St. Petersburg, FloridaHistoric Old Northeast
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
Pink Mediterranean resort
Historic Old Northeast   St. Petersburg, Florida
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottPink Mediterranean resort
The 1920s pink landmark runs as an active bayside resort, centered on its rocking-chair veranda and private deep-water marina.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1925 Mediterranean Revival landmark on Tampa Bay with restored pecky cypress ceilings.
Remarkable
Championship golf on Snell Isle pairs with bayside cabanas and ten Har-Tru tennis courts.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
A member of Historic Hotels of America, the Vinoy Park Hotel opened in 1923—a Mediterranean Revival property overlooking Tampa Bay, designed for America’s elite.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Waterfront trails lead south to the St. Pete Pier, and the dining along Beach Drive is an easy walk away.
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The rooms
Rooms are finished in soft coastal tones. Tower Wing rooms have terraces large enough for chairs overlooking the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Black-and-white striped loungers surround the geometric swimming pool, set just above the marina on Tampa Bay.
The spa
Four treatment rooms host Bellabaci cupping and signature Healing Waters rituals using Naturopathica and Phytomer products.
The gym and baths
The fitness center hosts daily yoga and Pilates classes. Locker rooms include saunas, steam rooms, and sunken whirlpools.
At the table
Elliott Aster prepares wood-fired steaks beneath lantern chandeliers, and Paul's Landing serves coastal seafood along the marina.
How it began
It began as a 1923 party wager, after guests dared oilman Aymer Laughner to build a grand resort bearing his name.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.