The 1888 Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.6
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

About this property

Prime City Center Location: The 1888 Hotel in St. Petersburg offers a convenient city center location with Spa Beach a 16-minute walk away and The Pier and The Dali Museum both 1.2 mi from the property. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 11 mi distant. Comfortable Accommodations: Each aparthotel unit features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Guests enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, and a work desk for added comfort. Exceptional Facilities: The hotel provides a terrace, outdoor seating area, and live music. Additional amenities include free private parking, bicycle parking, and full-day security. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure experience. Nearby Attractions: Spa Beach, Chihuly Collection, and The Pier are within walking distance. Other attractions include The Pier and The Dali Museum, both 1.2 mi away, and Tropicana Field 1.9 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United States United States
“Quiet, clean, close to activities, easy to check in and out”
Shelia
United States United States
“The staff was excellent, the room was very cozy and clean with all the added amenties. The bed was amazing, slept well... Will definitely stay with them again. Steve & Shelia from Ky.”
Sharon
United States United States
“The location was close to one venue. Ot too far from the others. The room was darling.”
Timothy
United States United States
“Great location…. Very charming, clean. In a quiet location. Close to lots of places we were interested in.”
Angel
United States United States
“Staff was awesome shout out to on site general manager who made sure I was comfortable and able to access room easy. Very clean unit, gave us a few small gifts which was very nice. Unit design an setup worked very well”
Meredith
United States United States
“Excellent location, comfortable beds, modern. Staff was super helpful and accommodating.”
Michael
United States United States
“Instructions for everything emailed out and plenty of signs explaining things. Also liked the little introductory booklet in the room explaining parking in more detail. Loved the parking pass.”
Collier
United States United States
“Such a cute hotel! Location is PERFECT as it’s walking distance to pretty much everything. The room was nice and clean and the Lobby was a vibe. Will for sure come again. :)”
Corey
United States United States
“The room had great amenities and character. The in-room kitchenette was great. The location was great. It was easy to get around the city”
Dirk
United States United States
“The property location was great, the place itself very nice, the room layout interesting, we said NYC size rooms”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United States United States
“Quiet, clean, close to activities, easy to check in and out”
Shelia
United States United States
“The staff was excellent, the room was very cozy and clean with all the added amenties. The bed was amazing, slept well... Will definitely stay with them again. Steve & Shelia from Ky.”
Sharon
United States United States
“The location was close to one venue. Ot too far from the others. The room was darling.”
Timothy
United States United States
“Great location…. Very charming, clean. In a quiet location. Close to lots of places we were interested in.”
Angel
United States United States
“Staff was awesome shout out to on site general manager who made sure I was comfortable and able to access room easy. Very clean unit, gave us a few small gifts which was very nice. Unit design an setup worked very well”
Meredith
United States United States
“Excellent location, comfortable beds, modern. Staff was super helpful and accommodating.”
Michael
United States United States
“Instructions for everything emailed out and plenty of signs explaining things. Also liked the little introductory booklet in the room explaining parking in more detail. Loved the parking pass.”
Collier
United States United States
“Such a cute hotel! Location is PERFECT as it’s walking distance to pretty much everything. The room was nice and clean and the Lobby was a vibe. Will for sure come again. :)”
Corey
United States United States
“The room had great amenities and character. The in-room kitchenette was great. The location was great. It was easy to get around the city”
Dirk
United States United States
“The property location was great, the place itself very nice, the room layout interesting, we said NYC size rooms”

Managed by 1888 Hotel Collection

Company review score: 9.3Based on 176 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Nestled in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, our collection of over 25 Historic Hotel Suites plus an entire Estate with Guest House that hosts up to 14 Guests. Our mission is to provide a look into St. Petersburg’s storied past while highlighting the Sunshine City’s New Age Renaissance.

Property info

Originally built in 1923 and was known then as the Hillcrest Hotel. In 2024 the building was fully renovated and The 1888 Hotel was born. The 1888 Hotel pays homage to the year 1888 in which St. Petersburg, Florida was first settled. Owned and operated by a local team it is our mission to preserve the unique nature of our city and its buildings. Our historic building comes with a modern twist, we are a fully contactless and a self-check in establishment. All rooms come standard with a coffee maker, kitchen efficiency, Smart TV, and fridge. Upgrades include 1 or 2 bedroom apartments, pull out sofas, and king beds. For our remote workers we provide the fastest Wi-Fi available with the option of connecting directly via an in room ethernet port. The 1888 Hotel is nestled in the middle of Downtown St Petersburg and you are just minutes away from the famous St. Petersburg Pier and Dali Museum.

Neighborhood info

The location is second to none, next door to Must Wine Loft and walking distance to all the amenities that make Downtown Saint Petersburg a destination location. You will be 2 blocks from Vinoy Park, 2 blocks from the Sundial plaza, 4 blocks from the famous St. Pete Pier, 4 blocks from Central Ave and a short 10 minute drive to Trip Advisor’s #1 beach in the country - St. Pete Beach.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property can only be accessed via stairs and there is no elevator.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests don't receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.