So many wonderful things to say about this hotel, there isn’t enough room. Hotel is gorgeous, location is perfect, staff is helpful, excellent housekeeping. Then there are the little things like you can tip your housekeeping person via a Venmo like app. The hairdryer is a high-end hairdryer versus the junk you usually get. Gym excellent. Even the gift shop is nice. Highly recommend and I will be back.

Went for our 46th wedding anniversary. From beginning to end it was excellent. We came in early and the girl at check in went out of her way to find a room for us instead of waiting. The hotel sent us a complementary bottle of champagne to our room with a handwritten note of congratulations and thanks for sharing our celebration with them. Food at Paul’s was fantastic! The area was a zoo due to events at the marina but the hotel staff from valet to check in was exceptional. Even a cold bottle of water in our cup holder from the valet! Thank you hotel staff and management for an unforgettable stay!

Our stay at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club was exceptional from start to finish. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, blending historic charm with modern luxury in a way that feels both elegant and welcoming. Every detail of the property is well-maintained, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you're staying somewhere truly special. The floral arrangements deserve their own review! they were exquisite! The food was excellent, the staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and the level of service throughout our stay was top-notch. Whether we were dining, exploring the property, or simply relaxing, the experience consistently exceeded our expectations. They provided us with metal water bottles to fill with still, sparkling or tap water that was located throughout the hotel, which I thought was a nice touch. The location was perfect. Right on the water, and right in the middle of shopping, food and entertainment within walking distance. The Vinoy is the kind of place that turns a trip into a memorable experience. If you're visiting St. Petersburg and looking for a luxury hotel with outstanding service, beautiful surroundings, and great amenities, I highly recommend it. We look forward to staying here again on our next visit.

We had Hayden as our waiter at Paul’s poolside restaurant. He was so professional and really took such great care of us. He provided outstanding service. We were there with our two grandchildren. He was wonderful with children. What a great hire! Keep up the great work in hiring outstanding staff members! The ONLY thing I would like to see more of is, kids activities, pool toys or something more kid friendly in the pool area. Other than that, it was fabulous!

Stayed at The Vinoy from 4/23–4/28 and had such an amazing experience. We stayed in the newer tower and our room was so cozy. We had a balcony facing the tennis court side and the sunsets every evening were beautiful. The hotel itself is gorgeous, clean, welcoming, and in such a convenient location. We didn’t even need to rent a car because we could walk everywhere we wanted to go, although honestly we spent most of the trip relaxing at the hotel. The pool staff truly made the experience special. Joanna went above and beyond the entire trip and was genuinely one of those employees you remember long after vacation ends. There were even times she was not assigned to our cabana and still checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Shannon was also amazing and so fun. Honestly all of the pool staff were great. We also loved the food at the hotel. We ate at Parasol basically every day by the pool because the salads and drinks were SO good. Lottie was another favorite for coffee, pastries, and bagels every morning. Such a special mother daughter trip and we’ll absolutely be back next year!

The Vinoy Team was absolutely amazing! I am a Wedding Planner and loved working with Maddie for the preplanning and so many Team Members onsite the day of the event! They made everything absolutely seamless and everyone we came into contact with Event Staff, Catering Staff, Hotel Staff in the halls was so kind and always willing to go above and beyond! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and care for their Wedding Day! The Property and Location is amazing and has plenty of spaces for overnight accommodations of all sizes!

Very nice hotel in great position with an old world feel - we didn’t try the restaurants but did have in room dining which was decent . Also used the hotel e-bikes which was a great way to look around . Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were a good size and had comfortable beds. One of the drawbacks in the room was the inability to open any windows and despite having good air con it made the room stuffy and hot when we arrived back to the room after an excursion.

The Vinoy is exceptional. We traveled as a couple and loved everything from the stunning pool and pool bar to the effortless luxury throughout the property. The lobby is so enchanting with the florals to the rich history on the mezzanine level. Every food & beverage outlet was excellent, with Elliot Aster standing out , we loved it so much we ate there three times! The staff truly understands hospitality: warm, attentive, and knowledgeable at every turn. Plus, the walkability of downtown St. Petersburg made the stay even better. An iconic hotel that lives up to the hype — we can’t wait to return.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the Vinoy Spa. From the moment I arrived, everyone was kind, welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring. The spa itself is absolutely beautiful and incredibly relaxing—exactly what you hope for in a luxury spa experience. Christine, in particular, made my experience truly unforgettable. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions and really listen. When she learned that I had recently lost my home in a hurricane, she went above and beyond to make sure I felt cared for, supported, and completely at ease. Her kindness, compassion, and professionalism meant more to me than I can adequately put into words. Every person I encountered at the spa reflected that same level of warmth and excellence, but Christine truly made my visit extra special. This was more than just a spa day—it was a moment of healing and comfort during a very difficult time. I am so grateful and highly recommend the Vinoy Spa to anyone looking for an exceptional, heartfelt experience.

I just returned from a stay at the Vinoy and I have very mixed opinions. I was going back and forth between the Vinoy and Don Cesar but based on location, the Vinoy won. I was there for two nights, checked in on Sunday afternoon. I was a little surprised that no one was there to help with my bags but wasn’t a big deal since I only had a carry-on. I went to the front desk and there was one young man there (Gavin) helping a woman. He was smiling, showing her the map of the hotel, providing dinner recommendations, the works. When he was finally done, I stepped up and his whole demeanor changed, actually the complete opposite. No hello, welcome barely a smile. He asked for ID and a credit card. Checked me in, took out the map showed me where my room was (made sure to tell me to take the elevator since I had bags and had to go to the lower level) and didn’t offer any type of recommendation for anything…I took my keys and drink cards and headed to my room. I went to the pool and the guy who set up my chair was lovely as was the woman serving drinks/food. She checked on me several times and was so pleasant. Unfortunately, that was not the case the next day, Monday. I had another awkward encounter with Gavin, where I stopped at the front desk and asked him about using my drink card since I forgot to use it the day before. You would have thought I was speaking another language (which I wasn’t) the way Gavin looked me and acted like he didn’t understand what I was saying. And once again, he was helping another woman before me with a completely different demeanor. I found him to be aloof and dismissive. Almost as if he was too good to be helping ME. Ok, so off to the pool. It was about 11:30 and there were plenty of seats and I had a very nice pool attendant who found me a great spot and set up my chair. The woman taking drink and food orders came over and introduced herself and said she would be taking care of me for the day. Unfortunately, I did not get her name but she was an older woman and was there the entire time I was there from 11:30-4:30. That was the one and only time I saw her. I tried to wave make, eye contact when she ran by or even came close to my seat (I was by the hot tub where the handicap seat is) but to no avail, I was ignored. I noticed she checked on the families near me, the group of guys, the couples but for 5 hours I couldn’t even get a “are you doing ok?” Finally at 2:15, I walked to Parasol to order food and she was at the bar. She didn’t acknowledge me, I asked the bartender (who was actually nice) if I could order from him and he said absolutely, while the whole time she was putting in her other orders at the register and not paying me any attention. I actually ended up ordering from the other restaurant (Paul’s Landing) and that was fine. You never want to go to the place of was it because I’m African American and was the only single, African American woman at the pool? But sadly, in this case I can’t help but think it for both instances with the front desk experience and the pool lady… Lastly, housekeeping….didn’t even get it on my last day. When I returned to my room after my pool day at about 4:45, the room had not been cleaned and I did not have the do not disturb sign on the door. I called and asked to have someone come, they showed up at about 5:45 and asked if I needed towels, clearly not intending to clean my room…. So all in all, not horrible, but definitely not great. Not sure I would come back or recommend.