Cordova Inn

2.5 star property
Historic hotel in St. Petersburg

Photo gallery for Cordova Inn

Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Library

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
253 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Vinoy Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

St. Petersburg

Cordova Inn places you in the centre of St. Petersburg, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Highlights at this historic hotel include in-room LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers a terrace, free newspapers in the lobby and a fireplace in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown St. Petersburg hotel include Salvador Dali Museum and Tropicana Field.

What's nearby

  • Jannus Live - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mahaffey Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vinoy Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tropicana Field - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Shaker - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Galley - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joey Brooklyn's Famous Pizza Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cordova Inn

Historic hotel in St. Petersburg
As a guest of Cordova Inn, you'll find a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The front desk is open around the clock.

This St. Petersburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1921
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Cordova Inn offers 32 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1921
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Self-parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cordova Inn?

Cordova Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Cordova Inn?

Yep, Cordova Inn is a short 12-minute walk from Spa Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cordova Inn?

No, Cordova Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cordova Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cordova Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Cordova Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Cordova Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is an old property and needed some upgrades and some fixes that didn’t really seem to matter to the management. Simple things like the lobby bathroom trashcan was overflowing for two days. The complementary water jug in the lobby was empty in the afternoon. It took three people to tell the bar staff before they would fill it. The bathrooms in the hotel rooms were absolutely horrid! They wouldn’t even classify as a closet. Two people could not stand in the bathroom at the same time unless one was in the shower. The biggest disappointment was there was construction going on adjacent to the building that they had purchased to expand the size of the hotel jackhammer and everything going on outside our window and this was never mentioned to us while we made the reservation before arriving, etc. The young staff for the most part were amazing. It just seemed like there was a lack of management and oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with partner
Before 7:00 am, we were awakened by a construction crew. No elevator so struggled with getting suitcase up to the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Olaf

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend were very comfortable at the Cordova in. It was very cozy and we felt safe. It was worth the price. The Bar was supposed to be open 8am-😭10pm but when we woke up on Sunday at 10am the bar still wasn’t open and we were looking forward to their coffee :/. Their front porch was very nice everything was clean. Very close walkable distance from and very nice AMC theater, Ruth’s Chris, a lot of other bars and liquor stores. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
needs upgrades
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff couldn’t care less about any of it visitors. Rooms are dirty. Certainly would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

cari

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, check in easy and location great. Room was very nice. We did have an issue with the water pressure from the shower head (not high enough to even wash my hair). I reported the problem to the front desk and hopefully they will fix the problem. We only stayed 1 night, so I don't know if the problem was resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looks can be deceiving!

Coffee Maker, ceiling fan, toilet roll dispenser were broke. Check in service was all that existed. No luggage stand, parking is 2 block away. The shower was small, but looked dirty. Not what I expected for this price! Front porch is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adriane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black mold in bathroom, looks like 10 coats of paint on walls, windows painted shut, out let’s don’t work, no light bulbs in lamps, AC window units blades caked with dirt, old and decrepit……dingy, dingy, dingy. They moved us to a different room on the second night because I’m allergic to mold. The bathroom was better and did not have mold, but everything was still very dingy and rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Greenacres

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for walking to many places on the area. We had after hour check in which we had no issues with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Calliope

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

HOWARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Would never use Expedia again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

MARGARET

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic - but disappointing

The Cordova Inn was very disappointing. It is supposedly a "renovated" historic inn, but the renovation leaves a lot to be desired. A noisy window AC unit should have been upgraded to a quiet minisplit system - they are quiet, effective, and pretty inexpensive. The hairdryer didn't work. The old clawfoot tub had no grab bar and very hazardous slippery surfaces. There was no work desk in the room - you had to set up a laptop in a common area. The staff weren't particularly friendly or helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall not worth what the price per night was. Terrible privacy between rooms(single door separation), covered up windows, half cleaned bathroom, window shaker ac unit, morning staff not around for service. Wish we would have spent this money at another establishment in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cordova

The Cordova Inn is a charming boutique hotel dating back to 1921. The location is excellent, the staff friendly and professional. Only two negatives come to mind: Most windows are effectively blanked out, creating a bit of a cave-like feeling to the room. Secondly, window air conditioners rather than central. Both these issued will be rectified when the hotel's expansion is completed later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vighnesh, Franklin Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the Cordova Inn when we had to make a quick trip to St. Petersburg to visit our sister who is very ill. The hotel is old; pictures of the lobby and rooms looked quaint. I did not see anywhere that there was no elevator so we were surprised when we had to carry our luggage up and down from the third floor. No one offered to help. The room itself was adequate, but the bathroom was so tiny, you could barely stand in it. The lights were difficult to figure out, the TV remote buttons were worn and barely worked. We were exhausted from being at the hospital all day, and really did not appreciate all these little inconveniences. There was also construction noise in the morning as they are adding onto the hotel. Fortunately, we were able to move to my relative's apt. for the rest of our stay. The coffee bar in the lobby was very good for a light breakfast, so that was the one positive during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, great bar and happy hour. Room was OK - its dated. Bathroom is small. We were on the first floor and it was very noisy. P.S. - No tissues in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAlice

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025