Name: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Address: 333 1st St S, Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, US
Price range: $101–$329 per night
Rating: 7.58

What guests think

At Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, travelers praise the walkable downtown location, while frequent complaints focus on long elevator waits, valet-only parking with high fees, dated rooms with small bathrooms, and inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance.

Many enjoyed the pool area and bay or city views, and some suites feel spacious and comfortable. Service is mixed: numerous guests call staff welcoming, but others reported slow or unhelpful check-in, valet frustrations, and housekeeping gaps. Overall, expect a convenient location with trade-offs in aging infrastructure and added parking costs.

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Facilities

Elevator outages and slow lifts are a recurring issue, leading to long waits. Parking is valet-only and often viewed as expensive; the pool is generally liked, with occasional notes about older facilities and limited gym or bar hours.

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Ilze

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Long wait for the elevator and car, when the hotel is full. Also, stairs are not available to walk down from the lower floors. Nice and clean hotel. Expensive parking

2

Rodrick

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The elevator went down the first night. Spent more time waiting for the elevator than I did for local activities. They had 3 elevators and only one worked. The stairs were no better very crammed not to mention there was only one set of stairs. Bad experience.

10

Jerry

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was excellent. The breakfast was excellent. The parking rate of $45 was too high. Minimum street parking.

10

Aurelio

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great but the elevators are terrible

2

Taylor

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I rate this location a D- Dated, dirty, and dangerous. The rooms had clearly not been updated in a long time, the carpet was disgusting and tattered, and there was only 1 functional elevator for a 15 story hotel which created frustrating, dangerous, and inaccessible conditions. During check out I was unable to carry my bags down the stairs because they were too heavy and I waited 47 minutes for an elevator. Guests were overloading elevators because of the desperation of not having adequate options, despite warnings posted on the door to only have 5 guests at a time. To make things worse when I tried to address with Hilton they didn’t really seem phased. I regret booking here and would not recommend booking here.

10

Michael

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Within walking distance to everything. Pool area is lovely.

8

Michelle

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay - only would have been better if they told me upfront that valet parking was $45.00

6

Jared

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was ok. It had a splatter of something on the lamp shade and in the bathroom when arrived. No conditioner in the shower. The gym was okay except the treadmills sucked. Out of 3 only one worked properly. Property was kind of dirty too. Staff was cool.

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Amanda

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location and great hotel. 55+ tax and tip for parking is the downfall. No other options.

6

Heather

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is in a great location, walkable to the grocery, restaurants and nearby attractions. The staff were so friendly and excellent! The facilities are older and non-working elevators created a lot of wait-time and disruption to the weekend. At one point, my husband waited almost 40minutes to get on an elevator to the 11th floor. Upon checkout Sunday morning, many folks were carrying their bags down flights of stairs, because they could not get on an elevator. It's a real problem and makes return to this hotel very unlikely until the elevators are repaired and all in working order.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: several reviews cite dirty carpets, mildew or damp odors, and maintenance oversights, while others found rooms clean. Housekeeping reliability varies.

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Brannon

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sheets was really dirty someone left the inside leafs from their cigar tucked in the sheets a when I got in ready to get in the bed it was thrown everywhere. When I called the front desk they didn’t seem to care they literally dropped off new bedding and told us to just change the sheets ourselves. The most uncomfortable night ever

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Brent

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was dirty, duvet had a stained blood drops "pop corn" ceiling was crumbling and my allergies were triggered when the air quality suspect. worst Hilton ever stayed in entered room

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Nicholas

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon entering the room, I expected at least basic standards of cleanliness and maintenance, but several issues immediately stood out: 1. Carpet Stains & Wear – The carpet is stained and unevenly cleaned in multiple areas, especially near walls and furniture. The patterns only highlight how worn and inconsistent the upkeep is. 2. Sink & Faucet Area – The sink shows signs of neglect, with visible grime and mineral buildup around the faucet. It’s not only unsightly but raises hygiene concerns. 3. Furniture Condition – The cabinetry is chipped and scuffed, with rust on the bottom edge and signs of long-term wear that haven’t been addressed. 4. Surfaces – Dusty, smudged, or sticky spots are visible on counters and furniture tops, indicating a lack of thorough cleaning between guests. 5. Wall & Fixture Maintenance – There are splatter marks and water stains around bathroom fixtures and walls. These should be cleaned regularly and are clearly overlooked. 6. Shower Shelf – The corner shelf in the shower is poorly maintained and looks unsanitary. The caulking is sloppy and aged, with visible residue. 7. Electrical & Bed Area – Behind the nightstand and bed, dust, food particles, and a tangle of exposed cords make the area feel neglected and unsafe—clearly not cleaned in quite some time. Overall, the room does not reflect the standard promised or expected. It appears superficially wiped down but not properly cleaned or maintained to meet guest expectations. This experience is f

