Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

Hotels
IHG
9 (193 reviews)
940 5th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705 , St. Petersburg , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Noisy smoke alarm at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
The hotel room was amazing, clean, and fresh.
Service
9.43
Princess at the front desk was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful.
Location
8.97
Great location to many of the amenities near the water in Saint Petersburg.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were spacious, cozy, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.95
The hotel had many amenities including a fully equipped kitchen and gluten-free options.
Value for Money
8.91
Great hotel at a fantastic value, offering multiple amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast was plentiful and delicious, with special accommodations for dietary needs.
Overall Experience
8.93
A consistently great experience with attentive staff and comfortable stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 12:52

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Indulge in leisure with our outdoor pool and fitness center, perfect for unwinding after a busy day of exploration in St. Petersburg.

Delightful Dining Experiences
Savor delectable bites at our snack bar/deli and mingle with fellow travelers at our complimentary receptions, creating unforgettable memories during your stay.

Convenient Features
Experience seamless travel with amenities like complimentary buffet breakfast, wired and wireless internet access, and ample event space for hosting special gatherings.

Embark on a centrally located retreat at Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown, an IHG Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay in the heart of the city.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 193 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.93
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crystalbY2612SI Solo travel
10
I had trouble with booking.com and sakina was kind and helpful
Pros:

Sakina was so helpful and wonderful

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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amorace Friends getaway Minneapolis, Minnesota
10
No issues, great staff
Pros:

Great place to stay, seems to be going through updates. Clean and quiet. Breakfast choices were great and changed up a bit on the hot items every day. I would stay here again

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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H5782SVmonikar Family
10
Amazing Staff!!
Pros:

Amazing experience, from service to food to bedding. Everything was amazing, Princess and Liz were superb!

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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josecA4843GO Business
10
Feels like home!!!
Pros:

We've all heard about "location-location-location" being one of the major factors in the Hotel industry...but this Staybridge Suites is more about "Family-Family-Family"!!!

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the nicely updated and modern lounge and breakfast area.

The Front Counter is staffed by professional, kind and welcoming employees...and that's the best way to describe Chrisella at the front desk!

When I first met Chrisella, I had just traveled from Connecticut during the biggest blizzard the Northeast has had in nearly 50 year's.

I had stayed the night and was in the are to provide Surgical Guidance and Support at Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital.

Due to the level of flight cancelations and a second added surgery, I returned back to see if I could book 2 additional nights at Staybridge Suites.

For obvious reasons and its proximity to a major Hospital and convenience of being located moments away from Tampa International Airport...the room availability was limited...and thats putting it kindly.

Chrisella went above and beyond and even included her management, who also took part in exploring all of the available, and creative methods in getting me a room.

With my mission accomplished, a clean, quiet and comfortable room secured, Chrisella took the time to explain the evenings events and cool features and amenities, that this fantastic facility offers.

So yes...I'm an IGH member but we need to recognize the frequently overlooked individuals that make you feel like your home...even when your actual home is under 3 feet of snow!!!

Jose R. Leston LRT.BS.ED-MDT
National Director of Surgical Guidance and Education.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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marykatef2013 Family Jacksonville, Florida
10
I screwed up the dates and had us checking in the day. We were checking out. When I realized that I called the hotel and
Pros:

The service that we got from Princess and check-in was above and beyond. She is a real asset to the hotel.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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brettnyc Couples Cape Coral, Florida
10
Great stay
Pros:

I started off by talking to princess at the front desk a week before my reservation just to ask a few questions. She was amazing. You definitely have to give her a raise then the night before to confirm my reservation and had some interaction with her during the day when I was there She goes above and beyond. Rumc is clean beds were comfortable. The breakfast buffet is more than adequate fresh fruit, hot boiled eggs, oatmeal waffle maker, which is the most important thing to me and some other hot items. Also, they do have a soda machine for breakfast not just juices which I did like.-. my only downfall of the hotel is that some people were raised in Barnes and are very inconsiderate throughout the course of the late night early morning. People just walk out. Talk loudly in the hallway and just let their door slam. I think a lot of times it was the people next to us cause our room was connected and the whole room would shake doors are heavy, but that's probably my only complaint it's not the hotel. It's the people with no common sense of not letting the door slam like a moron, but it was an awesome stay.. and like I said, whoever the manager is there I hope you're listening. Princess made my stay great definitely a raise

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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carlgA2000QP Family
10
Great experience
Pros:

Check in process was perfect. Princess was excellent and made me feel welcomed. Room was spacious and clean. Overall hotel was nice

