Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Reveals New Lounge-like Lobby Design
December 27, 2011 - Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club has revealed a new lounge-like lobby featuring a library, cafe, resort shop and expanded Promenade bar. The team at Leo A Daly, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm, developed a color palette reflective of St. Pete's distinctive culture with rich vibrant colors to mirror the thriving arts scene and soothing blues, gold and warmer tones echoing the natural surroundings. The St. Petersburg, Florida, resort's iconic Mediterranean Revival architecture were carefully preserved while adding new works of art such as a custom Renee Dinauer sculpture at the entry and one-of-a-kind Chihuly pieces.
To encourage a more social atmosphere, furniture was carefully placed to allow plenty of room for guests to gather with friends at the bar while the new library is warm and inviting flanked by two large millwork pieces and a central fireplace. Perfect for those looking for a quick bite to eat or light snack, the new St. Petersburg, FL, restaurant and cafe offers a grab-and-go style menu and illy® specialty coffee drinks. The resort's iconic veranda has become a popular hang out thanks to added seating and a fire pit on the patio level.
Originally opened in 1925, the 85-year-old resort offers a 72-slip marina, 18-hole Tampa Bay golf course, 12-court tennis complex, fitness center, outdoor pool, award-winning cuisine, history tours and more. Earlier this year guest rooms were updated with a new design inspired by the hotel's waterfront location.
Rates start at $199 per night. For more information about the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, please call 727-824-8048 or visit www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com.
About Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club The Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club is the only historic luxury resort on Florida's west coast that boasts a private 72-slip marina, 18-hole private golf course, 12-court tennis complex, 5,000 square-foot fitness center and more. Ideally situated on the water in downtown St. Petersburg, the recently renovated 347-room Tampa Bay hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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