Property Info The Don CeSar opened at the height of the Great Gatsby era in 1928. Completely renovated in 2021 and known as Florida's iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar is reminiscent of a Mediterranean-style castle with its majestic pink exterior, historic grandeur and striking architectural design elements set upon the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in St. Pete Beach. A AAA Four Diamond property, National Historic Landmark and founding member of the Historic Hotels of America, The Don CeSar features 277 freshly renovated luxurious guest rooms, including 36 suites, and six revitalized restaurants and lounges: the award-winning Maritana, serving local and regionally sourced, coastal inspired cuisine; Society Table, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner;