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Ponce De Leon Hotel

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Lobby
Standard Room
Staircase
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jannus Live
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sundial St. Pete
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

St. Petersburg

Ponce De Leon Hotel puts you in the heart of St. Petersburg, within just a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Fine Arts and American Stage Theatre Company. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Ceviche, is open for brunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown St. Petersburg hotel include University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and 400 Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida-St. Petersburg - 8 min walk
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 11 min walk
  • Vinoy Park - 14 min walk
  • Tropicana Field - 3 min drive
  • Sunken Gardens - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassis American Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper Shaker - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joey Brooklyn's Famous Pizza Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ponce De Leon Hotel

Bayside hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ponce De Leon Hotel also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a television in common area.

This 3-star St. Petersburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1922
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ponce De Leon Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This St. Petersburg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ceviche
  • TAPAS AT PONCE

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 45

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day (350 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

Ponce De Leon Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Ponce De Leon Hotel?

Yep, Ponce De Leon Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Spa Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

No, Ponce De Leon Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Ponce De Leon Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Ponce De Leon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 1021 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
This hotel needs a lot of work. Upon arrival to our floor there was some sort of a fight happening in one of the rooms and trash throughout the halls. Our showers in both rooms had no hot water even though the sign said to run for 1-2 min for hot water. When we left there were roaches in the hallway. Definitely not a place we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was of a lesser quality than the pictures I viewed on the internet; however, the room was clean and had the necessities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron, Longwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry, but tried to keep an open mind but i can't. I heard horry stories from friends that stayed there. Broken lights, hard bed, broken elevator, loud.... but at nearly $100 per night, and walkable to many places, i thoguht I'd try. My room was not made up. Dirty sheets everywhere. The room smelled. Trash was not taken out. Toilet was FULL and had flies. Red stain all around yhe end tsbke which i tried to convince myself was fruit punch, but it likely wasn't. Aside from that, very loud! I coukd hesr everything and everywhere. Woke up several time to cars, hallway chatter...The staff was great and apologized many times. Fully refunded my charges right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindy, Lakeland

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO hot water at all in the entire hotel. The front desk knew about this and didn’t disclose it when we checked in. Hallways smelled of marijuana & we’re noisy with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old and the hallways smell like smoke. The rooms were clean but they didn’t have extra blankets or pillows. The bed was very uncomfortable. The TV is tiny. Overall not the best experience but very cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Staff & service
It checked my most important boxes
Overall, I was pleased, but it was because I was in St. Pete for a road race that was within a 10-minute walk, which is exactly what I wanted. The room was musty and could have been cleaner, but I could open the windows and it had a fridge. It was built in the 1920s, so there's a certain historical charm about it too. It was also one of the most economical places I found to stay. So I will choose this hotel again for events in downtown St. Pete. Why? I don't spend much time in my room and the convenience far outweighs the downsides.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerey

Very old… Pictures online are deceiving
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old building with character
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice old building, it felt cozy. I didn’t like that my room was next to the elevator and kept being woken up the entire morning due to the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AAA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times before but this was mildly disappointing. our first room didn’t have running water so we had to wait to move. Our second room was not very pretty to be in and shower was so tiny and had no water pressure. We ended up leaving a night early bc there was no hot water after about 20 min and we just didn’t want the haste of moving rooms again. We know it’s an old hotel ans all but it was not relaxing or enjoyable bc of that. The front desk agent didn’t ask or acknowledge why we were leaving a full night early which was kind of rude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel Staff.
The hotel staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was the size of a walk in closet! The Bed/Mattress was Literally on the Floor. No HOT WATER. $150. Wouldn't Recommend to Anyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Vintage but dated
The vintage vibe was great! The afternoon and morning desk attendance were friendly and professional. The night clerk was very rude and not helpful when I brought my tv remote down bc it was not working. The water in the shower was lukewarm, even after running it several minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk was extremely helpful. I unfortunately had to check out due to no hot water in my room . And the shower wouldn’t even turn to shower it only ran like a bath tub. It was cute but I gotta shower so I left.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the location, walkable to resturants, bars, entertainment, pier
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W Mulac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical Building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024