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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c0nstandinat Couples
4
Do not stay here if you need a parking space at the end of your evening.
Pros:

Our trip to St Pete for an overnight vacation ended badly. We returned to our hotel at 1030 pm, only to find there was NOT ONE Parking space. The hotel had no recourse for us. No offer to move us to another IHG property nearby or send us to a public lot with a free UBER ride back etc.
We ended up making the long drive home. Thank goodness we COULD get here. What would an out of state guest do?
The next day, when we called IHG we received 12,000 points and our points back from the stay that wasn’t.
I will never stay at this Staybridge again until they find an easy solution for the parking problem. It’s too bad, because the location is excellent and it’s a decent place to stay. . We’ve stayed here before, so knew the parking was tight, but never ended up as the “odd man out” in this crazy musical car game.
One last comment; clearly this is not an unusual situation. Next door there is a business with a parking lot. There was a tow truck sitting there, just waiting to tow cars away. At the front desk there is a sign clearly stating not to park there. When you enter the lot (the easiest way to turn around to check for a parking space on your second try) there is also a sign stating cars will be towed.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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Q5136VYjacksonb Business
10
Excellent staff
Pros:

We have stayed here 4 times in the last 2 months and I can say that the staff here are excellent from Princess at the front desk to the managers to the breakfast staff. They are so friendly, welcoming and willing to assist you with your needs. Overall they make your stay a positive experience.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
B
BB24King Business
10
Quick trip to St. Pete’
Pros:

Great, clean and comfortable. Sakina at the front desk was very helpful ! The location is quiet and away from the noise of downtown, but close enough for convenient access.

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
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travismW6090SQ Solo travel
10
Great hotel, amazing staff, awesome location
Pros:

Everyone at this hotel is extremely friendly, and willing to help with anything you need. The check in experience was great with friendly customer service.

The breakfast area is great and very well maintained. Donnie in this area was on top of helping customers while also ensuring everything was clean and properly stocked.

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in St Pete.

2026-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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T5118BGericj Solo travel Tallahassee, Florida
10
Positive experience on brief visit to St. Pete
Pros:

I had a really positive experience at the Staybridge Suites in St. Pete. My room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Princess at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful during my stay.

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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SaySomethingB Friends getaway
10
Must Saty!
Pros:

This hotel is a great stay. The staff was all very helpful especially Princess at the front desk. The room was very cozy and comfy . I highly recommend this hotel to my friends and family.!

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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scottsA7688VT Family
10
Recent experience was great.
Pros:

The buffet was very nice. Donnie was great to talk with me. He discussed how the buffet hopefully adds to the guest experience.

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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kevindB8776JA Solo travel
10
A Suite Spot!
Pros:

Great atmosphere, the room was very clean and the staff was also very friendly. Had to book this at the last minute for work, glad I did. Princess checked me in and was very helpful!

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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debbielF6918OE Couples Chicago, Illinois
10
Great place, great value!
Pros:

This hotel had everything we needed for a comfortable, convenient stay. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was excellent, everything is clean, the kitchen is fully equipped and allowed us the opportunity to heat or even cook some food. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. As someone who has to eat, gluten-free, a special shout out to Donni in the kitchen who is able to make me a guaranteed gluten-free egg dish one morning. That kind of kindness was greatly appreciated. Also, the front desk staff were wonderful. In particular, Chrisella was so helpful in changing our room at a moments notice. The location is extremely convenient and we were able to walk to so many of the attractions we wanted to see. We would stay here again.

2025-12-19 via Tripadvisor
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jpsjamdg Business Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York
4
Good check-in bit noisy night
Pros:

Room was good and front desk service from Princess great.

However, middle of night a smoke alarm in hallway began chirping and when contacting front desk nothing was able to be done— “our maintenance will be in at 9 am”. Definitely not helpful and it was tough to sleep.

2025-12-11 via Tripadvisor
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H2032ZZvictors Business
10
Princess
Pros:

Princess was professional and very Efficient. Also her day shift manager was also very helpful. The 5-7 social also had very good food and wine

2025-12-09 via Tripadvisor
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R6833NYjamesb Business
10
Very helpful staff!!!
Pros:

Chrisella at the front desk and the Sales Manager were a big help to me when I needed to stay late for a meeting. Wonderful service!! Thank you!!!

2025-12-04 via Tripadvisor
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Y57OXwesleyb Business
10
Thanks Princess!
Pros:

I checked into 525 Monday evening & my room had no wash rags, but Princess took care of it. Made sure I had enough for my stay.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor