Ponce De Leon Hotel

The location of the hotel is great — everything in Downtown St. Petersburg is within walking distance. There is no free parking but I really appreciated the Reservation Confirmation Email the hotel sent me a day before Check In that included very detailed information about the parking options and associated charges. The hotel itself is a rather old but charming building — and I really liked the interior (except the reception desk corner in the lobby). I also think that it deserves the attribute «boutique hotel», but I would not give it 4 stars as advertised on some hotel booking sites. This is mainly because of the tiny bathroom that could use more of an upgrade than just a fancy shower curtain (that I really liked). It was very clean though so absolutely OK for the one night that we stayed there. The rest of our room was appropriately sized, very cozy and had a super comfortable bed. For a night or two I would absolutely stay there again — it was a nice change to the monotony of chain hotels and motels we had booked for the rest of our trip.

Exceeded expectations — very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly — we complained about a neighboring room being loud earlier and they took us very seriously and wanted the room number for the loud guests so that they could warn them, but luckily they were quiet by the time we came home from our night out so it didn’t end up being an issue. Regardless, I appreciated the staff’s concern and willingness to make our stay pleasant. My main complaints are that the mattresses need replacing and the sheets/​bedding need a major upgrade. Overall, for the price and location, can’t be beat. The restaurant downstairs, Ceviche, is awesome too!

Great location and a beautiful building. The rooms are small but comfortable and very clean and quiet. They lost a star due to the sink drain being broken and they said they will fix it.
This was great for a one night spontaneous stay after going to see a baseball game and a night out on the town. I would add that it is not a family hotel.

Okay, first of all, the people saying how bad it is because of the size, if you had done any research into the hotel, you’d know it’s been around since the 1920’s and they tried to keep the style reminiscent of that era. Yes, the rooms are small, but they have hot water, cool air, amazing customer service at the front desk, the view is wonderful and you are next to EVERYTHING! We walked from our room to the Dali Museuem, then again to Tropicana field. In between those two were dozens of bars and restaurants. This hotel is amazing and wonderful and should be experienced at least once! The only reason not 5 stars is because we were given the wrong wifi password the first night and the lady just kept saying it was something we were doing wrong. Finally got it the next morning. Even parking was extremely cheap. $ 2.00 to park downtown for 2 days!

The boutique style of the hotel was nice and the location to all of the major nightlife in the St. Petersburg area was the best thing about our stay here. Unfortunately, there were a few hiccups. When we arrived and we’re looking through the room’s hotel services booklet, we read that there was breakfast provided. So, our first morning we went downstairs and asked where breakfast was served and the hotel staff said breakfast is not included in your stay. When I told her that their room services booklet says that it is included, she said that is old and they forgot to remove it. Additionally, I initially booked the room on my credit card. However, when we arrived at the hotel I asked to change the card on file to a debit card, which they did. Upon our departure, I asked the hotel staff to double check that the card they were going to run the transaction on was in fact my debit card and not my credit card. They confirmed the debit card information. However, the hotel made the transaction for our stay on my credit card, and not the debit card that I requested them to use. We enjoyed our stay well enough, thanks to the ease of location, but will not be staying here again.

Great location for a great price. The room is fairly small, but for one or two nights it’s not so bad. I will definitely consider next time I am in town for a game. Love that the baseball shuttle is so close to the hotel too!

Recently stayed the weekend in st pete. Booked a room a few weeks before and it was the cheapest rate in downtown $ 90 per night. The room was small but functional and cozy. Original 100yr old hotel feel with some more contemporary touches with furniture. It is also in the same building as one of the best tapas restaurants I’ve ever been to. It is also one block walking distance from most of the bars, clubs, and other restaurants in the downtown area. There is a parking garage right across the street than can be used for $ 10 per day. The only issue I had was that our room was across the hall from a laundry/​vending machine room so there was a good amount of foot traffic in front of our room.

We stayed here for one night this past weekend and the only good thing about the place is the proximity to the soccer field. When I think of a boutique hotel, I think of a unique place and this hotel is far from that thought. The room was tiny; the bed was hard as a rock; and, the linens were as old as the hotel itself. The only redeeming quality in the room was the shower, which was amazing. Don’t waste your time staying here.

The only reason this place gets two stars is the location. That part is great. The hotel is very old. The mattress may be even older. It was the most uncomfortable and squeaky bed I’ve ever slept on. Rusty shower. We heard traffic and loud music from our room. The hotel staff was rude and the three ladies at the desk were dressed very scantily (not in a good way). They were unprofessional and just seemed very dim. They also sold us a parking pass that the garage we were directed to did not accept. They allowed us to reserve our room with a discover card, but we were told upon arrival they did not accept discover and we had to find another way to pay. We booked a queen room and only got a full size bed. The air conditioning barely worked. Would not recommend.

