Courtyard by Marriott St Petersburg Downtown

I stayed here and booked a block of rooms for my wedding. Johanna, the coordinator, was phenomenal! Everything with my block of rooms went just as I had hoped it would. There were no issues or errors. I had the photographer meet me in the suite for getting ready and first look photos, I was very pleased as the backdrop of this historic hotel really popped. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone getting married in downtown St. Pete.

I’m a firm believer in adjusting your expectations to the situation. I booked this hotel for convenience as it was walking distance from an event I was attending. My expectations weren’t high so I didn’t expect high end amenities or an upscale resort. I Just needed a CLEAN room to sleep in at night. And I believe that any hotel regardless of the price should maintain standard cleanliness. The hotel is old… very old and they have updated it a bit but there is still a stale odor to the entire building when you first walk in. At first, I wrote it off to the age of the hotel. Sleeping & showering in the room wasn’t very pleasant as the same odor lingered on the sheets and towels. Again, my expectations were low due to the age of the hotel (the price wasn’t necessarily economical at almost $ 200 a night).
It wasn’t until the last night that I realized they don’t change the sheets during your stay. On the last day, I spilled coffee on the bed. When I returned late at night the bed had been made with the same stained sheets. I filed a complaint with the hotel and they informed me that their policy is to change the sheets after 4 nights. They agreed the sheets with a stain should’ve been changed.
I can only imagine what other cleaning policies they have in place but I understand now where the smell originates from. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the staff I dealt with was very pleasant.

Great hotel. Room was clean, spacious and comfy. The bathroom was huge which was also a plus! The receptionist working the day we came in was also super helpful. He even offered us a late check out because of scheduled appointments. We got a great rate as well which was a bonus. $$$

The room renovations are wonderful, but the location and age of the hotel are the same. Sirens and noisy neighbors interrupted the night. One of reasons that I chose the hotel is a Starbucks in the lobby. But at 7 a.m., only 30 minutes after opening, they were out of my drink of choice. HUGE fail.

Read all the reviews as this one is tricky. People have really different expectations when choosing a hotel. This is a small historic district hotel, «so people this place is old!» During my visit I saw guests being unkind to the staff unnecessarily. (it was very busy and the lobby was full at check in) I suspected some of these demanding folks may be leaving bad reviews. I found the staff was friendly and helpful… but I am friendly and considerate to others.
First the good stuff:
This is a Marriott category 4 hotel. Which means you can redeem most any earned Marriott hotel stay certificates here. Stay for free! We used our annual Marriott Visa hotel award stay this trip.
The hotel has been fully renovated. The rooms are neat, clean, very functional, and best of all it has a great location.
Free in room WiFi, coffee/​tea maker in room, mini fridge in room.
Complementary shuttle service to and from any where within 3 miles of the hotel.
Starbucks in the lobby! A nice café that servers food throughout the day. They have a yummy breakfast selection. We spent $ 18 for two people so it is very reasonable as well.
For all this they get 4 stars at this price point. Free via Marriott rewards certificate or I would pay up to $ 175 per night. (My value opinion)
The not so good stuff:
The standard rooms are small. Fine for the two of us for a night or two. But if we were staying longer we would upgrade to a suite or stay at the Vinoy. (another Marriott property)
The street noise is a factor M-​F during business district hours but not late at night when one sleeps. On the weekend the street noise was NOT a factor.
Small hotel so a small front desk. During peak hours this one or two person front desk can back up. You may have a wait to be assisted.
Parking is the main issue here. There is no NO SELF PARKING. This is a small hotel in a downtown area who has little real estate for cars. They do have a valet parking option that is $ 14 a day. Also a one or two person valet. You may have to wait to be assisted.

Great little hotel in the heart of downtown. This hotel is the classic Pennsylvania Hotel, which is a historic hotel. Great vibe and style surrounds the hotel. The rooms are traditional and meet the Courtyard standards. The hotel offers a shuttle around the St Petersburg area which is a awesome benefit. They also offer shuttle to and from The Rays games. One side note, the hotel is valet only, so budget the 14 bucks a day into your stay. Will return to the hotel in the future, recommended for the downtown St. Petersburg area.

