PONCE DE LEON HOTEL, St. Petersburg – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
95 Central Avenue,
St. Petersburg,
Florida,
United States,
33701,
Florida
Rooms with Views
The Ponce De Leon Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini coolers. Choose from Petite Queen (150 sq ft, full bed), Standard Queen (215 sq ft, queen bed), or Queen Deluxe (250 sq ft, queen bed). Some rooms overlook Tampa Bay or the city skyline. All include coffee/tea makers, irons, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.
Spanish Tapas Dining
The onsite restaurant, Ceviche, serves Spanish-style tapas for lunch and dinner, with live music. A coffee shop and bar are also available. Happy hour and brunch are offered at Ceviche.
Downtown Entertainment Hub
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and the Salvador Dali Museum. Nearby, Mahaffey Theater hosts concerts and dance performances. Guests can explore golfing, nightlife, and shopping in downtown St. Petersburg.
Central St. Petersburg Location
The hotel is in Downtown Saint Petersburg, steps from Demens Landing Park (0.5 km) and Al Lang Stadium (0.5 km). Tropicana Field is 2.5 km away. The area includes bars, restaurants, and cultural landmarks like the Morean Art Center (1 km).
Business and Guest Services
A business center with printer access is available. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities, and 24-hour service. Refrigerators can be added to rooms upon request. The property is partially compliant with WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Key card access
Services
Housekeeping
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
Night club
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
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Location
95 Central Avenue,
St. Petersburg,
Florida,
United States,
33701,
Florida
Map view
95 Central Avenue,
St. Petersburg,
Florida,
United States,
33701,
Florida
City landmarks
Museum
The Dali Museum
3700 ft
Gallery
Chihuly Collection
2200 ft
Gallery
Morean Art Center
3600 ft
Landmark
The Pier Aquarium
3300 ft
Garden
Saint Petersburg Sunken Gardens
1.3
mi
Museum
Tropicana Field
1.4
mi
Museum
Florida Holocaust Museum
2400 ft
Park
Vinoy Park
4800 ft
Gallery
Florida CraftArt
2200 ft
Landmark
Historic YMCA Saint Petersburg fl
2100 ft
Landmark
The Studio at 620
2800 ft
Gallery
Graphi-ko Gallery
2800 ft
Landmark
Crislip Arcade
2900 ft
Landmark
Duke Energy Center for the Arts
2100 ft
Park
North Straub Park
2300 ft
Event hall
Nova 535
4900 ft
Museum
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1.3
mi
Landmark
Albert Whitted Park
3300 ft
Nearby
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
1400 ft
Stadium
Al Lang Stadium
1100 ft
Museum
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
400 ft
Museum
Saint Petersburg Museum of History
1400 ft
Central Avenue and 2nd Street
Downtown St Petersburg
600 ft
Park
Demens Landing Park
1100 ft
Gallery
Alyssa Marie Gallery
1500 ft
Park
South Straub Park
1300 ft
Park
Pioneer Park
200 ft
North Shore Historic District
1900 ft
Spa Centre
Tranquility Wellness Spa
900 ft
350 2nd Ave N
Williams Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Ringside Cafe
900 ft
16 2nd St N
Mastry's Bar & Grill
900 ft
233 Central Ave
Kahwa Coffee
1400 ft
204 2nd Ave S
Subway
1300 ft
1 Progress Plz Ste 150
Crafty Squirrel
1000 ft
259 Central Ave
Dot Ice
1100 ft
205 1st St NE
Burrito Boarder
1300 ft
17 3rd St N
China Kitchen
2000 ft
268 3rd St S
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 3 reviews
0.6
0.6/10 based on 502 reviews
Michael
United States,
March
2024
7.0/10
My stay at this hotel was quite disappointing. The rooms were really small, didn't offer any services like room cleaning, the bathroom had only cold water, the sink was clogged, the bed was hard, and there was no Wi-Fi available, all for a high price. Additionally, the bathroom emitted an unbearable smell. However, the location was convenient for accessing various places in downtown St Petersburg.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were extremely small, even for a single guest, and the bathroom had an unbearable smell coming from it.
Service
6.0
The staff was apologetic and tried to get a repairman to address issues. The front-desk person, Emma, was wonderful and friendly.
Location
8.0
The location was perfect for accessing downtown St Pete and various attractions like museums, restaurants, and bars.
Dining
5.0
There were no dining options within the hotel.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacked any notable facilities.
convenient location
small rooms
Peter
United States,
October
2023
6.8/10
I couldn't have asked for a better location for this hotel - it's within walking distance of so many great places and right near the beach. The rooms, while spacious, are a bit outdated and not well-maintained. The service from staff, especially Emma, was friendly and pleasant. The hotel could use some improvements in terms of accommodating special requests and providing more details about parking. Despite the old charm of the building, the location makes up for it all.
Rooms
5.0
The design of the rooms seems tailored for shorter people, and while they were quite spacious, they looked old and unkempt.
Service
7.0
The service was overall pleasant and very helpful, particularly from a staff member named Emma. Though the hotel may be renovating on a budget, the staff remained accommodating.
Location
9.0
This hotel is truly in a prime location - right in the heart of downtown, close to the beach and many attractions. Although the hardwood floors in the bathroom and challenging stairs are a bit inconvenient, being so close to everything makes it worthwhile.
Dining
5.0
I was surprised by the lackluster dining options considering the status of the hotel. The dining room just didn't match the expectations one would have. However, the organic jams were a nice touch.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities of the hotel were a mixed bag - they could use some improvements to match the location and service provided. The organic jams provided a unique touch.
Great location
Unkept rooms
J.
United States,
June
2023
7.2/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The location was convenient, and the staff provided excellent service. However, I did notice some room issues that affected my experience, and the dining options were not as impressive as expected.
Rooms
7.0
Although the room had a nice view facing the water, it didn't match the images on the website. I also found a towel tucked in around the AC unit, which seemed odd. The curtain was covering the window for over half an hour, and the overall cleanliness was not ideal.
Service
9.0
The service provided by the staff was friendly and accommodating. They were welcoming and made me feel at home during my stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient for accessing the places I wanted to visit. It was near everything I needed, and I could easily walk to many attractions in the downtown area.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was underwhelming, and the nearby options did not meet my expectations. I hope to see improvements in the food offerings for future visits.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities at the hotel were satisfactory, but nothing particularly stood out during my stay.
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