About us
Situated in the waterfront business district, we are minutes from some of the top businesses in the nation and a wide variety of restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Planning a meeting or conference, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel in Florida boasts over 33,000 square feet of flexible meeting space - perfect for a board meeting for 10 to a convention for 500 in our grand ballrooms.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1972
Renovated2014
Total meeting space33,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms333
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
May 7, 2026 - May 11, 2026
May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026
May 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Dec 21 - Dec 31Jan 06 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Dec 20
Low season
May 01 - Sep 30
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
33,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,055 sq. ft.
Space (private)
33,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
33
Second largest room
6,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
15,887 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
33,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,055 sq. ft.
Space (private)
33,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
33
Second largest room
6,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
15,887 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7,055 sq. ft. 85 x 83 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1000 | - | 500 | 1000 | 700 | 480 | - | - | |
6,400 sq. ft. 80 x 80 sq. ft. | 999 ft. | 350 | - | - | 350 | - | - | - | - | |
525 sq. ft. 35 x 15 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 30 | - | - | 30 | - | - | - | - | |
2,120 sq. ft. 40 x 53 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 300 | 60 | 180 | 300 | 180 | 150 | 60 | 54 | |
1,512 sq. ft. 54 x 28 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 120 | - | - | 120 | - | - | - | - | |
2,100 sq. ft. 25 x 84 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 200 | 36 | 200 | - | 140 | 160 | 100 | 56 | |
1,568 sq. ft. 56 x 28 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,224 sq. ft. 68 x 18 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
952 sq. ft. 28 x 34 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | 26 | - | 100 | 60 | 48 | 24 | 30 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
333
Single (1 bed)
112
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
184
Double (2 beds) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Suites
19
Tax rate
13%
Occupancy rate
5%
Total guest rooms
333
Single (1 bed)
112
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
184
Double (2 beds) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Suites
19
Tax rate
13%
Occupancy rate
5%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
11 mi
Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $48.00/day )
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Saturday Morning Market
Shopping
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The St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market is open from October to May every season (Oct 7, 2017 - May 26, 2018).
Market is open from 9am - 2pm.
A variety of food trucks/vendors, as well as local farmer and craft booths, are all present at the market. The market is dog friendly and often boasts live music.
101 1st Street SE
St. Petersburg, FL
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South Straub Park
Park
4 blks
Downtown and waterfront, you will often find small events hosted here. Be sure to visit in holiday season to see the lights display!
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Vinoy Park
Park
1 mi
Downtown and waterfront, there are often many community events hosted at this park.
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Al Lang Stadium
Recreation
1 blk
Home of the Rowdies and located just across the street from the hotel.
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The Sundial
Shopping
10 blks
Shopping, Dining, and Movies!
153 2nd Ave N.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Salvador Dali Museum
Museum
1 blk
The Salvador Dalí Museum shall educate the public and promote understanding, enjoyment and scholarly examination of art through the exhibition of works by Dalí and artists of similar vision. The Salvador Dalí Museum shall preserve and expand its collection of art of Dalí and related archival material.
1000 Third Street South
St. Petersburg, FL, US 33701
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Mahaffey Theater
Theater
1 blk
Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg, the newly renovated Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a 2030-seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom space, spectacular waterfront views, and European box-style seating. Just steps away from the culturally vibrant Downtown and minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-famous museums, the Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family, and the renowned Florida Orchestra.
400 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL, US 33701
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Florida Holocaust Museum
Museum
8 blks
The Florida Holocaust Museum honors the memory of millions of innocent men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. The Museum is dedicated to teaching the members of all races and cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides.
55 5th St S
St. Petersburg, FL, US 33701-4146
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St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
5 blks
The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most beautiful museums in the Southeast. The collection has more than 4,600 objects extending from antiquity to the present day and features stellar French Impressionist paintings. Galleries of Steuben glass, decorative arts, and pre-Columbian objects are especially dramatic. Two interior gardens, one devoted to sculpture, encourage reflection. An intimate second-floor gallery, in the new wing, displays works on paper and photographs. The Museum's photography collection of nearly 1,400 images is one of Florida's most respected. The MFA has been repeatedly named the best art museum in the Tampa Bay area by regional media.
255 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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St. Petersburg Museum of History
Museum
10 blks
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is nestled on the beautiful waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. In addition to our exhibits, we maintain a collection of over 32,000 artifacts, an archive of over 8000 historic photos and 5000 documents.
335 Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL, US 33701
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Tropicana Field
Recreation
2 mi
Tropicana Field is home to the 2008 American League Champions the Tampa Bay Rays.
One Tropicana Drive
St. Petersburg, FL, US 33705
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Raymond James Stadium
Recreation
20 mi
The facility, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Florida Bulls and the New Year’s Day Outback Bowl, incorporates groundbreaking innovations and modern stadium design concepts for the finest guest experience. Located an arms throw from the original Tampa Stadium, the newly opened venue quickly became a popular choice for concerts and special events
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33607
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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront sits in the heart of "one of the ten most walkable cities in America." Just blocks from fine restaurants, shopping, entertainment, art museums and sports venues. The stunning views of the Bay highlight our unforgettable location.
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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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