I’ve been to many Courtyard Marriotts and they have all been fantastic EXCEPT this one. I chose this hotel because I love how Marriott exceeds in customer service, quality, and comfort. However… I WARN YOU. This particular hotel’s customer service, quality, and comfort is more comparable to a MOTEL 6.
I paid $ 400 for two weekend nights. You have to pay for valet parking. There are no other options.
It was past midnight and I had just got done working out at their gym. All I wanted to do was go to my room and rest but my key stopped working so I went downstairs at to the front desk. The lobby was packed full of loud and obnoxious 20yr olds debating on if they had enough money to stay there and how many people they could cram into one room. The line was long and as I waited I had to ignore drunken men (in the lobby) making male chauvinistic comments about my body. When it was finally my turn, the guy at the front desk asked me «What do you need?» in a rude manner. I told him I need him to reset my key. He did just that & without making eye contact just handed me the key.
ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE.
THIS IS NOT A CLASSY PLACE. GO ELSEWHERE.

The hotel is in old, historic building, you can see the antique looking elevators and the thick walls. However, it is not at Marriott standards, by any stretch of imagination. The staff was not very helpful, our requests were not honoured, the wi-​fi internet was not working properly, the fridge was broken. As a platinum member, I requested high floor room month in advance (that should be guaranteed) and received 3^rd floor room with a view to the garbage. The room was very dusty, the A/​C was very loud and stinky, and some other little details.
Luckily we changed the room and moved to the 6^th floor.
The location is pretty nice, few blocks away from restaurants and cafes, however we had to meet few homeless walking around the hotel, begging for money and cigarettes.
Apart from valet ($ 12), there is free parking on the street (just have to find it, it’s couple of blocks away, depending on a day and time), and free shuttle to the shops, restaurants and beach.
The hotel has indoor swimming pool, tiny gym and Starbucks bistro that is closed during day.

Shuttle service to Tropicana is nice touch, just be prepared to wait when getting picked up. Try and leave 20 – 30 min before game, because we had drop someone off at publix and a restaurant before going.

Nice hotel.
I love the way they retained the historic feel of the hotel while updating it to current standards. The rooms are a little on the small side but still plenty of space. All of the finishes are new, and the common areas have all of the modern amenities you expect from Marriott. They even have a dedicated «boarding pass’ printing station (note: if your airline is not featured on this station, you can still use the business center free of charge to check into your flight).
They have valet parking, and the guys always hold the door for you. The front desk staff is helpful and courteous, although something was off with them. They were all very young and maybe a little distracted by their own conversation? Not sure what it was.
I slept well in the comfy bed. I loved the wall sconces near the bed with the switch right on them, and a plug to use for phone/​laptop chargers.
The location is very convenient, as you can walk to a bunch of restaurants downtown, yet are also close to highways.

I chose the Courtyard Marriott for a block of rooms for my wedding as they are very conveniently located to my wedding venue. The block coordinator, Johnna Quinones, was extremely easy to work with and she constantly kept me updated on the amount of rooms booked and on who had booked a room in the block. Upon arrival, Courtyard Marriott provided all of my guests with a welcome letter advising of things to do in the area, which a lot of the guests took advantage of.
I booked the king suite for the bridesmaids to get ready and a regular room for the groom and I. The king suite was PERFECT for a lot of people to get ready and the regular room was really nice, too. The lobby was recently redone and it looks quite modern, although it is a historic hotel.
Special props to Marco, the shuttle driver. He drove us all over the place all weekend and did not complain a bit. He was so much fun to talk to and really made the weekend much easier for us. Also, Marcus — the day of the wedding we had a lot of requests to make things easier while getting ready. Marcus was there whenever we needed him and wasn’t overwhelmed by the gaggle of women asking him questions and requests.
Over all, I’m really glad we chose this hotel. My guests all seemed to have a good stay and it is in a great spot for people that are in from out of town.

