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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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Lobby
Standard Room
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • Place, Museum of Fine Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Vinoy Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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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

  • Jannus Live - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Fine Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mahaffey Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vinoy Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jannus Live - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joey Brooklyn's Famous Pizza Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cassis St Pete - ‬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.

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1922
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Ponce De Leon Boutique
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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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1030 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Woody

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place especially for the area and price
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Luc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

2/5 no war water

Clean to the standard of a 3 star hotel I guess. Did not have warm water, even when instructed to leave it running for 1-2 minutes to heat up - warm water never came...Incredibly loud at night, neighbor across the hall must have woken up the entire floor banging around from 1-4 am - think they ended up getting kicked out but tool WAY too long for this to happen. Also my deposit was fraudulently taken and not returned - had to go through AMEX to get it back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

Best 5 days ever

Needed to rest and I did
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great hotel at affordable price! 1922 old Florida hotel with original hardwood floors. Not fancy but clean and in a great location. I would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would not recommend staying at this hotel. The cleanliness was very poor. The towels clearly had not been washed from the previous guest, as there were multiple hairs stuck between the folds of several towels. On top of that, the noise level is unbearable. The floor literally vibrates from the music in the bar below, so don’t plan on sleeping until all the bars in the area finally close. To make things worse, the Wi-Fi is practically unusable. Short videos won’t even load on YouTube. Overall, not worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

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

Stay somewhere else

When I arrived to check in, there was not an employee to be found anywhere, and no-one answered the phone when i stood there calling. Apparently the front desk clerk left before their replacement showed up. Then the replacement Showed up extremely late for his shift. From entering the hotel to finally getting into my room took well over an hour. The one elevator they have was out of service. The wood floor in our room was a very unsettling combination of simultaneously feeling both slightly and sticky and slimy. The beds were cheap and uncomfortable. When we left in the morning, Mr late to work was behind the front desk with his bare discusting feet propped up on the counter giving us a farewell view of the dirty soles of his feet. Bottom line is this hotel brings further shame to the reputation of 14th century Spanish conquistadors I would not go back there even if the room was free. For perspective...This is first time I have ever been compelled to leave an online review of this nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was cool. Kinda pricey for what it's worth. The elevator was super slow. They charge you for using necessities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maralynne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not a place I’d recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant surprise to find a private balcony upon entry! Lucky us !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower doesn’t run hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We like the location but given that this hotel is much older building it has a very musty smell especially in the room
Room closet
Bedroom tv
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Burke

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a ok the area amazing that's all but they charge me 100 dollar deposit no haven't return my deposit yeah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walls are thin and street noise was loud. Toilet never flushed properly. Friendly staff. It’s not updated but TV and AC worked and good water pressure in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025