Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Let me start by saying that but for three initial interactions with staff this would be 4 or 4.5 star review. This hotel is in a brilliant location. It was very clean, and the breakfast was a notch or two above the usual Hampton Inn breakfast. My interactions with the housekeepers and breakfast staff were outstanding. I checked in on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and I checked out on Saturday, June 13, 2026. My first negative interaction was with a valet. I understand these are contract employees, but nonetheless I don't think that after a long drive I needed to be yelled by a valet that "This is valet parking only." I am perfectly capable of reading the signs. The valet was about 15 feet away. He could have come over and greeted me. But no. My second negative interaction was with the valet that took my key. I was hardly acknowledged. He said his spiel, asked a couple of key questions, and took my key. On the other hand the valet that retrieved my car when I left was very pleasant and personable. My third negative interaction was with a the desk clerk at check in. Again, I did not feel welcomed in, she was not very personable, and I was not greeted as an Honors Member. One final item. The non-slip shower mat as incredibly small. It was about the size of a large place mat. Once you put it down you are not going to be moving around. I realize that Hampton Inn is lower end Hilton product but it it still a Hilton.

Great location! The valet service was reasonable & speedy.

It was too expensive!

Breakfast and location was wonderful

Breakfast on Saturday was horrible -But Sunday it was great.

We chose the Hampton Inn because it was downtown near the pier. The location was perfect, right on Beach Drive and just off Central Ave. It was perfect for walking to most of the museums downtown. Lots of restaurants along Beach Dr and the St Pete Pier. Valet parking is $25/night. Just call ahead when you want your car. I love Hampton Inns for their breakfasts, especially the waffles. This one was a bit smaller than some others, but it was fine. They had two flavors for waffles. I was told housekeeping would be every other day, but they appeared each day during our stay which was a nice surprise. The staff at the front desk was very friendly. We had a suite on the third floor with a balcony. The room was comfortable. The balcony was small by comparison. Our room felt updated and the bathroom was nice. Overall, a very nice stay.

There were lots of choices for breakfast The valet service for our car was great & affordable

We usually stay in hotels like this one , but for lots less money. Spending over $200 a night for a chain hotel was not a good value. Our friends found other nice hotels a lot cheaper. In fact our room was not cleaned the first of our 3 nights. But I guess it was in St Petersburg.

Location

Breakfast wasn't great. No muffins which are usually provided and easy to grab and go.