I recently stayed here for a friend’s wedding and can’t complain! It’s your typical Courtyard Marriott, but what makes this one special is that it’s located in an old, historic building (which I love). This hotel boasted a combination of character and comfort. Our room was spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Win win!
The hotel has a market/​bar downstairs, but it wasn’t very happening, and the drink selection was poor and overpriced. I recommend walking down to the Hollander if you wish to have some evening drinks! Same goes for breakfast.
Unfortunately, you have to valet here which will run you $ 12/​night. The hotel does offer a shuttle service which we definitely took advantage of. Marco was awesome and took us to our desired locations safely and happily! Great customer service.
Overall, this hotel is in a great location if you are staying in DTSP. Rates and parking are pricy, but the hotel charm and service make up for it!

I had a two night stay here recently for a wedding I was attending in downtown St. Pete. After my stay, I can say that I was a bit put off by the specialty price we paid as a part of the block rate, as for that amount I expected more. Don’t get me wrong, the overall hotel was decent and the room was clean and of traditional Marriott quality. The bathroom I felt was quite spacious for a regular hotel room as well. I guess the price took into account the location and that it was a historic building back in the day as well. The staff at check in and check out was rather lackluster and having to pay $ 12 a day for parking was a bit much as well.

Marriott Elite Member, Marriott has never let me down before. Flew in from Seattle for New Years and requested top floor several days prior (and again day prior to arrival.) Got floor 3 of 7 back side. Room was filthy, so much dust on coffee cups obvious not occupied in a while, dingy towels, sofa bed mattress so stained, it should have been discarded and replaced long ago. Zero self parking, valet only. We left after one night. No concierge floor OR lounge!

I usually love staying at Marriott hotels, but apparently this hotel did not get the memo on customer service. Every time I had a question I felt like I was a bother to the women at the front desk. They told me it would be a $ 20 hold on my card, but come to find out it was a $ 100 hold instead. It wasn’t a big deal, since I’m use to this standard amount from any hotel, but that’s a big difference when dealing with people’s money.
I was there for a wedding and needed to get my suit dry cleaned. I had never been to St. Petersburg, so I was unfamiliar with the area. The lady at the desk seemed like she was going to be helpful and offered to look up nearby shops. She then wrote down a phone number, brushed me off, and told me to take the shuttle. What? She just expected me to know where the place was with a phone number, and no name or address. It was quite frustrating. When I tried to get more information, she was VERY rude, and completely avoided helping me at this point.
When we got back from the wedding in the evening, we had noticed that are stuff had been rummaged through, but no one had cleaned the room. HHmm. When we told the front desk about this, they told us they would «write it down». No one cared.
The complimentary breakfast and the rooms were decent. The only saving grace to this place is Ryan, one of the managers. Talking to him was like a breath of fresh air. He needs to rub off on the rest of the front desk staff.
My girlfriend thinks that we might have been treated the way we were because we’re gay, and I’m African-​American. I really hope this is not the case, but this place does not scream «Open-​Minded or Progressive». If you are anything different than straight and white, I would use caution when booking at this place.

My family and I had reservations at a nearby bed and breakfast and when we arrived were not comfortable staying there (because it was dirty). So, we walked up to the Marriott and asked if they had openings. The staff was very friendly and were willing to work with us when we explained that we were not happy at another nearby hotel. They accommodated our stay and were just outright gracious — staff is fantastic.
The location is great, 5 minute walk to Beach Dr. with lots of restaurants, museums, and the pier. About 10 minutes (walk) from downtown St. Pete. If you don’t feel like walking they have a shuttle that will drive you to and from wherever you need to go. The rooms are very comfortable and extremely clean. They do have onsite parking that they charge daily rates for, however, you can park on the road for two hours at a time during the day and as long as you want before 10am and after 9pm (I believe). We did not have a problem with parking on the street. The hotel is renovated and used to be the «Old Pennsylvania’ — they’ve done a great job with maintaining the building. I have also stayed here once before for business and had a good experience then as well.

