Loews Don CeSar, St. Pete and Clearwater

The Don CeSar

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 4 (1 vote)

TripAdvisor Review

4366 Reviews

Guide Price £2,729 per person

Based on 10 April 19 departure from London Gatwick flying with British Airways, staying for 7 nights room only in a Double Room (2 adults sharing) including car hire.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.

The Iconic Pink Palace

Dating from 1928, Florida’s famous Pink Palace is revered internationally for its sprawling sugar-white beachfront and unparalleled Gulf of Mexico views. This architecturally impressive hotel is one of the state’s finest and combines years of expertise with modern, trend-setting features. Enjoy exquisite seafood dining, spoil yourself with an indulgent treatment at Spa Oceana or take a dip in two of Florida’s most legendary hotel pools and then look forward to the elegance and comfort of your beautiful Don Cesar guest room at the end of a day. The perfect option for a special Florida getaway.

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Deluxe

General Information

Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
277 rooms
Minimum age: 21

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities

Accommodation Type

Iconic

Board Basis Options

Room Only

For Families

Babysitting
Kid's Club

General Information

Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
277 rooms
Minimum age: 21

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities

Accommodation Type

Iconic

Board Basis Options

Room Only

For Families

Babysitting
Kid's Club

Location Highlights

The Don CeSar

Approx. 30 mins from Tampa International Airport

4366 Reviews

77% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 2602
Very Good 941
Average 417
Poor 211
Terrible 195

What to Expect

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Sep 20, 2018

Quiet and romantic

Denver, Colorado

Negatives: Outdoor pool area currently under construction and private beach is experiencing some red algae. Not close to activities, shopping or bars but shuttle service and bicycles are available. $20/day to park your car as a guest. My husband and I got a complimentary checkout until 1 and was told we could use the pool and stay on property until we needed to leave for our flight. Told we could use the spa room showers to clean up and our room keys would still work to get us in everywhere. Keys do not work!! Positives: Stunning historic hotel and spotless. Friendly staff and restaurants have good food. Ice cream parlor is adorable with some of the best ice cream I have had. In room mini bar. Beautiful room views from all directions of your room.

Sep 17, 2018

Worst stay yet!

Fairfield, Connecticut

The family did a long weekend at the Don - we visit at least twice a year. The hotel has definitely lost some of it’s specialness since it was taken over by Loews but the family still liked it up until our most recent stay. When we booked our rooms we were not alerted to the fact that the hotel was under construction or that there was red tide. One of the pools and the hot tub were under construction. Since there was red tide the beach was not an option so everyone had to jam into the one open pool - this meant families with children and drunk wedding guests blasting music. We also felt that food and beverage service was incredibly slow - you have 100 people at the pool - add an extra waiter! Just terrible. In addition to the inconvenience of the construction - there was loud tile cutting and drilling even on Saturday morning. I also noticed that we were still charged a resort fee - not at a discounted rate. When I asked for a late check out - 1:30 - I was told I was only allowed up to 1 pm or I had I pay. Like really? I know that the hotel staff must know it is wrong to not alert incoming guests about the construction. They cannot be idiots so to me it felt very manipulative. I felt taken advantage of. Very disappointing all around. I heard there is a new luxury hotel opening on Tampa - I will be going there for my next stay.

Sep 15, 2018

Might Want to Wait Before You Book

The Don CeSar was on our list of places to stay. Admittedly, I love historic hotels and architecture. The Don makes a dramatic first impression. The exterior is quite beautiful. We get quite spoiled living in Florida as there are many beautiful places to stay. Upon entering the hotel we were a bit underwhelmed, however once we got into the interior of the hotel it was quite pretty. The rooms, however need updating and general maintenance. We booked a suite and were shocked by how small it was. We could have gotten beyond that if the room itself wasn't in such poor condition. Upon opening the pull out sofa we discovered it was covered in mold/mildew. The carpet was torn in the room and the chair was filthy. The bathroom towel looked like they belonged in a car wash, not in a luxury hotel. I will say this hotel has a great staff, I called down to the front desk and explained that the room needed upkeep and replacements and they moved us to another room. It was better, but still quite dated. The hotel is also renovating one of its pools. Normally this would not be an issue, however the hotel is experiencing red tide so you cannot go in the ocean. As such the halls smell very fishy and the one existing pool was quite crowded. The red tide is beyond the hotels control however they should notify guests. I kept thinking how unfortunate it would be for someone traveling far away to find they could not utilize the beach nor fit in the one open pool as there are so many people in it. We left the hotel early this morning as there was nothing else for us to do there. I should also mention that the room was not discounted due to renovations or the red tide. We paid over $500.00 for one evening. I'd also like to note that the two beds in the bedroom appear to be full sized. This was not a huge issue for us as I'm short compared to my husband that is tall and my kids worked it out with one on the couch and one in the bed, but if you are a tall family, you might want to consider different accommodations. We left the Don feeling so disappointed. I'm sad that this beauty is experiencing some neglect and sad for the sea animals that are dying as a result of the red tide. My suggestion would be to wait before booking, at least until the pool is renovated. Also of note, if you call the hotel and ask for the status of the beach, they transfer you to a number that doesn't pick up.

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TripAdvisor Reviews

4366 Reviews

77% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 2602
Very Good 941
Average 417
Poor 211
Terrible 195

What to Expect

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Sep 20, 2018

Quiet and romantic

Denver, Colorado

Sep 17, 2018

Worst stay yet!

Fairfield, Connecticut

Sep 15, 2018

Might Want to Wait Before You Book

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Hotel

The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

TripAdvisor Review

The Iconic Pink Palace

Double room

Fitness studio

Maritana Grille

Maritana Grille

Rowe Bar

Rowe Bar

Rowe Bar

Sunsets Lounge

Swimming pool

Bay View King Room

Spa Treatments

Terrace

The Don CeSar

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

General Information

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

For Families

General Information

Main Facilities

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

Board Basis Options

For Families

For Families

Location Highlights

The Don CeSar

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Quiet and romantic

Worst stay yet!

No more bait and switch!

Worst dining experience in a while

Might Want to Wait Before You Book

TripAdvisor Reviews

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Quiet and romantic

Worst stay yet!

No more bait and switch!

Worst dining experience in a while

Might Want to Wait Before You Book

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