESAR EVER OFFER FL RESIDENT DEALS WHETHER INOR OUT OF SEASON THANKS

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Gary

Great

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Lori

Beautiful view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Ashley

Staff was amazing!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Joe

Great hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Mary

Luggage drop off and check in with Alexia was a great start. Pool & beach access was easy. Food at the Society Cafe was excellent and serve by Kyle was exceptional.

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Alejandra

Very disappointing experience at The Don CeSar. The price per night is high, but the reality of the hotel is completely different from what is shown online and on social media.

The overall condition of the property felt poorly maintained, outdated, and far below the level expected for a hotel with this reputation and pricing. The room cleanliness was unacceptable, especially the bathroom, which was honestly disgusting when we arrived. It made the stay uncomfortable from the very beginning.

For the amount of money being charged, basic cleanliness and proper maintenance should never be an issue. The advertising creates expectations that the hotel simply does not meet in real life.

The only positive part of our experience was Nick at check-in. He was very attentive, professional, and kind from the moment we arrived, and truly the only person who made us feel welcomed.

Overall, very disappointing and absolutely not worth the price.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

jeffrey

Beautiful beach. Everything was great. Spa date was a success. Loved it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

NATALIE

Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff. Hotel was clean and there was plenty to do. The only down side was the food. I made me sick and really wasn't very good I tried all of the restaurants and although presentation was pretty, taste was at like a 2.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Beatriz

Perfect view from our room!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Teresa

Beautiful hotel with attentive staff. Loved our room with partial ocean views. We loved the beach and loved that we had chairs with umbrella at no extra charge. Drink and food service on the beach was excellent. We will definitely be making this a regular Florida vacation spot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Michael

Grear

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Olivier

Overpriced. Great bar staff. Much too crowded.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Marousa Placiotis and Cesar

We had a nice clean room and a beautiful beach view! A few times in the night I heard our bathroom or room door jolt- hard to explain! But it is a VERY historic building! (Wink wink)😂
We were greeted with a glass of rose, which was a lovely touch. It was our anniversary so we even shopped in the gift stores on site.
The beach is fluffy sand and crystal clear water and I loved the lounge chairs and umbrellas included!
After check out we enjoyed the beach still that day and felt we received more value in that respect. There’s even a changing room and shower by the pool because at that point you don’t have a room, so that was awesome.
Overall amazing and we will be back soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Beautifully timeless, was married there 34 years ago. Service is exceptional and property well laid out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Ermandi

I liked everything staff beach view bar.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Debra

Outstanding hotel in all categories. We will be making a yearly, or more frequent, trip to Don CeSar. Loved it!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Olivia

Great place! Favorite hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Deb

Beach beautiful
Plenty of chairs and umbrellas
Excellent bar drinks

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Brian

Dated .. not good value

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Debra

I love everything about this resort. Fantastic rooms, amenities, service, food, beach accommodations. It’s all amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Tammy Emery

There is no place more beautiful and relazing than the Don CeSar~

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Effie

The beach was absolutely gorgeous! Bathroom was a bit small, but did the job. The food wasn't very good, sadly. but we had a wonderful weekend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Michael

5 star plus! Staff was wonderful Food and drinks were delicious! Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Ryan

The resort is really great, generally plenty of pool and beach chairs, really good food and drinks, clean, etc. For our stay they were filming a movie and one of the pools was shut down for part of it which was a little inconvenience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Alex

Perfect accommodation!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Adriane

In

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2026

Damon

I was in the area for a business meeting so my family went with me to hang out at the beach. Overall, the staff was not very friendly and seemed put off to help. The hotel is historic and cool, but rooms are small and for the price you would think other things would be more accommodating and nice. Prices were quite high for everything. The elevator system is awful and took so long that we used the stairs the whole stay. They were filming a show 2 of the 3 days we were there which shut down one of the avg sized pools (only have two) requiring all guests to cram into the other area. Filming also shut down the lobby and elevator area for an extensive time. I asked the front desk (two others beside me also asked) about why we’re not told about the filming and if there would be a discount. Front desk person just smirked and said that would not be happening. At the Society restaurant for dinner, my daughter who has an egg and nut allergy (we disclose to everyone) had to order a chicken soft taco with cheese. This was an off menu item they said they could do. It showed up with cubed chicken that was barely warm with a slice of Kraft cheese laying on it. It was disgusting. After voicing frustration, the manager who saw the same thing took off 10%. I don’t mind paying for things, especially for good service and nice amenities but this stay was well below expectations.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Calvin

Solid stay. But inconvenienced by the filming of The Statement while we were there. Had no prior notification or agreement to such conditions.