4

Jerry

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon entering the room, the smell took me back to my high school gym locker - old socks. I noticed the bottoms of my feet were turning black - the carpet was so nasty.

6

Candi

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the location was great and the staff were very nice, our room was so musty/moldy that it immediately cause asthma issues for me. We stayed because we only needed one night, but any longer and the strong mold would have made me sick. The room was so damp, the floor felt damp, the bedding felt damp and our clothes INSIDE our suitcase were damp when we got home.

4

Nicola

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Most of the stay was good but there was blood stains on the mattress sheets that we found. The ac vents were also extremely dusty.

2

Kayla

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was nothing like the pictures the entire hotel was old, smelly, and just not it. The tv didn’t even work when we got there, the bath still had water in the tub, and the sheets felt damp. The entire hotel smelled weird also. Very dissatisfied

4

Enya

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was disgusting with black mold in bathroom. Staff was nice. Would not stay again.

6

Michelle

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to wait in line for 45 minutes to check in. Not sure if there was not enough staff. Heard many people’s rooms were not ready. One elevator was broken. Makeup stains on towels. What I am hoping was white paint on the bed skirt. No fan in bathroom. Dirty carpet. Worn out chairs in lobby….

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Kimberly

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The whole hotel was filthy. The carpet in the bedroom smelled dirty and disgusting. The furniture in the room looked like something picked up off the side of the road. Only one out of the three elevators was working our whole stay. There were beer cans and garbage in the bushes by the pool for days. The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Would not recommend this place.

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Rooms

Many rooms feel dated with small bathrooms, humidity or noise near elevators or from AC, and occasional Wi-Fi or A/C issues. Some suites are spacious with good views, and beds are often comfortable.

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Amauris

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would like to share some feedback around AC temperature which was somehow uncomfortable to sleep over the night.

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Jeffrey

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in downtown with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The room was a little outdated. It would have been nice if there was coffee in the room.

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Judy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room, while spacious was in poor condition. Upholstered furniture was run down, bathroom was dirty and tiles were broken and moldy. Mattress was worn out. The public areas of the property were in very good condition and clean.

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LILLIAN

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our room, it was spacious and reasonably priced. The king suit that has a separate sitting room with a TV and the bedroom also has a TV. The location was perfect for exploring the Dalí museum.

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Candi

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the location was great and the staff were very nice, our room was so musty/moldy that it immediately cause asthma issues for me. We stayed because we only needed one night, but any longer and the strong mold would have made me sick. The room was so damp, the floor felt damp, the bedding felt damp and our clothes INSIDE our suitcase were damp when we got home.

6

William

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was just ok. Paper holder falling off the wall. Heard the elevators all night long. Hotel in need of renovation. Just Ok

8

Thomas

Mar 4, 2025

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While the property was perfect for getting to and from the Indy car race track, our room was disappointing. For a room that cost almost $900/night to be placed next to the three running elevators was terrible. When I tried to change the room location, they told me they were booked (expected that) and no other rooms were available. Not happy with that.

8

Forrest

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty outdated, and our carpet had some stains, plus the toilet was running a lot even when not using it. But other than that, it's on a great location, the bed was super comfortable, and the hotel amenities were very nice!

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Pamela

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view of the airport and bay from the 13th floor was amazing

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Mary Anne

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was fine my major complaint was the strength of your Wi-Fi If you are giving free Wi-Fi it should be serviceable. Also outlets for electronics were few

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Service

Many guests describe staff as friendly and helpful, including valet. Others reported rude or unresponsive interactions, long check-in lines, and difficulties resolving issues.

