10/10 Exceptional
Has everything you want (and then some)
The Mint House has a lot of great things going for it. Mainly, the fact that the rooms are like apartments. Having a kitchen (with plates/cups/utensils) and a washer/dryer means this is a perfect place for longer stays, but affordable enough for weekend visits, too. Everything is nice and new. Rooms are spacious and modern. I love the minimal vibe. Really comfy beds. Cute pool area that's great for relaxing. Close enough to downtown in a neighborhood that feels up and coming. Lots of fun places you can walk to. Staff is welcoming and chill. They also have a really cool service that stocks your fridge before you arrive. Seriously, you have no idea how nice it is to have a washer/dryer in your hotel room. They even include the detergent! This places beats an Airbnb easy.
Unfortunately, no hotel is perfect. And while I def give this place five stars, the valet parking is a bit of a buzzkill. It's expensive (I live in LA and I've paid just as much at five star resorts), it's inconvenient (you have to give the driver a good 15 min heads up), and the tech is wonky (sometimes they don't get your notification and then you wait and go down and then have to wait another 10 minutes for them to get it). THIS IS IN NO REFLECTION ON THE VALET DRIVERS. Everyone that got our car was friendly and fast, and they're doing their best. But like...really? You're charging this much to make us use this wonky system? There is plenty of two hour street parking that only kicks in during the day, so you're better off overnighting it on your own and then shuffling your car around if you're not leaving the hotel right away during the day. I think if they were able to offer a more economical and efficient parking option, this place would be 10/10.
That being said, we really enjoyed our stay there and will def come back! We visit St. Pete every year to visit family, and it's so nice to have a downtown option now that isn't overpriced and beat to hell. Kudos!