The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection

501 5th Avenue Northeast, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States

Guest reviews: 8.9

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Honestly, The Vinoy is one of those places that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into old Florida glamour the moment you pull up. This pink palace sits right on the waterfront in downtown St. Pete, and I mean right on it – you can literally watch the boats in the marina from most of the rooms. The building itself dates back to the 1920s, and you can tell they’ve put serious money into keeping it looking sharp without losing that vintage charm.

What really gets me about this place is the location. You’re walking distance to everything that matters in St. Pete – the Dali Museum is maybe ten minutes on foot, and you can stroll down Central Avenue to hit all those galleries and coffee shops everyone raves about. The Saturday morning farmers market at Williams Park? Easy walk. Actually, the whole downtown grid is so walkable that you barely need your car once you’re checked in. Speaking of which, they do have valet parking (because of course they do), but fair warning – it’s not cheap. The golf course is right there too, which honestly surprised me the first time I visited. You don’t expect to find 18 holes this close to downtown, but there it is, all green and manicured.

The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a 4-star resort, though some feel more updated than others – I guess that’s what happens when you’re dealing with a historic building. The marina-facing rooms are obviously the winners here, especially around sunset when the whole bay lights up. Room service is solid, the spa does its job well, and the pool area actually stays pretty peaceful even when the hotel’s busy. You know what I really appreciate? The staff seems to genuinely know the area. Ask them about where to grab the best Cuban sandwich or which beach is least crowded on weekends, and they’ll give you real answers, not just whatever’s in the tourist brochure. The only thing that bugs me a little is how packed the restaurant can get during peak season – basically December through April when all the snowbirds descend on Florida. But honestly, that’s a St. Pete problem, not specifically a Vinoy problem. For what you’re getting – that waterfront location, the historic character, being able to walk everywhere worth going – it’s actually a pretty solid choice if you want to do St. Pete right.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 9.3

Comfort: 9.6

Location: 9.7

Facilities: 9.0

Cleanliness: 9.4

Value for money: 7.9

Connie from United States

9/10

It’s is beautiful great view

Carl from United States

9/10

Location. Resort amenities.

Marcia from United States

8/10

Room was clean and neat, staff was friendly and helpful, everything was wonderful and food at Paul's was very good. I also had spa services that were amazing, a massage and a facial.

Curtiss from United States

9/10

Beautiful renovation with excellent location

Sevil from Turkey

9/10

Location, spacious rooms, building, bars, restaurants

Jim from United States

8/10

Beautiful classic architecture, super comfortable bed, modern remodel, waterside location, very nice staff, availability of room service, nice pool

Angela from United States

9/10

The room and staff were amazing, from the valet team, doorman, front desk staff, concierge (Kevin) and Vivian in the Vinoy Resort store who suggested an amazing place for dinner.

Deborah from United States

9/10

Beautiful and location was perfect

Jennifer from United States

9/10

Everything

Mary from United States

9/10

Room was very large, clean and comfortable. Bathroom was very modern and new.

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • The Pier: 1.1 km
  • 400 Beach: 200 m
  • Spa Beach: 1 km
  • Elva Rouse Park: 1.1 km
  • North Shore Park: 950 m
  • Straub Park North: 200 m
  • Straub Park South: 500 m
  • The Pier Aquarium: 1.1 km
  • Chihuly Collection: 200 m
  • Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum: 950 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Paul's Landing: 300 m
  • Restaurant Annex 400 Beach: 200 m
  • Restaurant400 Beach Seafood & Taphouse: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • John's Pass: 16 km
  • Sunken Gardens: 2.2 km
  • The Dali' Museum: 1.4 km
  • Morean Arts Center: 1.9 km
  • Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: 7 km
  • Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame: 3.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Butterfly Lake: 6 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Spa Beach: 1 km
  • Bermuda Bay Beach: 9 km

Closest airports:

  • Tampa International Airport: 31 km
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 52 km
  • St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport: 18 km

ROOMS

  • Deluxe Guestroom with Resort Views, Historic Building, 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium Guestroom with Bay View, Historic Building, High Floor, 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium King Room with Bay View and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View - Hearing Accessible with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Resort View and Transfer Shower - Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Historic with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bay View - Historic with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View - Tower with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View - Historic with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Superior King Room with Bay View - Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom Premium King Suite with Bay View, Balcony, and Sofa Bed - Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium King Room with Bay View - Historic with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom King Studio Suite with Resort View - Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium King Room with Bay View - Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bay View - Tower with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bay View - Tower with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Historic King Studio Suite with Resort View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom King Suite with Resort View for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom Chairman King Suite for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom King Suite with Bay View for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Presidential King Suite with Bay View - Top Floor/Tower for 2 adults, 1 child
  • King Studio Suite with Garden View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom Superior King Suite with Sofa Bed and Bay View for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Historic One-Bedroom Chairman King Suite for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View - Hearing Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium King Room with Bay View and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible/Upper Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • King Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility Accessible for 2 adults, 1 child
  • King Studio with Garden view - Hearing Accessible for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Corner King Studio Suite with Partial Bay View - Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Resort View - Mobility Accessible/Roll-in Shower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe King Room with Balcony and Resort View - Mobility Accessible/Roll-in Shower with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View - Mobility Accessible/Roll-in Shower for 2 adults, 1 child
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FACILITIES

General:

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Auditory guidance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • 3 restaurants
  • Parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Pets allowed
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$45 per day.:

  • Electric vehicle charging station
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

HOTEL ADDRESS

501 5th Avenue Northeast, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States

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