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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
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Staircase
Standard Room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Vinoy Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪30 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
  • 23 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

  • Museum of Fine Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vinoy Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tropicana Field - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassis St Pete - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Daisy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper Shaker - ‬3 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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Front of property

GALAXY HOTEL

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 404 reviews
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
GALAXY HOTEL

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

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. 336 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 1012 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Svetlana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, never again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

8/10 Good

Tylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location for walking to so many great places. My room was larger than i remember from oast visits. The off site parking thst was reccomended across the streert was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

LUIS

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the good reviews fool you. It's a great convenient location, but the hotel is in poor shape. The standard room was not very clean, there were holes on the walls and the room door. The bed felt like a hammock and there was no hot water in the shower, only in the sink. There was a musky moldy odor in the room. The A/C unit was noisy. There's no on site parking and parking in a garage is tricky and expensive. Your best option is to park on the street and use the meters in your advantage. We only use the room to sleep and shower so it was tolerable for a couple of nights, but I wouldn't recommend it for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick, Beaverton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you understand that this hotel is rather old, it is okay for a night. There are bars downstairs with outside seating. The bars close at 3am and that’s when you can fall asleep. The water pressure was lacking something fierce. It felt like a sprinkler with a kink in the hose. The staff was great! I don’t think I’d stay again because of the noise and the room feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There seemed to be an event in the area which made parking a bit of a hassle. Everything else was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisiane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is old, but had bugs running around even with the staff keeping the place overall clean. The staff was great and helping and trying to make your stay the best. AC is not efficient. Very noise room - you can hear everything what is going on outside, club music, people talking, cars, specially during the night. The location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4th time ive stayed. I love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

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

Good stay

A nice old hotel in main street of St Pete dowtown. Bedroom was good. Parking was in front for a decent extra pice. 10 dollars a night. Great front desk. Good wifi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was put on the 3rd floor. The carpeting was disgusting and smelled in the hallway. Had to change rooms twice. First room, no fridge and phone didn't work. Second room the AC could not cool the room down. No microwaves in any rooms. Next day went out for breakfast only to return and my room card would not unlock the door. After two trips to the front desk, the person working had to use his master card to open the door. After returning from dinner was my room card re-keyed and finally worked. I feel like since I used Expedia which provided a lower room rate, they put those of us on a crappy floor or in rooms with zero view. My view was the backside of the building next door. Great location in the downtown area, but that was just about it for my stay. Rooms clean, but tiny bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zubin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before even entering the property, I could tell that I had made a mistake. This is a One-Star Property, not Three-Star. In fact two stars even would even be laughable. There was no clear sign for the where the entrance was, and then a landscaper pointed me to a random door that could have been an entrance to anywhere. I opened it and the front desk person immediately knew who I was and was being quite weird about, saying “I was hoping you’d come early so I can now go take a nap,” which is not very professional. The room had a very dirty wooden floor, so I did not dare take off my shoes off. The water from the sink was barely functioning and the bed sheets and towels still had stains and even hair on them from prior visitors. I did not even consider getting into the shower, which was clearly not cleaned. Half the windows were cracked and at night I could not sleep because of the noise of the A/C unit, which was still barely functioning. I just prayed there were no bed bugs with how dirty the sheets were. There was nobody available to change them when I went to the lobby at night. There was a TV but it was angled away from the bed in the corner, so you could barely see the screen unless you were sitting on the floor. You also needed an Apple TV subscription to watch. Felt uncomfortable leaving the room because there was also no safe. Not an understatement when I say it’s the worst hotel I’ve stayed in in my life.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Great front desk service but rooms were weird. The floors are slanted, beds are squeaky and uncomfortable. It is loud noisy due to road and ac unit in room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chasmin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing botique aboit thos place. Its dirty and the desk man was slumped in the chair when we walked in. No pool, the bar downstairs has rude staff. The location is great thought. You will he walking distance to almost anything downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The oldest hotel DT so I knew it would be dated, it was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

TreNikah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. The gentleman checking me in with the bright blue eyes was awesome. 2. The lady in male throughout my stay did not acknowledge nor address me like a other hotels they nod and say hello at least. 3. The hotel is historic AKA very very very old.. decrepit. The rooms do not have a microwave. The building has one microwave which is on the second floor. 4. The bathroom gets a one star. It's tiny. I'm not a large person by any means and I think it was tiny. Probably the size of a closet. 5. The strip that it was on was very busy and bustling. That being said Thursday through Saturday was loud. It's a club scene. Lots of music lots of people standing outside in lines. 6. Zero parking. You have to park across the street or find a parking garage which I was told would be $9 a day. However if you're coming back to the hotel to sleep you're then considered overnight which then is a double charge. I spent a lot of money on parking due to this. I definitely would not stay here again and I do not recommend anyone else to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mikayla

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outside of property looked abandoned when we arrived. The sign was out and the meters were flagged. No place to check in. Parked down the block to check in. Check in lady was nice and was able to get in earlier however was told to park across the street in the garage and parking would be $10 but instead it was $15. Not a big deal but should be noted. Room was very warm and had a strange smell but was clean. Went out and surrounding area was great lots of options to eat and explore. Came back and found cockroach in our bathroom. Overall location fantastic, but needs to be updated and cleaned up before returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025