Pros:
-beautiful property and private access beach
-excellent restaurant and service at the Society Table
-Great pool (the one we had access to; other was closed due to above) minus one point below
-Fitness center and classes
-Kid friendly
-housekeeping top notch
-Variety of stores-ice cream/candy store was a hit with my kids

Cons
-smallish rooms and bathrooms
-lax rules regarding poolside eating/drinking (depends on your perspective) but swimming in a pool with spilt frozen drinks and greasy fingers from chicken tenders and fries isn’t exactly my idea of a refreshing pool
-slow / limited elevators

Would I recommend? Yes but make sure there’s no special events such as above going on.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

John R

This property has retained its beauty throughout the years. The property is clean and the staff pleasant. That said, there is not much around the property as it is out of the way a bit. This allows it to capitalize on convenience through its escalated pricing for even the most basic of amenities. Think of it more like a captive audience.
The bathroom showed signs of wear and regardless of the time of day or night, the water pressure in the shower was barely enough to make it out of the shower head. The toilet was extremely close to the wall and would not allow sufficient clearance for a larger person to sit comfortably. The rooms air filter was completely clogged, well past a preventative maintenance change.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Rafael

Espectacular and beautiful hotel! I hope to come back soon

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Brian

Beach was amazing. The staff was outstanding and friendly. The property is beautiful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Dana

This is an iconic hotel with an amazing history. Rooms are immaculate. The service is incredible. The food is terrific and the spa was really a great experience. I can’t say enough about our stay. We just love it here. Cant wait to return!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Christine

Property very clean, friendly fast service. Beach is perfect and pools are wonderful

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

James

This property is special in many ways. The history the service the cleanliness.. one of my favorite hotels.. The beach is one of the nicest in Florida

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kimberly

The resort was beautiful. Our room was very clean and the staff was super friendly. Also, the beach was gorgeous.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Cynthia

The hotel is lovely, but they have some challenges that affected my stay and my overall opinion of the property.
We waited 45 minutes in line to check in due to a system shutdown. The toilet in our room cycled all night, keeping us up, and requiring a room change. The hotel then didn’t recognize our prepaid room and charged me again for the room nights, pulling the funds from my bank account and adding undue charges to my credit card.
It was an unfortunate experience that will prevent me from wanting to stay there again, which is disappointing because I love the location and beauty of the building.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Richard Rudolph

Room had some issues. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

David

We stayed for a few nights at the end of our vacation and we wished we were there for the whole trip! We will be back!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Matthew

Room wasn’t clean, they forget to clean it one day so we got back to unmade bed and dirty towels. Overall sense of chaos at hotel. No amenities.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Kristina

Na

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Alaura

Loved our 4-night stay at the Don Cesar with my husband and 3 year old! The hotel & beach were clean, the staff was lovely, and the pink details were so fun. Nothing beats lounging on that beach under the pink striped umbrellas. The spa was luxurious & the live band at the Lobby Bar was fabulous. The bathroom was small, but that's to be expected of any historic hotel. It was still very nice. My only disappointment was the value at Maritana, the property's fine dining restaurant. The food was good, but $42 for two scallops on a bit of sweet potato puree was ridiculous. Overall, though, we were very pleased with our stay and felt like the Pink Palace became our beachfront \"home away from home.\" We intend to come back regularly!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Caryn

This was our third time at this property. They did a great job recovering from the hurricane and everything looks great. The staff at this property is amazing and the food is great.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Homayra

}
I booked The Don CeSar to celebrate my husband’s birthday, but the experience was very disappointing.

Our room had multiple issues, including a malfunctioning AC that left it uncomfortably cold and lack of consistent hot water. Late at night, an unknown individual knocked on our door offering towels we never requested, which felt unsettling and raised safety concerns.

We also had a confirmed dinner reservation at Society Table that was mishandled. After waiting, we were told our reservation had been overlooked. Meanwhile, other parties — including those without reservations — were seated ahead of us. Bar service during this time was also unprofessional.

