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Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

Don CeSar Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida© St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Overview:

Gracious service and four-diamond dining awaits guests at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Lowes Hotel. Often referred to as the "Pink Palace," this exceptional historic resort set on Florida's Gulf Coast, blends European grandeur and seaside elegance into an enchanting experience reminiscent of yesteryear.

The internationally-known Don CeSar is perfect for romantic getaways, including romantic weddings and luxury honeymoons. Families on vacation can enjoy the wide variety of activities and a children's program. And, the resort's award-winning meeting facilities and spa are unparalleled.

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Location & Phone:

3400 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Toll Free: 1-866-728-2206

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Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel

Accommodations & Amenities:

Over 277 seaside European-styled guestrooms, including four suites and two penthouses offer breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay.

Amenities include a 24-hour fitness club, spa and wireless Internet. The daily resort fee includes unlimited local phone calls, 24-hour shoe shine service, turndown service, choice of weekday newspaper, in-room safe, self parking, 24-hour access to Beach Club & Spa and housekeeping gratuity.

Pets are allowed, but there are scores of restrictions including a weight limit, plus a $25 per night additional charge.

Restaurants:

Spectacular restaurants — The Maritana Grille, Sea Proch Cafe and Beach Comber Grill — offer luxurious fine dining in elegant surroundings with breathtaking views.

Salt water aquariums set the warm atmosphere of the signature four-diamond Maritana Grille that has been selected by Epicurean Rendezvous magazine as "One of the Top 100 Restaurants in Florida."

The other restaurants are more casual. One of the not-to-be-missed dining experiences at the Don CeSar is the Sunday morning King Charles Brunch featuring nearly 200 choices from appetizers to decadent desserts.

Recreation:

You'll never run out of something to do while staying at the Don CeSar Beach Resort. Whether you choose to stroll the seven-and-a-half miles of sugar white beach collecting shells or skim the Gulf on a WaveRunner, get a relaxing seaside massage or catch the view from a parasail, enjoy the Gulf view from the pool or play a round of tennis or golf. And, that's just the beginning of the many recreational opportunities.

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