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Kefei (Philip)

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was relatively old, but assistant service manager was the worst experience. We had next door banging loud music and screaming starting 2am, and I had to go downstairs to complain. The next day during check out, this assist manager showed absolutely no empathy or being apologetic, instead gave the snobby comments and was truly rude. Name is Alex Wahl. I didnt expect a Hilton stay, especially in St Pete to be so bad. Needless to say i will definitely stay away going forward. Not worth a 2nd chance.

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Mike

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I won’t be too tough as it is a budget friendly hotel but that’s about the last of the positive. 445 pm and room was not ready…the good news was they reassured me by also explaining that there was no eta…this was also after waiting 30 min in line to find this out…and we had 20min to check in and get ready for a wedding which we had to do in a lobby bathroom and a friends room. But at least all we needed the room for was to sleep after the wedding which was fine….they made up for it all though with the $45 valet which took over 20min and when getting into our vehicle, found buckets of sweat on all the leather, center console, seat and door…literally everywhere…had to go back into the hotel and ask for a towel to clean it up! Brutal lol I’ve staid here before and just as bad of an experience. Good price and you REALY get what you pay for here…

10

Jeff

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cynthia and the rest of the staff were very professional, polite, and treated me like family! I’ve never had any issues when I stay there, this is why I continue to stay there. It’s very rare to have a perfect check in and check out! Have to give a shout out to the valet guys, they’re also very polite, & professional!

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Chris

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was phenomenal and extremely helpful. We enjoyed our stay!!!

4

Troy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in is at 4pm....and no booked rooms were ready for anyone (There were long lines at the counters with persons sitting all around the area waiting on their room). They began offering folks free appetizers and drinks at the bar. When the time got past 6pm they started offering downgraded rooms with free valet and late check out, which we accepted because it was getting late and we had a function to attend that night. The room we originally booked was a suite, as we had our two kids with us, and needed the space. We ended up in a very small room with two double beds. The hallways and elevators smelled old and disgusting. We will never stay at this hotel again!!!

6

Venessa

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a basic Hilton, nothing special. On-site parking is Valet only $45. No ice machines. Front desk check in was awful. Rude people at Valet and Front Desk. It appears this Hilton doesn't follow or care about the Hilton experience. Someone call Paris please!

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Kirsten

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have never received such terrible service from a hotel ever in my life, I’ve talked to various people to figure out how to fix the situation of the mist treatment and I was told I was going to get a refund now I have other people from Hilton contacting me telling me otherwise. My money needs to be refunded. I didn’t even stay one night there. I ended up leaving and staying overnight in my vehicle at a rest stop because of the treatment I received from the staff at that facility.

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Jeffrey

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was awesome ! The Staff was amazing ! Mr Fitz did a superb job helping me with my luggage; Mr Fitz is a truly amazing individual and professional. Alexander the Front Desk Manager went above & beyond to be pleasant, professional and extremely qualified; Alexander was great ! Special thanks to Megan & Sheena who were wonderful & helped me a lot with the check-in process.

10

Frankey

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything from the moment of checking, the staff, the room, the bar staff were all exceptional!

10

Briana

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a peaceful short stay. They had a very good breakfast and even made scrambled tofu for my mom upon request. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable and relaxing.

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Location

Downtown location is a strong point—walkable to the Dali Museum, Mahaffey Theater, the Pier, restaurants, and events like Rays games. Convenient for exploring St. Pete on foot.

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Susan

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

rebecca

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This art district is so amazing and there is so much to do near by

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Jeffrey

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely positioned to most downtown activities in Saint Petersburg, this hotel is clean, modern and spacious. The common areas are comfortable and accessible. Check in was easy, parking not so much as the required valet system was overloaded at 4PM. Our room was clean and well supplied. The elevators were slow and a bit worn looking. The pool area was lovely.

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Jeffrey

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in downtown with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The room was a little outdated. It would have been nice if there was coffee in the room.

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Elizabeth

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property centrally located. Easy walk to the pier. Lots of dining options close by.

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Raymond

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here to see a ball game at Tropicana Field, excellent choice

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Carol

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great choice. The Dali museum was in walking distance and also a lot of places to eat and hang out. Definitely will return when I go back to St. Pete.

