HotelChatter - St. Pete Beach

Totally Rad: Florida's Postcard Inn Gets Even Cheaper

MsRebecca — 2010-02-11T09:55:15-05:00

We already loved the Gidget look of The Postcard Inn when it reopened last October. Now, with slush lining the NYC streets, and cheap-as-chips rates courtesy of Travelzoo, it looks even more seductive.

The ’Zoo alerted us to savings of 60% off regular rates—$79 a night—at the boho-budget hotel, for travel dates through March 4, and again from April 11–23.

Barry Sternlicht Surfaces With Molly Sims On His Arm at The Postcard Inn

juliana — 2009-11-19T14:59:30-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Barry_and_Molly.jpg" class="top"> Barry Sternlicht, chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, celebrates the opening of Postcard Inn on The Beach in St. Pete Beach, FL with model/actress Molly Sims. We're not sure what's happening with <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/1 hotels">1 Hotels</a> but it looks like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/barry sternlicht">Barry Sternlicht</a> has set his sights on more low-key projects. Last weekend, he showed up for the opening of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Postcard+Inn+on+The+Beach/local/1573">Postcard Inn on The Beach</a> which is a joint venture between him and Stephen Hanson, the founder of BR Guest Restaurants. Looking good BS! It doesn't look like the recession has aged you one bit. As you can see, Molly Sims was there to celebrate the opening but she was also celebrate her

Go Gidget at The Postcard Inn on the Beach

MsRebecca — 2009-10-20T11:28:40-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/PostcardInnonBeach.jpg" class="top"> Yes, yes, we realize it is officially fall, but it just seems too damn cold too damn soon this year. Which means were getting a jump-start on our snowbird plans, weighing up which sunny destination to escape to first come December or January. News, then, that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Postcard+Inn+on+The+Beach/local/1573">Postcard Inn on the Beach</a> opened last Thursday in St. Pete Beach, Florida, was music to our cold ears. Well always have a soft spot for the beachy motels of Americas past, and this looks like just the place to rediscover our inner Gidget. First of all, theres the décor of the guest rooms: ocean murals on the walls, surfboards and gear as decoration, and vintage light fixtures. Some

Bad Rate :: Best Western Beachfront Resort

Tim L. — 2006-09-05T13:07:06-05:00

<![CDATA[[Ed. Note: This is the Bad Rate in our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature. This rate was valid on Sept. 5, 2006 and is subject to change. Enjoy.]<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/badrate_bestwestern.jpg">We always feel leery right off the bat when we see "Best Western" and the word "resort" together, but we feel even more apprehensive when the rates are far north of what a motel room should cost you. Unlike our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/9/5/11227/50714">Good Rate</a> this week in St. Petersburg, Florida--the historic Pier Hotel--the <a href="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=10304#null">Best Western Beachfront Resort</a> has about as much character as a hotel sports bar. Here that faceless sports bar is called "Player's" and you're a long way from where the real players are. It's five miles to St. Petersburg itself

Hotel Weddings Can Ruin Your Vacation

juliana — 2006-07-12T15:36:57-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/hotel_wedding.jpg">Destination Weddings are all the rage these days with many couples opting to marry at beachfront hotels. The only problem is they are choosing to say "I Do" and celebrate with a reception afterwards at the very same hotels that you have booked for your relaxing getaway.Hotel Maven <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/courtneymay">Courtney May</a> submits this photo of a wedding rehearsal at the <a href="http://www.doncesar.com">Don Cesar Beach Resort</a> in St. Petersburg, Florida, which hosts more than 270 weddings in a year.So much for a room with a view. Our suggestion would be to call ahead and ask the front desk if any weddings will be taking place during your stay. And if you can't rearrange your travel dates, then perhaps you can