Fifteen hundred of the nation’s tastemakers dined on the fifth floor and danced in the Grand Ballroom when The Don CeSar debuted in 1928. Devotees of “the Don” in those days ranged from Al Capone to Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Florida’s legendary “Pink Palace,” The Don CeSar Hotel, created a fresh new interior with a multimillion-dollar renovation. The 88-year-old historic hotel began its transformation with the new look and menu concept of its award-winning restaurant, The Maritana Grille, and continued with an overhaul of the lobby, Lobby Bar, meetings space, and Sea Porch restaurant. The final part of the renovation was completed in early 2012, with 277 completely redesigned guest rooms and suites.
The hotel’s blend of twenty-first-century appointments and Great Gatsby style extends throughout the group space. The Grand Ballroom entertains with a bi-level floor plan, permanent stage, and spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Upstairs, the iconic King Charles ballroom anchors four additional conference rooms, some offering private terraces and all featuring gulf and bay views. Planners can expect variety in more than just meeting spaces. The litany of Loews offerings includes such packages as the Loews Balanced Budget, Meetings Made Simple, and customized meeting packages.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.6
Arrival Experience:
4.9
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.6
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.3
Food & Beverage:
4.6
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
Legendary property on a beautiful, white sand beach. The premier destination for meetings in St. Pete.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Ilse D. U.S. Equestrian Federation Corporate Planner
The Don CeSar is a beautiful older property with lots of charm. Our needs were all met, but meeting space was limited due to other groups in house. We had to move to the location a block away whcih was not convienent. Overall the property is a great location our guests were very happy and enjoyed the experence.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
janice a. sanofi-aventis Corporate Planner
We had a great experience with this property.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Association Planner
I've been planning meetings and events for ten years. This is the ninth event I've held at the Don CeSar and I couldn't possibly think of a tighter run ship or a friendlier, more professional staff. My thanks and compliments to the entire staff.
Barbara W.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
S. H.
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This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
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hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.6
5 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.9
Accommodations:
4.6
Food & Beverage:
4.6
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.3
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Ballroom Arcade
153
4.5 x 33
4
1,650
15 x 110
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
200
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Beach Pavilion
143
15 x 9.3
5
1,550
50 x 31
16
N/A
125
100
200
20
24
N/A
N/A
Board Room 1
37
4.5 x 8.1
3
405
15 x 27
9
25
30
24
30
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
Board Room 2
42
3.9 x 10.5
3
455
13 x 35
9
24
30
24
12
24
20
N/A
N/A
Board Room 3
47
5.1 x 9
3
510
17 x 30
9
24
30
24
12
24
20
N/A
N/A
Buena Vista
139
9 x 15
5
1,500
30 x 50
15
64
90
70
150
38
30
N/A
N/A
Del Prado Hall
196
12 x 15.9
5
2,120
40 x 53
15
110
150
120
300
48
50
N/A
N/A
Fitzgerald
44
6.9 x 6.3
2
483
23 x 21
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frances Room
30
5.1 x 5.7
3
323
17 x 19
9
15
24
16
24
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
Gatsby
139
13.8 x 10.5
3
1,500
46 x 35
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom
526
15.9 x 32.1
5
5,671
53 x 107
16
300
500
300
N/A
50
50
N/A
N/A
Harold Room
30
5.1 x 5.7
3
323
17 x 19
9
15
24
16
24
14
10
N/A
N/A
King Charles Ballroom
320
15 x 20.7
5
3,450
50 x 69
15
170
350
240
400
50
70
N/A
N/A
North Terrace
232
15 x 15
3
2,500
50 x 50
10
100
150
150
265
48
46
N/A
N/A
North Terrace Veranda
246
15.3 x 15.6
N/A
2,652
51 x 52
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Parker Room
30
5.1 x 5.7
3
323
17 x 19
9
15
24
16
24
14
10
N/A
N/A
Rowe Pavilion
124
12.6 x 9.6
5
1,344
42 x 32
16
N/A
125
100
120
40
35
N/A
N/A
South Terrace
232
15 x 15
3
2,500
50 x 50
10
100
150
150
265
48
46
N/A
N/A
South Terrace Veranda
246
15.3 x 15.6
N/A
2,652
51 x 52
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Veranda
100
3.6 x 27
N/A
1,080
12 x 90
N/A
N/A
N/A
124
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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