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The Don CeSar

3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL, USA, 33706
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Introducing The Don CeSar as a 'Modern Tradition!' Known as Florida's Pink Palace® since 1928, the luxury hotel is revered internationally for its sprawling, sugar-white beach, unparalleled dining, rejuvenating 11,000 square foot Spa Oceana, fabulous fishing, children's program, nearby tennis and golf and award-winning meeting facilities. Compliant with our AAA Four-Diamond standards, our Hotel provides 277 guest rooms and suites which provide panoramic gulf views. With over 47,415 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space to accommodate groups of up to 500 people, your event will be everything you want it to be. Our hotel has never looked better with the upgrading of our lobby, Lobby Bar and signature restaurants. The Best has gotten even Better! The St. Pete Clearwater region offers visitors world class beaches, engaging recreation, unique arts and cultural districts, and an eclectic food scene unmatched throughout the Gulf Coast.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1928
Renovated2025
Total meeting space47,415 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms277
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
The Don CeSar Recent Awards • The Don CeSar was named the best historic hotel in Florida by Southern Living in their 2023 South’s Best Awards. • The Don CeSar won Best Wedding Venue & Best Hotel in the Best of St. Pete / Clearwater 2023 Awards. • The Don CeSar won the Silver Badge on U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels. • The Don CeSar was voted as the #1 in Best St. Pete Hotels on U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels. • The Don CeSar was selected as the only AAA Four Diamond Hotel in St. Pete Beach • The Don CeSar was listed on TravelAwaits' Best of Travel Awards as one of the Top 14 Luxury Hotels in the United States • The Don CeSar was included in Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film & Television History • National Register for Historic Places since 1974

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
47,415 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
22,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
5,671 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
16,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
500
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
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Grand Ballroom
5,671 sq. ft.
53 x 107 sq. ft.
15.6 ft.
500
50
300
-
500
300
50
180
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Grand Ballroom Arcade
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1,650 sq. ft.
15 x 110 sq. ft.
14 ft.
200
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200
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Ballroom Veranda
1,080 sq. ft.
12 x 90 sq. ft.
-
124
-
124
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King Charles Ballroom
3,450 sq. ft.
50 x 69 sq. ft.
15.2 ft.
400
70
240
400
350
170
50
144
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Del Prado Hall
2,120 sq. ft.
40 x 53 sq. ft.
15.2 ft.
300
50
120
300
150
110
48
72
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South Terrace
2,500 sq. ft.
50 x 50 sq. ft.
10.3 ft.
265
46
150
265
150
100
48
90
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South Terrace Veranda
|
2,652 sq. ft.
51 x 52 sq. ft.
-
100
-
100
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60
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North Terrace
2,500 sq. ft.
50 x 50 sq. ft.
10.3 ft.
265
46
150
265
150
100
48
90
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North Terrace Veranda
|
2,652 sq. ft.
51 x 52 sq. ft.
-
100
-
100
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60

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
277
Single (1 bed)
142
Double (2 beds)
124
Suites
36
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

From Tampa International Airport 4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607 Start out going north on George J Bean Pkwy toward Ground Transportation. Then 1.85 miles Merge onto I-275 S toward St Petersburg. Then 21.82 miles Merge onto FL-682 W via EXIT 17 toward St Pete Bch (Portions toll). Then 4.35 miles Turn left onto Casablanca Ave. (Casablanca Ave is just past E Maritana Dr.) Turn right into our parking lot. For valet, continue up the ramp.
Distance from airport 25 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $28.00/day )
Valet parking
( $38.00/day )
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

Non-Smoking, except in designated outdoor areas.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellations of a guaranteed reservations must be received five (5) days prior to arrival in order to avoid a charge equal to one nights room & applicable taxes. A cancellation fee will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be mitigates due to an illness, family or other legitimate emergency.

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Sustainable Practices

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Does The Don CeSar have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Don CeSar and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Don CeSar's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Don CeSar developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Don CeSar clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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