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Ponce De Leon Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Lobby
Standard Room
Lobby lounge
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • Place, Jannus Live
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Fine Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vinoy Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jannus Live - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Bucks Drinkery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BellaBrava - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ponce De Leon Hotel

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 16 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 16 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.

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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?

The closest beach to Ponce De Leon Hotel is St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (18.8 km).

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. 363 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 1026 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location close to everything. Very old hotel, however clean and comfy. No frills at all, and parking is the main killer, you have to park in two walking distance garages, thankfully it was not raining. Pack light!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andreina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff curtious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was okay, the location of the hotel was what we needed. -The staff was very friendly -Two nights was about $364 -Very easy to walk to shops and restuarants - There is no onsite parking, we parked in a parking garage about a half block away -The hotel was old, very dated rooms -Not dirty, but not sure if the staff cleaned well either -There were black hairs on the bathroom walls -Stuff on the floor, like it was not swept well -There was no hot water in the second bathroom, they had a sign saying let the water run, but the water was still cool in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gezim was the sweetest and most helpful! We stayed here for St. Pete Country Fest & had a wonderful stay! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Musty rooms, no working toilet, no running water. No water? How are you even allowed to operate as a hotel?? Upon checkout, front desk said they "made a note" and not much they could do, and to call back later... like what??? Also, couldnt even print or email a copy of said note to dispute with later, and then they didnt have a name of the person to call and speak to if you wanted. Absolute disaster of a place. 
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was wonderful. Can't beat the location and price. This is a wonderful historic hotel with large rooms with a retro vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ANNA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is very old and has not been maintained. Our room was very dirty. Everything needs a good cleaning. There were stains on my pillow case. Water would only get luke warm. Bathroom door had layers of dirt. The hotel could be amazing if it was cleaned and some minor updates were made. No onsite amenities. No coffee or water in the lobby. Staff was helpful and it was a great location by Albert Whitted park but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old building that can use some updating. Very centrally located and staff was kind but the bathroom was moldy and musty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yun

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in pretty old condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rudi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wish they would keep up with the building. Obviously it is an old hotel, but that's not an excuse to not keep up with the place. The bed was uncomfortable, the room was not very clean. The shower faucet handles were not even connected to the wall. The sink didn't have a drain stopper. The wrefridgerator was not jice. And to clean the hallway they seemed to have just thrown some baby powder all over the carpet or something. Also, location is only good for those wanting to go clubbing. Do not expect to get any sleep at this hotel. Staff at front desk was nice, but I never really saw anyone else. Not really sure who the cleaning crew was or anytbing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in downtown St Pete. It's an older building, so you have to wait a little bit for the hot water in the shower - but they warn you about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamal

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This was my second visit in a row having issues with this hotel. The only draw to it is the location. I contacted the front desk because the shower in my room was leaking onto the bathroom floor, the water had hardly any pressure, and the drain began clogging....which is gross. I was told they would move me into a different room the next morning. Well, the girl there the next morning had no idea. She told me she couldnt move me until aeound 5pm, when all the rooms where cleaned. I asked her why i couldnt just get the FIRST cleaned room. She said she would do that and call me when it was ready....I NEVER received a single call. Also, the hotel has roaches and isnt very cleanly. If you want a below average stay but great location, you can stay here. If you want nice with good service, avoid this place!! I personaly with never be back. Also, fyi....these are the same owners of the Galaxy Hotel down the street. Same story.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing -kind, informative and helpful The hotel was the perfect distance from the race we were doing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Citrus Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel with history but very limited on what they can do without ruining the integrity of its lineage. The price was in line with the deficiencies. Conveniently located to activities and old school charm. Enjoyed and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and roomie and had a kitchenette and a balcony on the corner I couldn’t have asked for anything more… Except the music was playing downstairs and the people next-door were so loud till 3 AM And at 6:30 a marathon race went right by the corner of our hotel lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was terrible to stay at. I highly do not recommend it. The room was extremely small. The showers were extremely small. The construction in the bathroom look like it was done by a five-year-old. The water never got hot and it looks like they may have ran out of water at one point Not worth the price. The hallway floors look extremely uneven. For a few extra bucks, you can go to another place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara, Springfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Prime location close to the bar scene and beautiful bay views…but be prepared to hear your neighbors and for slightly uncomfortable beds. More than 1 night may be a little tough at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025