Due to the combination of these issues, we chose to leave early. While the property itself is beautiful, the service and overall experience did not meet expectations, especially for a special occasion

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Cynthia

In a luxury hotel, it’s the small details that elevate

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

NICOLE

The property was gorgeous and location cannot be beat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

amy

This is an amazing hotel with a perfect beach location. Everyone was very helpful and welcoming. The only thing that makes the review a 4 star and not a 5 is the size of the bathroom in the room. The room was very spacious however the bathroom was so small it didn’t fit with the scale of the room and was a constant nuisance. I will go back and recommend anyone else to as well.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

allison

We stayed at this property for a few days on my sons Spring Break. The spa was absolutely horrible. I had a massage with upgrades and a pedicure. The massage was not at all good - my upgrade was for my face - and the upgrade was putting eye patches on - WHICH I HAVE IN MY BAG. I left with disgustingly greasy hair which I had to sit with during my \"relaxing\" pedicure which was right next to the hair cut station with the hair dresser talking and laughing with clients and the blow dryer constantly going. No offer of a water or tea. My pedicurist was clearly new - she did not do a massage nor did she really do any cleaning or cuticle cutting which was fine I guess.

Overall - the hotel was insanely overpriced for the room and the cleanliness. It was just not at all good and I would never book again - just go somewhere else if you are going to relax.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Carol

Beautiful property rooms could use an update

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Laura A

Cons (not very many). Finding the main entrance on arrival is a challenge, especially if you are not familiar with the area. You have to turn a block before what the GPS says. It is on a side street. The shower pressure was low, but what a beautiful shower! The adjoining room door on our side kept slamming all hours of the day and night which we think was a wind tunnel effect between the two rooms. That was annoying, but tolerable. On our last night at about 1:30 in the morning, there was a fire alarm that went off and we had to evacuate. A few minutes later, the hotel maître D came out and announced that it was a false alarm and everything was OK-back to bed. About 10 minutes later, the alarm went off again, and then again! We assumed it was a false alarm at that point. An overhead announcement saying that it was not a true alarm would have been nice. We also got to witness someone being taken out in handcuffs. A surprise as it is much more upscale than that! Apparently someone got a little too drunk and may have been roughing up his wife. Pros: We had a king suite that overlooked the courtyard and the pool and the ocean! Exceptional staff and on check in offered us a complimentary glass of bubbly! We didn’t try the more upscale restaurant but sampled their piña coladas (several!) and best I’ve ever had! The more casual restaurant and pool bar were great. Had a wonderful time despite the weather being rainy, cool and windy 2 of our days. Would love to go back!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Shayne

Great historic place that is clean and has a great spa

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Brian

Awesome stay!!! Loooove THE DON!!! Everything is exceptional and it may be haunted :) Will return very soon!!! CHEERS!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Carl

Yes

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Vickie

Great ocean view from both windows.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

David

The room was clean, but not as big as expected. Bathroom was also very small.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Overall was a wonderful trip. Will definitely be back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Julyanna

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

John

Great!

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Solomiya

Don Cesar was beautiful as always. We stay here often. But I have noticed in this visit and the last few that customer service is declining. For example for this trip, no one felt warm or welcoming, I understand they were very busy but when you’re paying $600-700 a nice 5 star hotel; the service should be exceptional. Checking in, the young lady felt so rushed, didn’t greet us welcomingly, didn’t smile, didn’t look up from her computer. At this price point you have to be able to be busy and still provide exceptional service.

We’ll be back because we love it here but I really hope the service doesn’t continue to slip because at some point it cheapens the brand and experience and isn’t worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Tomi

Really friendly staff, and absolutely beautiful and fun hotel!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Alexander

.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

John

Nice room overlooking the parking lot. Outside , the view is as always spectacular. 30 degrees outside very cold one night no heat but maintenance came and fixed it immediately. Shower low pressure. Room very clean internet was good, had good food and drinks, no cash accepted anywhere but staff was friendly and helpful wherever we were in the property. Loved every minute.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Marisa

LOVED this hotel. The art deco pink historic vibe is awesome as is the pool, the beach, the unique coffee shop (yay no starbucks) and, restaurants are good albeit a bit pricey.

The rooms are a tad small, but the bldg is old, so there is that consideration --- but overall, we LOVED our time spent here and if I was to go back to St. Pete I would stay here in a second.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Krista

Staff was exceptional, Especially Kim at the front desk and Denis at the car valet service. Room was very nice & clean. Small issue with the A/C but that was fixed quickly after alerting the front desk.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Robert

Paradise!

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

James

Great place very clean and friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Brian

Staff was excellent. Service was very good.
Facilities were beautiful and well maintained. The room size for the price was disappointing. The room was clean and well appointed but just too small. Especially the bath.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Gracie

Amazing hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

christa

Beautiful resort!!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Irina

Bathrooms had a strong odor.

