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The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach's Legendary Pink Palace on Florida's Gulf Coast

The Don CeSar, known as the 'Pink Palace,' is the crown jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast. Since its 1928 opening, this palatial beachfront hotel has enchanted guests with its grand architecture, signature pink hue, and unbeatable ocean views in St. Pete Beach.

Aging gracefully like fine wine, the Don CeSar was once the epicenter of Roaring '20s glamour—a haunt for Clarence Darrow and F. Scott Fitzgerald. After meticulous renovations, it masterfully blends Gatsby-era elegance with 21st-century luxury.

Nestled in St. Pete Beach, the Don CeSar overlooks one of America's most pristine white-sand beaches.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Escape Florida's balmy humidity at one of the hotel's two inviting pools—no beach trek required.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Beachfront bliss begins immediately, with sweeping ocean panoramas greeting guests in the grand lobby.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Iconic beach-chic décor and legendary Gulf views grace all 277 rooms and suites.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

USA Today hails Maritana Grille as a top St. Petersburg dining spot. Book the private chef's table for a custom menu by the Executive Chef.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Seafood excellence continues at the new Rowe Bar, a beachfront eatery with a vast outdoor deck.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Indulge at 11,000-sq-ft Spa Oceana, featuring whirlpools, steam rooms, and seaside Whisper Lounge. Choose treatments or a $30 day pass.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast

Cap off your spa session in a plush robe by the fire pit on the rooftop terrace.

The Iconic Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach s Legendary Pink Palace on Florida s Gulf Coast
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