WOW! The staff here is fabulous! The rooms were spotless. We used the shuttle several times and the drivers were amazing. The staff at the desk were friendly, helpful, and even chatty.
Our room was a decent size and updated. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because the bed was hard as a rock. The bedding was a bit worn. Given that a hotel is to sleep in, this to me is an issue. Even so– I would go back because of the service.

When I was searching for some 3.5−4 star level hotels in downtown St. Pete, I was surprised to find the Courtyard as my best option. In most other cities, it isn’t too hard to find an under-​$ 200 locale but to be accessible to downtown, I sacrificed a moderate upscale experience with this middle-​of-​the-​road option.
If you’re driving, you’ll find there’s only 2 hour street parking outside. Meaning: valet will park your car for $ 12 overnight. I found the hotel lobby to feel a quite dated and certainly teetering quickly towards a no frills experience. Up the elevator to floor 7 revealed a slight improvement in the room. Flatscreen TV, partial view of the water beyond, a king size bed and a large bathroom. While I still couldn’t shake the feeling of being in a creaky, old hotel, I slept with the TV on to dissuade phantom visitors.
Should you rise early, the modest gym on the lobby level has what you need and the small indoor pool adjacent to it adds a little perk. Breakfast doesn’t come free, but it comes relatively cheap. Grab a free apple on your way out and opt for the free shuttle to take you around downtown!

This Courtyard fits the bill but didn’t go much above and beyond to earn it 4 stars. I actually really liked the historic aspects of the hotel. Built in 1925 but remodeled and updated, they still left many of the architectural details like the marble staircase in the lobby, high ceiling and trim in the lobby, and spooky Tower of Terror elevator. If you walk from the lobby toward the pool/​fitness center you will notice that the old hotel ends and the new addition begins.
This hotel is not in the best of areas. There is a park across the street that doubles as a bus station with several stops along its borders. This meant a lot of homeless, panhandlers and one guy who talked to us was either mentally ill, high, or both. I would NOT feel save walking through here at night, unless I was with a big group.
The room: Located on the sixth floor (out of seven) we looked south and had a nice view of the St. Pete skyline. We were high enough to miss most of the street noise but a few times a loud car woke me up driving by. The room was clean, fairly large, and had a mini-​fridge. The bathroom was large but the shower head was too low– I had to do a little back bend to get my hair wet! The bed, as others noted, is FIRM. The AC would kick on then turn off throughout the night. I actually wish it would have just run for some consistent white noise. As it was it was distracting with the on and off thing all night long.
We couldn’t hear our neighbors but were woken up at 3:39am (yes, exactly) by some drunk women in the hallway. We made sure to repay the favor when we left the next morning at 5:30am by slamming our door for them!
Amenities:
The hotel has a small indoor pool and hot tub, both of which we took advantage of. The have a small fitness room next to the pool and a meeting room up the hall. All of these are in the new section of the hotel. They serve breakfast but we missed it due to a triathlon we were competing in (and hence having to leave so early). The bar and lounge is in the older part of the hotel.
Service: Average service, no one was especially friendly or went above or beyond. First, you MUST VALET, there is no self parking. The drop off is pretty much in the street so if one car is there first you have to wait for them to finish unloading before you can pull up. When we checked in we just parked in the street (2 hour parking) and made several trips uploading the car. It was a pain.

So so. It was just a stop to sleep for a few hours so it was sufficient for that for sure. It was a little steep ($ 165) for a one night stay but it was a large room with a King size bed. The bed was very firm, I am more of a softy but it wasn’t bad. The bathroom was extremely roomy and the shower was solid!
The front desk guy was so-​so, very impersonal but it was about 1am when we checked in so I was just dreaming of my head hitting the pillows.
Overall pretty good.