The Peninsula Bed and Cocktails

The Peninsula was a nice place to stay. Wanted to stay in Gulfport and this was on in the center of town! Had a nice restaurant in hotel. Easy walk to many restaurants and entertainment and shops. Gulfport is small and eclectic. Close to water and hosted a Tuesday farmers market with a few blocks of varied vendors. We stayed in express martini suite which is on first floor and very large. Had some early morning noise from guests on second floor on first morning. It is an old building so sound does penetrate floors, ceiling and walls. Black out curtains in room were incredible, didn’t know if it was night or day when closed. Will definitely stay again. Bed and pillows were super comfortable.

I certainly didnt expect the stay i had. Ive been all over florida and never had everything go right like it did here. The room was fantastic and being able to have breakfast there on site was way too easy. Because of the nominal rate i would say its the best value in a hotel stay ive seen in years. First time to this area and I leave with a great impression. 5 restaurants in the immediate area to cater to every dietary requirement. My rating is 5 star.

Peninsula is a fantastic boutique hotel. We stayed in the Mule room and it was a large, clean and well appointed space. Love the themes of each room. Be sure to read the instructions on check in as there is no front desk. Works very much like checking into an Air BnB. Lobby bar was small but a blast. Bar tender was a trip and very welcoming. The location is right on the main drag of Gulfport with lots of shops and restaurants. Would absolutely stay here again.

This is the 2nd time I have stayed. First time when my daughter started college and this time for her graduation. The overall stay and the staff were great, but it seemed like the upkeep and care was not the same. I believe it transferred ownership, but not 100% sure. The room was fine, but the showerhead leaked and I could hear it all night. There was no ice and when I asked, I was told the machine was broken and they had not had time to go to the store to get bags of ice for the "ice chest". Complimentary coffee and teas were nice, but they are located on the 2nd of three floors and there are a lot of stairs, as the cool old elevator has been turned into a little "speakeasy" off the lobby bar. Fun, but I was on third floor and recently had knee surgery. There was no mention of the elevator not in service until I received my entry code the day of arrival. I also remember there being a "lite" breakfast in the lobby on the first stay and there was nothing this time. Not a "downer", it just seemed a bit different this visit.