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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

$$Downtown waterfrontNo resort feeValet-only parkingOutdoor pool

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Our take

By Matt Spaulding, Founder and writer

The Hilton Bayfront is a 1972 tower whose last renovation on record was in 2014, and reviews into mid-2026 still describe rusty bathroom fixtures and decor that shows its age. Expect a room older than the Hilton name suggests. Guests who liked their stay mostly liked the address on the downtown St. Pete waterfront, with the Dali Museum about eight minutes on foot and the bayfront parks close enough to leave the car parked. If you drive, parking is valet only at $48 a night, and there's no self-parking on site. The hotel's own rate breakdown shows no resort or destination fee, so valet is the one nightly charge to plan for. The valet crew gets friendly words even from guests who disliked the building. Read your folio before you leave: more than one guest was billed for valet or for a breakfast that was already included, and the refunds came slowly. Some bathrooms have no exhaust fan, and mustiness comes up across reviews. Cold morning showers recur too, and at least one outage in late 2025 cut hot water to the whole building. For anyone who needs a hot shower before an early start, that pattern matters more than the short walk to the Dali.

Quick facts

Resort fee
None
Parking
Valet only, $48/night; no self-parking
Oversized vehicles
Not published by the hotel
Check-in
4:00 pm; must be 21 to register
Check-out
11:00 am; leaving after 2 pm costs a full night's room and tax
Pets
Not allowed
Pool
Outdoor pool
Breakfast
Full breakfast, extra charge
Smoking
Smoke-free; cleaning fee up to $300 per occurrence
EV charging
Not available

Where you are

333 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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The hotel sits on 1st Street SE at the south end of downtown St. Petersburg, on the bay near Al Lang Stadium and the Mahaffey Theater. The Dali Museum is about an eight-minute walk, and the St. Pete Pier is roughly a mile away along the waterfront, with Beach Drive and Central Avenue restaurants in walking range. The Gulf beaches are a drive west, not a walk.

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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront FAQ

Does the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront charge a resort fee?

No. The hotel's own rate breakdown lists the room charge and tax, with valet parking as the only optional nightly add-on.

How much is parking at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront?

$48 a night, and it's valet only. The hotel lists no self-parking, but the garage is covered and secured and you get in-and-out privileges.

Can I walk to the Dali Museum from the Hilton Bayfront?

Yes, it's about an eight-minute walk. Al Lang Stadium and the Mahaffey Theater are nearby too, and the St. Pete Pier is roughly a mile along the waterfront.

What time is check-in, and is there an age minimum?

Check-in is 4 pm and you must be 21 to register. Check-out is 11 am, and staying past 2 pm is billed as a full extra night.

Are pets allowed at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront?

No. The hotel's policy is that pets are not allowed.

Is the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront worth it?

For the location, yes; for the room, less so. Guests consistently like the walkable bayfront address, but the tower's last renovation was in 2014 and reviews still call the rooms dated, with some hot-water and bathroom mustiness complaints.

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