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Kenneth

Beautiful hotel. Staff is excellent.
However, room was very warm - poor air conditioning.
Poor water pressure.
Bar menus are limited.
Other than that it is a very nice place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Patricia

Great stay! Plan on the beach. Alternate to the pool to cool off. Will be back. Beautiful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Ryan

yes

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Lindsay

Friendly staff, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, easy on off the highway. Family friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Stephanie

Generally we lined the hotel. Room was nice, staff were terrific. The only issues were the room not entirely clean as toys were left behind in the floor and our second night there was a lot of noise from all the people partying - hard to sleep for an early flight.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Beverly

Lovely hotel but a cold front came through this weekend and the hotel was having issues with the heating. Eating breakfast was about trying to find a warm spot. Luckily the coffee was great!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Dale

The hotel is just OK. It's pretty on the outside. It's very old. Neither the heating nor the cooling worked right even though they came up and \"fixed\" it. The clock was broken when we got there - no big deal, but, they were supposed to replace it and never did the whole time we were there. The bed was very comfortable though. Everything is extremely expensive.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

Cameron

Staff was exceptional, but rooms are very dated.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Jennifer

The Don never disappoints and the newly renovated rooms were lovely. First rate experience always.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

John

Worth every penny love this hotel and staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Leonid

Ocean view room was given for the upcharge. The property is magnificent. Views are incredible. Bathrooms are very small. Staff is incredible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Mike

Staff was super friendly. Rooms nice

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

lauren

Amazing and historic hotel. Love it!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

John

Great stay at the Don Cesar! Would recommend and will come back

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

julien

Beautiful art Deco design throughout. Great pools and location. Parking is convenient but overpriced. Food is not excellent at on site restaurants and amenities in the room including pillows, coffee, etc. could be better quality. Staff could focus more on the guests.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Edward Bradley

Spectacular beachfront. Very friendly and helpful staff. Luxurious room with a view of the gulf.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Lorraine

Gorgeous property! Beautiful ocean front view from our room. WARM pools, staff was there at every turn to make sure we were 100% comfortable and taken care of.
Gold star for sure!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Jaime

I have very mixed feelings about this hotel because it holds a lot of sentimental value for me — I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl. When I first arrived this visit, I was greeted very kindly, but unfortunately that warmth seemed to fade as my stay went on. Some of the staff were truly wonderful and made positive impressions, while others were noticeably unfriendly or dismissive. The rooms have been remodeled, but they were already updated on my last visit, and this time the renovation just didn’t feel well done or very clean, more like a quick, cost-effective refresh. I even found ants in the room, which was really disappointing.
The pool area was actually much nicer than before, which was a highlight, but there’s still no hot tub is disappointing but the pool is heated. For a property like this, that feels like a missed opportunity.
The food was unfortunately subpar, which is sad considering the hotel’s stunning grounds, rich history, and overall potential.
My biggest frustration was being told that a 1:00 PM checkout would cost $100 per hour on a Monday afternoon when the hotel didn’t seem busy. I’m used to Marriott and Hilton brands being far more accommodating in situations like that.
This is one of the most expensive hotels in the area, yet it really doesn’t feel like it when you’re there. It’s a beautiful property with so much charm and history. I truly want to love it. It could be amazing.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Richard

Great location. Wonderful attentive staff took care of everything all weekend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Patrick

Service and pool were nice. Rooms and bathrooms are small and needed some updating

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Aaron

Amazing!!!!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Andrew

Nice clean, kids and family friendly!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Hillary M

We stayed here for 5 nights with our 5 month old baby for a little R&R away from the northeast. We are so happy we chose The Don. It is an interesting and beautiful historic property right on a gorgeous beach with pools and several nice spots to eat and drink on site. The place is well managed and we felt very well take care of. From day 1, what made our experience were the wonderful people who work throughout the resort. Special shoutouts to Diana, the server at The Rowe Bar who gave us helpful tips on things to check out in the area, Jackie who kept the drinks and good vibes coming at the pool, and Yven and Jeckson from the coffee and gelato bar. The housekeeping staff were all super friendly and took great care of the room everyday. Dennis and the valet and bell teams got us in and out efficiently whenever we stepped out. We were able to get into St Pete to visit the Pier area a few nights and it was a very short drive. The list of excellent people working here goes on and on. We would definitely recommend The Don and would love to come back.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Ernestina Perez

Everything was spectacular, beach , pool, all amenities, we had a great experience

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Sahilen

Amazing Hotel and Staff! Def a must