The Luce, the highly anticipated new addition to St. Pete Beach’s vibrant shoreline, is set to open doors to guests on June 11th.
With 200 accommodations, including a selection of bungalow studio suites, The Luce offers an effortless retreat designed for both relaxation and celebration. Now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, owned by LCP and Safanad and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, The Luce has been transformed from a St. Pete Beach classic boutique hotel into an unforgettable destination that will capture the charm of St. Pete Beach while integrating a distinctly Floridian experience celebrating the endless sunshine, eclectic culture and laid-back sophistication of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
From the moment The Luce opens, two distinct culinary experiences will set the tone for St. Pete Beach’s newest coastal retreat. Sundrop, the hotel’s vibrant coastal-inspired restaurant and bar, invites guests to enjoy seven-day brunch and dinner service in a seamless indoor-outdoor setting, paired with full pool and beach service and private cabanas. Come Fall 2026, Baby Turtle Beach Club joins the lineup, bringing casual American coastal fare directly to the beach and pool from dawn to dusk, perfect for sun-soaked afternoons and golden-hour sunsets. The opening adds a new anchor to a Gulf Coast corridor already celebrated for its arts community, independent restaurants and sunset culture, giving locals a destination that reflects the character of the place they love.
At the heart of the hotel, Sundrop is an indoor-outdoor dining experience that flows from day to night. The lobby restaurant and bar features an outdoor cocktail lounge and a fire-pit table ideal for gathering over drinks, along with daily happy hour and weekly rum tastings every Wednesday and Friday. The menu highlights elevated coastal classics and fresh, citrus-forward flavors, from Gulf seafood towers, oysters and Wagyu steak to refined entrees like Chilean sea bass with blood orange beurre blanc and salmon with charred lemon. A vibrant daily brunch pairs dishes such as lemon pancakes layered with mascarpone, burrata and avocado toast and the luce lobster roll with craft cocktails and pressed juices, making Sundrop a natural go-to for both hotel guests and locals alike.
Guests will enjoy direct private beach access with complimentary loungers. The Luce’s dedicated Beach Butler is designed to make every seaside moment effortless. Available throughout the day, the hotel’s Beach Butlers will service guests poolside offering thoughtful and personalized service to assist with securing belongings and staying connected via beachside charging stations. Guests can also opt for a curated vacation amenity box stocked with essentials like sunscreen, mist spray and a koozie. Beyond the beach, the property features St. Pete Beach’s largest pool with curated daily activities. Signature lifestyle programming includes weekend yoga, live DJ Groove Sessions, a nightly Sunset Social, poolside and beach cabanas with attentive service, lawn games, a 24-hour fitness center and a stylish retail boutique. In addition, guests can enjoy a specially curated Spotify playlist available to stream from the moment they plan their trip, all the way through their stay and long after they return home to relive their favorite vacation moments.
“The Luce is a place unlike anything St. Pete Beach has seen before,” said Jeremy DaSilva, general manager of The Luce St. Pete Beach. “We’ve thoughtfully curated every touchpoint, from our beachfront butler service and poolside cabanas to the bold artistry of our lobby and the coastal flavors of Sundrop. June 11th marks the start of a new chapter for hospitality on St. Pete Beach and a meaningful addition to this community.”
Guestrooms are outfitted with plush king or double queen beds, Lavazza cafe machines, smart TVs with integrated streaming capabilities, blackout curtains and premium bath amenities in partnership with Scandinavian haircare brand Sachajuan. Bungalow Suites feature private outdoor lounges with convenient QR code ordering, while Lanai Rooms provide semi-private outdoor seating just steps from the pool. The Luce’s design draws inspiration from St. Pete’s layered history, including the lush botanical sanctuary of Sunken Gardens and the kitschy charm of retro Florida. The property’s interiors balance bold patterns and flamingo-pink accents with sleek stone and chic rattan finishes, creating a nostalgic yet modern setting feeling both welcoming and elevated.
Adding to the hotel’s distinctive sense of place is a breathtaking lobby art installation by southern-based Filipino-American painter and muralist Marianne Angeli Rodriguez. The large-scale original work commands the wall behind the front desk, creating a striking focal point upon arrival. A swirling composition of bold organic shapes, the mural layers warm corals and terracottas with deep teals, soft blush, sandy beige and pops of golden yellow that feel at once distinctly Floridian yet unmistakenly her own. Abstract coastal motifs and fluid forms weave through the canvas in Rodriguez’s signature expressive style, evoking both movement and stillness, culture and coastline. Rodriguez, whose vibrant large-scale works are widely collected across the United States and on permanent display in notable public institutions, brings an international perspective to everything she creates. Her piece at The Luce has quickly become a conversation piece for guests and locals alike, a fitting introduction to a hotel that celebrates art, community and the spirit of St. Pete Beach.
The hotel also features 14,000-square-feet of combined event space, including a 2,280-square-foot ballroom where bold patterns and colors from the lobby carry into a flexible event canvas. The outdoor Palm Court and Palm Pavilion provide Gulf Coast backdrops for celebrations, with seven total venues accommodating up to 200 guests.
In celebration of the soft opening, The Luce is offering 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night for every stay booked. Marriott Bonvoy Members can take advantage of the offer when booking their stay on marriott.com.
Located in the heart of St. Pete Beach, The Luce offers guests convenient access to the shoreline, local dining and the cultural vibrancy of Downtown St. Petersburg, home to acclaimed museums, galleries and independent hotels. The Luce is easily accessible from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
The Luce is located at 6300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706. For more information or to make reservations, visit thelucehotel.com or email info@thelucehotel.com. For the most up-to-date news, follow the hotel on Instagram @thelucehotelspb.
