The Exchange Hotel

We have stayed here 2X now. Once last year and again the past few days. Michael at the front desk has been excellent both times. VERY helpful and accommodating. Not sure why lobby bar is so quiet but it's really nice, dog friendly, good food. Fee for valet parking sucks but it's in the heart of downtown. To be expected with limited parking.

I have had a signed contract for a reserved wedding block with The Exchange since August 24, 2022 for a weekend in August 2023. We have had the hotel on our wedding website for over 6 months. I reached out to each of the hotel blocks we reserved today, a bit less than 2 months out from the reserved weekend. Thankfully no one from our group reserved a room at the Exchange, choosing other nearby hotels instead, because they didn't even bother letting us know they'll be closed from today until the end of September until we reached out. An astounding lack of professionalism. Thank goodness I reached out today - who knows how long it would've taken for me to find out they're temporarily closed?

The location of the Exchange Hotel is by all means ideal, especially if you are looking for a hotel around Jannus Live. The staff are extremely courteous and kind, overall very pleasant. At first glance, the hotel is very charming- old, with a lot of quirks, but charming. However, the charm ended there during my visit. We had checked in early, and had an event to get to so we had little time to do a thorough check of the room. When we had returned from the event, and turned the bed, we found BUGS crawling on the sheets. previously, i had noticed wing like remnant laying around, but had chalked it up to us bringing in lint/dirt from our day clothes. Upon further inspection, there were bugs in the curtains, shower, and various other locations. we called and asked to be moved, and the staff quickly moved us to another move. Again, we appreciated the hast, and the diligence of the staff. HOWEVER, when we entered the second room, we found MORE bugs in the shower and the curtains. On top of the bug issue, the bathroom was small, and the shower only had a curtain that did not reach the floor, causing water to run out of the shower. the wood on the sink was rotting/molding due to the shower run off. Looking back, i realize the ‘old smell’ of the hotel room could have very well been mold. It was nearing 1 AM at this point, and we were all exhausted/needed to leave St. Pete early the next morning, so we just went to bed and prayed that the bugs would stay put. Checkout was seamless, and the staff was accommodating. I will not be returning to the Exchange Hotel on this account, but I hope this will serve as a warning to double check your hotel room for a possible infestation.

I tried out The Exchange Hotel as it was affordable and also was within walking distance of the Sunshine City Scare Convention. The hotel was cozy, and it was easy to get around to nearby restaurants and sights such as the Dali Museum. The staff here were also super nice. The only issue I could note was that the elevator was out, but that did not hamper my experience. I will be coming back for future visits to St Pete.

Saint Pete has a great selection of late night entertainment with a hotel like the exchange conveniently placed walking distance apart. It’s just far enough to have peace and quiet but walking distance away. Management and staff were very welcoming. As we came back we were greeted with great hospitality by the management. Great place, definitely recommend.

I Absolutely loved my Time in St.Pete and this place largely contributed to the stress free getaway I so desperately needed. Its conveniently located within walking distance of so many wonderful places. And when driving was necessary the valet was quick and friendly. The staff is kind and attentive. Michael at front desk greeted me with a welcoming smile and even nickname every time we arrived back. I looked forward to hearing “Hey R.J.” In the lobby every night. The beds are soft. The showers are hot. There’s a bar upfront. My room was a tad outdated but it didn’t affect the quality of my stay. All in all I give it 4.7⭐️ I’ll definitely go back.

Recently stayed here at this hotel for my trip to Florida. Let me just say the valet was good, the front desk was great especially Michael. He made us feel very welcome and always greeted my boyfriend RJ especially when we returned. I don’t know if it was the room we had being that it was a handicap room because that was all they had at the time but I hated the bathroom in this room it was old and ugly looking and the shower head looked gross. We asked for a room clean and we never got it but Michael did make sure we got clean sheets and towels the second time we asked. Besides those things it was a decent hotel for the price. It does get loud because the walls were thin and it would be drunk people outside that you could hear very well but that’s not really the hotel’s fault. It’s in a good spot to get to restaurants and the pier. Stay was decent.

Cute old hotel. They have done a nice job updating it over the years.
Great location for walking to the bay/waterfront, restaurants, Tropicana Field, museums. Area is very walkable. I ran every morning with no issues.
Staff is very friendly & helpful. Housekeeping is every 3rd day or so & since we were there for a weekend didn't have it. But anything we needed (coffee pods, soap, etc) the front desk had handy to give us.
Be aware there is only Valet parking, so you'll need to add that in on top of the room rate if you have a car.
Bathroom is very small. They did a nice job retrofitting it but it is tiny compared to what we are used to now days. I would suggest to management adding another towel bar or hooks - there is space on the walls for a couple more hooks & that would help with maximizing the space.
Dresser is in the closet (we were in room 317). Made hanging dresses difficult. Not sure why the dresser wasn't in the corner of the room by the window where there was space?

Overall, when we get back to St. Petersburg we will absolutely stay here again.