This is one to avoid: From check in to check out, The Renaissance Vinoy Resort in Saint Petersburg, Florida is awful.
This resort exemplifies the term, beauty is only skin deep. We had my daughters wedding there this April. The cocktail hour, the seafood buffet, and the passed hors d’oeuvres were non-existent, not enough groceries. The seafood buffet was supposed to be for a party of 100, but all we got to see was melting ice. The passed hors d’oeuvres were far and few between. The sit down dinner resembled bad airline food; the Filet Mignon and piece of Grouper were the size of a spoon. The premium brand liquor that we paid for were not premium; the only recognizable brand was Smirnoff, which hasn’t been premium in 100 years. The scotches and gins were names we never heard of.
The next morning we held a continental breakfast at a cost of $25 per head. The continental breakfast was less than what you would expect to get free at any self-respecting Hampton Inn.
Looking for a place to hold a wedding? This is not the place! You do not want the Vinoy, who are supposed to be wedding professionals, to handle such a special and memorable occasion.
My wife and I were totally embarrassed by the food quality and quantity, lack of liquor selection, and service.
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort touts itself as “The Legendary Renaissance Vinoy”, but when it comes down to it, it’s just another Marriott.