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The Vinoy is Fully Booked | Nearby hotels listed below
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection (Sold Out)
- 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- (727) 894-1000
- The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection is the home base for the entire Retail Law Conference experience. All conference sessions and meetings will take place onsite, so you’re just steps away from everything—no travel required.
This iconic resort, opened in 1925, blends Mediterranean Revival-style architecture with modern luxury. Set on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, the Vinoy offers lush grounds, a top-tier golf course, spa, and standout dining—all in one historic and vibrant location. Stay where the action is and make the most of your conference experience.
RILA RATE — HOTEL BLOCK SOLD OUT
RILA’s preferred rate is $309.00 per night, plus tax and a discounted daily resort fee of $24 (exclusive to conference attendees). This rate is available until the cutoff date or until the room block sells out—whichever comes first. Booking through RILA’s official hotel block (linked in your confirmation email) guarantees access to these discounts.
Nearby Hotels Near The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club is sold out for the Retail Law Conference! Please note that neither hotel offers special rates or room blocks for the conference, so rates and availability may vary. To secure the best option for your needs, we recommend booking as soon as possible.
The Birchwood
- 340 Beach Dr. North, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
- (727) 896-1080
- Website
Located just 0.2 miles (a short 2–3 block walk) from The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Rooms available starting at $225 per night.
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
- 340 Beach Dr. North, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
- (727) 892-9900
- Website
Located just 0.4 miles (a short 5–8 min walk) from The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Rooms available starting at $260 per night.
Hyatt Place Downtown
- 25 2nd Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
- (727) 220-0950
- Website
Located about 0.6 miles (an 8–10 minute walk) from The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Rooms available starting at $332 per night.
AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
- 110 2nd Street North, St Petersburg, Florida, 33701
- (727) 864-0001
- Website
Located just 0.7 miles (a short 10–12 min walk) from The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Rooms available starting at $241 per night.
Third-Party Housing Companies
RILA does not work with any third parties for hotel reservations, and no company should contact you to solicit hotel reservations. Should you be contacted by any third-party housing companies, please note that they are not affiliated, authorized, or recommended by RILA. Many are known to engage in fraudulent practices. If you are contacted, please contact us right away, and do not make reservations through these companies. All hotel reservations should be made by you directly with the hotel through the hotel reservation link provided on your conference registration confirmation email.
The conference begins Wednesday, October 8 at 3:00 PM ET. Plan to arrive that morning or consider coming Tuesday for a smoother check-in and time to explore. We recommend scheduling your return flight after 2:30 PM to allow ample travel time following the conference conclusion at 12:30 PM.
Committee & Council Meetings
Arrive Tuesday, October 7th in the evening for easy badge pickup before your committee meeting(s) on Wednesday morning. Check your meeting start times below.
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