WHERE HIP MEETS HISTORIC
APP PROVIDES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
As you meander the ornate halls of The Vinoy, do you wonder about the history made here and the people who walked these same steps in the past? Well, as they say, there’s an app for that! Downloadable from Google Play by looking up Vinoy Renaissance, the multimedia tour lets you experience history in the making. It all began with a bet over 90 years ago. The rest, as they say, is history. From the grand opening on New Year’s Eve in 1925 through today, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club has a rich and storied past. Enhance your stay with our Navigator’s recommendations, restaurant specials and resort map. Take a peek into our archives with our multi-media history tour experience for exclusive looks at our intriguing artifacts and exhibits. You’ll learn about The Vinoy’s amazing heritage and be enchanted by the tales of the rich and famous who preceded your footsteps down its historic halls. Grab your smart phone and use the app during your next walk through the hotel and appreciate the alluring blend of 1920s art-deco architecture and modern convenience.
A FEW KEY POINTS TO OBSERVE: The Vinoy’s original 1925 color—a pinkish coral hue—was created by the Gutta Percha Paint Company exclusively for the hotel and was named “Vinoy.” Its octagonal Observation Tower, built to resemble a Renaissance-style bell tower though it never held a bell, provided a lofty perch for guests to enjoy the view, just as they might at an Italian seaside villa. The hotel’s Moorish influence is evident in its decorative archways, especially the ornately carved stone treatment of the main entrance door and the great arched window in the south wall of the dining room wing. The veranda, running the full length of the lobby, provided a cool and breezy respite from the hot Florida sun, much like a palazzo. Back in the day, barrel ceilings, archways and ornate plaster moldings highlighted The Vinoy’s Grand Ballroom in a display of absolute symmetry. The Vinoy’s History Gallery encompasses two walls and spans the period 1901-2010, linking the resort with the history of St. Petersburg. Intriguing artifacts and exhibits—original room keys and floor tiles, pieces of china and silver, postcards and photos—are displayed in a chronological diorama.
Search "Vinoy" in the App Store, visit TheVinoyRenaissance.oncell.com or scan the QR code to download. 10
VinoyRenaissanceResort.com
