LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Davidson
Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of The Don CeSar,
the iconic 277-room resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla. to its growing
portfolio. Located on the sugar-sand beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast, the property is managed
under Pivot Hotels & Resorts, Davidson's lifestyle and luxury
division, and owned by Host Hotels & Resorts – the
largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest
owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels.
"We are excited for the opportunity to work with Davidson again,
and for Pivot Hotels & Resorts to manage The Don CeSar,"
remarked James F. Risoleo, chief
executive officer of Host. "We have confidence that the Pivot
team's creativity and passion will enhance this storied resort,
while driving improved operational performance."
Affectionately known as the Pink Palace, the resort opened in
1928 at the height of the Gatsby Era and quickly became the
exclusive playground for the elite of the day. Over time, the hotel
became a founding member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels
of America and has since gained many notable accolades, including
"2015 Best Historic Hotel" in its size category by Historic Hotels
of America.
In addition to The Don CeSar, Pivot is managing Beach House
Suites by The Don CeSar, a 70-room, all-suite, beachfront hotel a
half-mile north on St. Pete Beach. This easygoing, less formal
sister of The Don CeSar is the perfect beach vacation hotel for
friends and families, and offers gulf-view, apartment-style suites,
a relaxed atmosphere and resort privileges at both Beach House
Suites and The Don CeSar.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to manage a resort
with such a rich historical background and to once again partner
with Host," said John Belden,
president and chief executive officer of Davidson. "We look forward
to having a hand in creating unforgettable touch points for all of
The Don CeSar's guests, and our Pivot team will honor the
tradition, mystique and charm of the resort, by accentuating its
storied history."
"We're proud to be adding this beloved St. Pete Beach icon to
the Pivot portfolio," said Albert
Smith, senior vice president of Pivot. "Our mission is to
drive unique guest experiences, thus maximizing enjoyment, while
providing intuitive, heartfelt service, and this property will be
no exception. We'll preserve the resort's glamor and historic
charm, while delivering the experiences today's resort guests
desire."
The Don CeSar received a $10
million upgrade to its amenities in the last year, including
a brand new beachside restaurant and bar on the Gulf of Mexico. The resort features two heated
pools, a fitness center, business center, 38,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor meeting and event space and an
11,000-square-foot spa. Offering seven food and beverage options,
the resort features the award-winning Maritana Grille, featuring
food sourced from local farms, dairies and fisherman; The Rowe Bar,
offering local beers and craft cocktails; and an old-fashioned ice
cream parlor.
Davidson Hotels & Resorts, and its lifestyle and luxury
operating division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts, is one of the
industry's preeminent hotel operators, specializing in branded and
lifestyle full-service and upscale urban select-service
hotels. For more information about Davidson Hotels &
Resorts and Pivot Hotels & Resorts, visit
www.davidsonhotels.com or www.pivothotels.com.
About Davidson Hotels & Resorts
Davidson Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, full-service
hotel management company providing management,
development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and accounting
expertise for the hospitality industry. Amassing one of the purest
full-service hotel portfolios in the industry, Davidson, along with
its lifestyle and luxury operating division, Pivot Hotels &
Resorts, specializes in independent and branded assets in the
upper-upscale to luxury segments including 42 hotels, nearly 13,000
rooms and 1.4 million square feet of meeting space across
the United States. A trusted
partner and preferred operator of Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt
hotels, Davidson delivers hospitality and creates value for owners
with every single hotel. More information can be found at
www.davidsonhotels.com.
About Pivot Hotels l Resorts
Pivot Hotels & Resorts, the lifestyle and luxury division of
Davidson Hotels & Resorts, operates with a deep-rooted passion
for continuous innovation, exceptional service delivery, revenue
generation, inspired marketing and financial
responsibility. Constituted by some of the most accomplished
leaders in lifestyle hospitality, Pivot Hotels & Resorts caters
to today's experience-seeking, adventure-minded traveler through
inspiring design, thoughtful service and one-of-a-kind experiences
at each of its hotels and resorts. Pivot Hotels & Resorts
operates five properties in San
Francisco, Miami,
Key Largo, St. Pete Beach and
Eugene. Pivot has an additional three properties under acquisition
or development in Chicago,
Nashville and Kansas
City. More information may be found at
www.pivothotels.com.
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