10

Jacquelinne

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel walkable to restaurants and everything st Pete has to offer! Clean rooms and amenities. Very nice and will stay here again

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Dennis

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location!

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ray

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to walk to museums, shopping, and restaurants. Trolly stop is across the street. Great pool.

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Dining

Breakfast is often rated good, including a popular buffet, and some enjoyed the bar food. Prices for food and drinks are high for several guests, and hours or service can be limited.

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Jerry

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was excellent. The breakfast was excellent. The parking rate of $45 was too high. Minimum street parking.

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Juan

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Limited dining times. crowd bar, open few hours only.

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Greg

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Expected the dinner dining to be better than bar food The kitchen manager may want to invest in soup spoons. Eating French Onion soup with teaspoon not the best way

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Celida

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved everything about it , the only thing is the drinks , food , were very expensive .

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William

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The valet service was very good and the staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel staff was the same. The restaurant was very nice and the food was delicious. We also enjoyed the pool area and the convenience of restaurants. All in all, a very good stay!

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Bryan R

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is overpriced for the type of rooms and services available. No Coffee in the lobby, the bar closes too early and the staff was just ok nothing wao and to exceed people's expectations.

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Su-Min

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and attractive property. Easy and quick check-in. Room is spacious and comfortable and has a mini fridge and coffee maker. Bathroom is clean. Surrounding area looks safe and walkable without much vehicular traffic. No noise issue. Bed is too soft for me but will be perfect for someone who likes a soft mattress. Valet parking only for $45/night. Street parking is available but who wants to feed quaters to the parking meter every 3 hours. Great breakfast buffet with lots of selections for $27. The grocery store Publix is one street over behind the hotel. Bank of America with ATM is next to Publix.

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Briana

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a peaceful short stay. They had a very good breakfast and even made scrambled tofu for my mom upon request. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable and relaxing.

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Teena

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location was superb along the Bay and near the theater. However, I am so tired of hotels using COVID as an ongoing excuse to reduce services but maintain HIGH room charges. It's time to get back to near pre-COVID business policies or the hotels will completely go out of business as we choose alternative stays. We were told we MUST use valet, this was a lie as there was a garage for theater parking next door that we could have used. The carpet in the room was dirty!! Off-time could be used to clean carpets. The ceiling was flaking in several areas...yeah it's Florida but you have to maintain. The tile in the corners and along edges were dirty! We were told the restaurant was open but it was dark and empty at 6pm, then the front desk told us to go to the bar...we waited 10 minutes with 3 other patrons also waiting and no one ever showed or asked us for help. Went back to front desk where 3 people were chatting and was told there was one bartender for all food and drinks. Be honest then!! We left and went out to dinner before the show but were rushed because of the hotel's poor service and lack of acknowledgement of guests needs. Might as well have stayed at an air B&B for the night.

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Lisa

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed staying at this Hilton. It’s very convenient to the bayfront. The Saturday farmer’s market across the street was great! The hotel is a little older, but I found the room to be very clean and the staff friendly. The bar on the main floor had excellent food and drinks. There was no self parking at the hotel and the valet parking, if you were staying there overnight, was quite expensive. I wish there was a better option for this. Between the parking fees and the “daily resort fee”, a good bit was added to the bill total.

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Month	Average price
January	$177
February	$303
March	$275
April	$276
May	$192
June	$165
July	$136
August	$131
September	$103
October	$163
November	$162
December	$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $168	16 $169	17 $123	18 $158	19 $169
20 $101	21 $111	22 $126	23 $126	24 $111	25 $135	26 $138
27 $111	28 $135	29 $141	30 $126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $139	2 $228	3 $177
4 $125	5 $137	6 $146	7 $144	8 $151	9 $148	10 $163
11 $125	12 $136	13 $145	14 $144	15 $175	16 $329	17 $228
18 $127	19 $160	20 $145	21 $144	22 $152	23 $235	24
25 $149	26 $137	27 $148	28 $145	29 $152	30 $148	31 $163

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Alcove)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Allergy Friendly (Pure)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (Pure)

Room, 1 Bedroom, Allergy Friendly (Pure)

Room, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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