Awards
Travel & Leisure Award Winner
Note Bene
Featured in the Guinness Book of Records for the most consecutive days of sunshine (768), St. Petersburg/Clearwater has an annual average temperature of 73 degrees and boasts 361 days of sunshine each year. The hotel has received the AAA 4 Diamond Resort award for 25 years and it's restaurant, The Maritana Grille boasts a Four Diamond rating as well. Also Featured on Travel Channel's daytime series "Great Hotels" as one of the greatest hotels and resorts in the United States. Make sure to take the history tour (ask about the ghosts and the stairway), reserve a seat for afternoon tea, and take advantage of "Home Sweet Loews."
Fine Dining on Site
At the Don CeSar Beach Resort - Florida's Legendary Pink Palace since 1928 - mystique and ambiance preserved from an earlier era are portrayed in its collection of spectacular restaurants. Guests dine in the epitome of luxury and European elegance experiencing Floribbean specialties, watch breathtaking sunset finales while sipping tropical favorites or spend a relaxing Sunday morning feasting on an incomparable brunch with an unparalleled view of the Gulf.
Fitness Center
Two CYBEX modular units featuring 10 separate stations, stairmasters, life cycles, Schwinn Airdynes, a CYBEX treadmill and elliptical machines keep heart rates up while yoga is performed Gulfside to calm and soothe.
High Speed Internet
Dial up as well as wireless which you can get anywhere on the property for a fee
Child Programs
CAMP CESAR (5-10) * * Discovering St. Pete "Don style," young guests enjoy the resort's seven-and-a-half miles of beaches, and two beachside pools along with coconut painting, beach relay races and scavenger hunts. CAMP CESAR counselors oversee the activities, allowing parents to rejuvenate at the Pink Palace while tikes explore their creativity and make new friends. Reminiscent of a traditional summer camp, each week also includes educational activities from an etiquette class or jewelry lesson to marine life discoveries or nature expeditions. At the end of the day, weary "campers" share their experiences with loved ones and retire to elegantly appointed surroundings and luxurious amenities. As part of the corporate Loews Loves Kids program, the Don CeSar makes traveling easy, fun and convenient for parents and kids. Loews Loves Kids has received accolades from Child, Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. Family and Redbook magazines for its innovative offerings. Amenities include special children's menus and contact lists for local pediatricians, family amusements and bonded baby-sitting services, plus a complimentary gift bag upon check-in including a Don CeSar coloring book. Kids spend the day exploring the beaches and garden surroundings of the Don and delving into exciting activities from beach crafts and seashell hunting to ice cream socials and Friday night themed "dinner parties."
Pets Allowed
Must have health certificate from veterinarian no more than 10 days prior to arrival; Must bring pet only to designated pet areas; No more than two pets per guest room; $25.00 per pet per stay; Have a cell phone or pet pager; Pets must be on a leash in all common areas; Pet must be house trained; Arrangements must be made with housekeeping to service room with pet gone or with owner present.
Pool, Outdoor
With the recent renovations, the Don CeSar has created a complete new look, revealing an open vista of the Gulf. World-weary travelers exit the Don CeSar to find a newly designed pool deck with rich Brazilian Ippa wood surrounded by fresh new landscaping including Canary Island Date Palms and tree-formed Oleander. Guests feel at home by the pool on royal blue cushioned lounge chairs and oversized umbrellas, relishing in the warm sun while enjoying a Bose sound system. For guests' convenience, poolside cabana styled changing rooms and restrooms are available. After the sun goes down, romantic lighting sets the ambiance for the new whirlpool accented with a mosaic of tiffany glass, and surrounded by a lush garden and overlooking the Gulf shores.
Spa Facility
Enjoy unique spa treatments that bring the sea to you with thalassotherapy treatments. Try Spirulina body masques, rejuvenating and firming wraps, sea scrubs and polishes followed by therapeutic massage -- guaranteed to relax and refresh. They are famous for their ocean front sunset couples massages - in tiki huts on the beach.
Ballooning, Hot Air
Make sure to ask the Conceirge about the possibilities
Beach
Seven-and-one-half miles of powdery shores for strolling, shelling or sunning. Or, skim the Gulf on waverunners, catamarans, kayaks, paddle cats, aqua bikes or get a gull's-eye view by parasail. Seaside landlubbers pass the time with horseshoes and volleyball, or just unwind in the shade of colorful cabanas. Daily sailing and waverunning clinics available.
Fishing - Ocean
Sport fishing is an angler's dream with trophy winners of marlin, sailfish and kingfish. Bottom fishing adventurers drop for grouper, snapper and amberjack, while those on shore cast for tarpon, redfish, trout and snook.
Golfing
ISLA DEL SOL - Riddled with 82 hazards and water coming into play on 18 holes, the 6,349-yard (5,777 m) course features narrow, palm-lined fairways, tightly manicured greens and Gulf breezes. Putting and chipping practice greens, clubhouse and restaurant. Additional, nearby courses available.
Hiking
Beach walks and tours
Shopping
Wonderful discoveries await guests on the Garden Level at the bottom of the sweeping grand staircase. In addition to The Beach Club , the luxury of all-inclusive "one-stop shopping" features resort logo store, Uncle Andy's Ice-Cream Parlor and intimate boutiques featuring men's and women's sportswear, gift items, beachside necessories and more.
Tennis Courts Nearby
Hotel guests can use the Har-true courts located nearby, transportation is provided
Volleyball
Beach volleyball available daily
Recommended Rooms
The two penthouses have recently been redone and have gorgeous views (one Gulfside and one Bayside) but the former Presidential Suite is also recommended.
