Penthouse (Bayside Suite)

This suite has a city view from an elevated position. The hotel itself faces the Gulf of Mexico, so this category is the one to choose for a high vantage over the city. Guests focused on the water can reach the beach in about a five-minute walk.

The suite has two king beds and sleeps up to 8 guests. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets with pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding. A rollaway or extra bed cannot be added, so plan your group around the sleeping arrangements the suite already has.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination. It comes with bathrobes, slippers, towels, a hair dryer and free toiletries, so you can unwind after a day on the sand.

Yes. The suite is family friendly, sleeps eight, and has a free crib for little ones. Connecting rooms are available if your party needs more space. The Don CeSar welcomes children of all ages, though additional fees may apply for children using existing beds. The guest checking in must be at least 21 years old.

The suite has a 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable, pay movies, an iPod dock, a minibar, a coffee/tea maker, a work desk, an iron and ironing board, free local calls and daily housekeeping. Room service is also offered. Wi-Fi runs at 100+ Mbps, which suits one or two people or up to six devices, so a full group may want to plan its device use.

The hotel's FAQ gives the resort fee as $40 plus tax per room per day. It includes daily use of up to three beach loungers and an umbrella, complimentary bicycle rentals, fitness center access, daily yoga and aerobic classes, and pool and beach games. Non-motorized watersport rentals (9:00 AM–12:00 PM), two bottled waters daily and in-room coffee are included too.

The beach is about 400 feet away, roughly a five-minute walk. The hotel has two heated outdoor pools with Gulf views and poolside food and drink service. On property you can dine at Society Table for all-day meals, Rowe Bar on the beachfront, and Uncle Andy's Market for ice cream and coffee. Maritana serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday, from 5:30pm to 10:00pm.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. You will need a photo ID and a credit card, because the hotel is cashless. Self-parking is about $31.64 per night and valet about $42.94, both with in/out privileges. Tampa International Airport is roughly 25–28 miles away, a drive of about 30–40 minutes.