The Pier Hotel is located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, twenty miles from Tampa International Airport. This hotel is near the new Baywalk shopping and entertainment complex and just a pleasant stroll from the famous pier. Originally built in the 1920's and meticulously restored in the year 2000, the Pier Hotel is a welcome retreat. Step inside the elegantly appointed lobby with it's graceful archways and warm European decor, and step back to a day when master craftsmen paid strict attention to detail. Relax in the lounge or on the verandah, as you read the daily paper, and enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet. The Pier Hotel offers a charming and friendly atmosphere you can't fine anywhere else.The guest rooms are appointed with a 1920's style dÎ cor that harkens to era when the hotel was constructed. But, these rooms are appointed with the conveniences of the present high speed Internet access, cable television, a refrigerator and a microwave. After a busy day, unwind at our daily cocktail reception and enjoy a live piano performance. Restore yourself by relaxing in an original antique claw footed tub, before experiencing the renaissance of downtown St. Petersburg and the exciting nightlife it has to offer.