St. Regis tops hotel 'It List'

By Dana Kampa
| 5:00 a.m. April 24, 2025

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort drained some of its pools ahead of the recent hurricanes.

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In its first year of operations, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort has received praise for its luxury facilities.

The latest commendation comes from Travel + Leisure magazine, which named the resort on its "It List" of the 100 best new hotels. This special feature is set to run in the May 2025 issue and is already available online.

St. Regis celebrated its inclusion in a statement, saying, "This esteemed recognition underscores the resort's commitment to redefining luxury and providing exceptional personalized service on Florida's Gulf Coast."

The only other Florida-based resort to make the list was Palm House in Palm Beach, though writers did also highlight a Disney Cruise Line that departs from Port Canaveral.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.