Paranormal experts share their favorite pinellas haunts. The iconic literary couple arrived at the don cesar in january 1932 and intended to stay there through march, she said. Imagine yourself immersed in spacious privacy with our photos of beach house suites by don cesar. Enjoy views of the gulf of mexico, luxury amenities, and a resortstyle experience during your stay at the legendary don cesar hotel. This is a great hotel, wonderful piece of florida history.
Since 1928, the pink palace has proudly stood as a beacon of style on floridas. Check out this timelapsestyled video for an overview of the makeover and a little history lesson. Learn more about the pink castle and book direct with historic hotels of america. Perched atop windswept dunes, the don cesar offers views of st. Why not book a stay at the pink palace and become part of its legacy. Spa oceana at the don cesar resort 3400 gulf blvd, st.
Since 1928, this monument to glamour and leisure has welcomed sunseekers, luxury travelers and some of americas most famous and notorious figures. The don is a favorited haunt of americas elite, and now its your turn to relax and become part of the legend. The don cesar recalls a romantic era sarasota magazine. From high societys playground to starring on the silver screen to being a gulf coast icon, the don cesar boasts a rich and glamorous history. The don cesar, a great gatsbyera hotel built in 1928 and known as the pink. Discover the storied don cesar history the don cesar. Pete beach luxury hotel, and discover a world of mesmerizing history and coastal cool.
Kathrin rein, german reporter and traveler visits the loews don cesar hotel to learn about. Discover the glamour and allure of a timeless historic hotel thats been a st. The don cesar was built by thomas rowe, it opened its doors in regal splendor on january 10, 1928. The intriguing history of loews don cesar hotel youtube. The don is a true legend dramatically perched atop windswept dunes with expansive views in every direction, the don cesar is the crown jewel of floridas gulf coast. But zelda broke out in a rash by the end of the first month. Known as floridas pink palace, the don cesar, facing the white sands of the gulf of mexico, was built in 1928 to resemble a mediterraneanstyle castle. Developed by thomas rowe and opened in 1928, it gained renown as the gulf playground for americas pampered rich at the height of the jazz age and it still serves as a popular retreat for the rich and famous of today. The historic don cesar, named for the chivalrous don cesar in vincent wallaces light opera maritana, opened in 1928, nearly 300% over budget, and instantly attracted some of the eras biggest stars, from f. History of the don cesar hotel historic hotels of america. Next time someone scoffs at the idea of vacationing in florida, ask them if theyve ever been to. The don cesar is a member of historic hotels of america, the official program of the national trust for historic preservation.
For more detailed history, stay at the gorgeous hotel and take the history tour. Rowe started construction in 1926, but after many revisions to the original plan, by mid1927 he was running short of funds. Enjoy the good life at one of the best hotels in florida. Opened in the heyday of the gatsby era in 1928, the don cesar has been welcoming travelers for nearly a century. Step through the doors of the pink palace, a treasured st.
Take a tour of the hotel and hear some of its history. The biggest names in american history, stars of the silver screen and. Built in 1928, the hotel offers access to sea and sun, as well as tampa, clearwater, and the st. This coastal cool collection of 71 allsuite accommodations is just half a mile down the beach from the dining, shopping and amenities of the legendary pink palace itself. Born in the great gatsby era as a playground for the rich and famous, the iconic pink palace has been revitalized and refreshed within, ensuring a future as rich and storied as its history. Henry flagler and the spectacular rise and fall of the r. Pete beach suites the perfect beach vacation starts right here at beach house suites by the don cesar. Pete beach, fl beachfront accommodations the don cesar. You can take the short history tour every afternoon at 2 p. So it was no wonder the loews don cesar hotel was recently named best historic hotel in the country for its size category by the historic hotels. Restored and painted its original pink, the don cesar overlooks st.
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