Hollander Hotel - Downtown St. Petersburg

We enjoyed everything about this historic hotel: the room, the lobby chock full of art and references to its speak-easy past, the pastry shop, the bar, the comfy, covered front porch, the pool and fountains, food and drinks served poolside, the friendly staff, and the friendly guests we met. Also, the Hollander is perfectly located in St. Pete, being in the historic downtown district near my company headquarters and close to great destinations such as the Salvador Dali museum, Chihuly blown-glass gallery, and Morean arts center. I love historic downtowns and boutique hotels such as the Hollander. The rooms in historic hotels are often smaller than ones in chain hotels, but they more than compensate with their unique personalities and intimate atmospheres, which leave me with vivid memories of my stays in these sweet lodgings and the cities they call home.

We really enjoyed it, Will at the front desk was awesome! All the employees were so friendly. Service in the restaurant was great and food was excellent (breakfast). Gi ( not sure if spelled correct), shuttled us to the Rays game and picked us up after game. She was great also! We will definitely be back as we live in Tampa. Spreading our great experience to our family and friends here in Tampa. We will be back!

First off, the main staff was great! Incredibly attentive and quick to help. The design of the hotel is quaint and fun! The pool area is nice and the food was decent. The main thing we had issue with was the bed. They are extremely firm. After the first night we both awoke stiff and sore. I inquired at the desk to maybe get a memory foam topper and was told they were new mattresses and there were no toppers. They did however ask housekeeping to add a thick comforter on top and that did help. Oddly, there was a HUGE dust bunny on the floor when we entered our room and the towel hook on the bathroom door was about to fall off. Both items were quickly taken care of by the management. Things they can't do anything about...the tiny elevator that holds no more than three people comfortably, the pool only being 4 feet deep, the parking scattered all over the place in three or four different lots. The water temperature in the shower would go from comfortable to ice cold to scolding hot and back throughout our showers. There was an odd bubble in the liner of the shower that would squish when you stepped up and back. That said, the only thing that might keep us from returning are the beds which would be unfortunate because we really enjoyed our stay there.

Great location and unique, fun property! Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. The only negative was the parking - all of their lots were full and it took us awhile to find parking. Other than that, we loved the hotel and would book it again if we are back in St Pete.

The hotel staff were friendly, the restaurant and bar was really good. They had a live band at the pool while we were there and lots of people come to hang out at the hotel and restaurant.

Property was older with some updates. The bed was good. parking was at a premium. We would stay there again.

Always a pleasure to stay at the Hollander! Creative atmosphere, warm and friendly bar! Good food and great location.

The Hotel hold pool parties that are open to the public on Sundays. We were not aware of this, although were told "it's in the reservation agreement". If you're staying on a Sunday and you enjoy a rave being thrown on property then this is the hotel for you...we never got to use the pool ourselves.

Loved the Retro Decor, the outside bar, dining under the stars alongside a graceful swimming pool enjoying peaceful relaxing music. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is great. Property is clean and well looked after. Thank you Hollander House HH2O we will be back.