It was ok. Nothing great. But nothing terrible. The room was really small and the bathroom and shower had a dorm feel to it.
The staff was nice excluding an awkward encounter with a housekeeper regarding NOT cleaning my room. She did anyway. But that’s ok.
The price was what you could expect for the location. I was in town for a wedding so location was great for the wedding, rehearsal and other things in the area (Dali Museum).
Everything was clean. Major complain was how noisy it was which is obviously not the hotel’s fault. Being right on the corner of a major strip of bars and breweries, you’d expect it to be a little noisy.
Check out was simple and easy with no unexpected charges or issues. I will stay there again if in the area.

If you are thinking about making reservations at this place. Here is the best advice you can get from a stranger… DON’T DO IT! This place is a dump. Don’t fall for the professional pictures on the Internet. My son and I walked in the room with great disappointment. Rooms are too small. Beds are very low and basically right next to door as you enter room. Bathroom tiny with sink in bedroom. Grafatti in the elevator. I get it that this hotel was built in 1920. They should be charging 1920 prices to stay there. The best thing about this place are the two long ladies at front desk. They were extremely professional. My son and I left witin 5 minutes (seriously) and booked next door at the Hampton Inn. If I could give zero stars, I would.

The service I received was phenomenal! I was treated so well from check-​in to departure that I almost thought that I was some kind of rockstar. The ambience and aesthetics were very appealing and the housekeeping was on-​point! Also, parking was great, I paid for the garage pass and felt very privileged to have it handy– heads up though, the roof top of the parking garage is reserved! Do not go all the way to the top (I was curious ;)). Thanks to the staff and owner of Ponce de Leon, I had an absolutely wonderful stay!

My husband got us a room here for our anniversary weekend. 3 nights for around $ 450 through
This hotel was not exactly what we were looking for when it comes to a romantic weekend. The room is extremely small. We paid for a Queen room but the bed was a Full at best. The A/​C didn’t work well. We had it blasting for about 3 hrs and it was still hot. My husband asked if we could get a refund because the room is not what we expected. The staff agreed to refund two of the three nights. I can say the staff’s customer service was awesome. They didn’t have to refund anything and we were extremely thankful that they did that for us. I think it would have been nice if maybe they would have offered an upgraded room or something but I don’t know what their vacancy was so maybe they didn’t have one. This would have convinced us to stay instead of going down the street to another hotel.
I read some reviews knocking the décor but keep in mind this is a historic hotel built in like 1922… of course it’s dated but I think the have done a good job keeping it looking nice.
This place is good if you are looking for somewhere cheap to crash. Definitely not a place where you chill in the room and relax. We won’t be back. I’m giving 2 stars solely because of the customer service.

They are thisclose to being a good hotel. Kind of hip, boutique feel– but lacking in attention to detail. The shower door squeaked so loud, I’m sure the neighbors heard it. The bathroom sink area is the smallest sink I’ve ever seen– with a 10 watt bulb above! The bed was very comfortable, the tv was TINY and set in a strange little alcove. The staff was friendly, but seemed confused! Best thing is the location– walk everywhere… great restaurants, bars, marina. The worst is that the elevator was broken when I was there. and of course we were on the top floor! NOT good! Would I stay again? Probably. As long as I was assured a lower level floor! The location and price make it acceptable. You get what you pay for– don’t expect luxury– it’s a great place to sleep!

Stayed here this past weekend into Tuesday for our 9 year wedding anniversary. very friendly staff knowledgeable about the area and things to do. Close accessible parking, no need to drive once you arrive.
Area restaurants, museums, movie theaters and popular nightspots are all within walking distance.
Their rooms are very cozy and clean.
Access back to the motel from the restaurant through the motel elevator, very convenient.
Reasonable rates for downtown, hopefully we can come back soon!

You won’t believe what this hotel did to my family on our vacation.
We had three nights reserved at the Ponce de Leon Hotel more than a month before our arrival, made through Expedia. We had email confirmation from the hotel one month before our anticipated arrival, and again one day before check-​in. There was nothing to suggest this was anything but a routine reservation.
The day of check-​in we get a call from someone requesting a credit card number. Not given a call back number, we called the hotel and were told that everything was set for arrival that afternoon. Another incoming call, then the hotel cancelled our reservation without our consent or permission.
That left us stranded without a place to stay while very far from home (they were no help with this at all). When we appealed to Expedia, the hotel misrepresented the facts (lied). We ended up staying 45 minutes away, paying more for a last minute reservation.
Who knows why Ponce de Leon Hotel did this, except perhaps to catch a bigger better deal (BBD) from the next customer. Don’t let yourself be the next to be misused.

The Ponce De Leon was perfect for what I needed for a quick getaway from Indiana. Built in 1922, this is billed as a boutique hotel and it appears care has been taken to blend the vintage Spanish Mission Revival style with the contemporary décor.
I found the staff to be warm and friendly and did not have any issues during my stay. While there is not a dedicated parking lot, for a nominal fee (around $ 8−10/day) you can access a garage across the street.
The room, for just me, was just the right size and I was impressed with the overall «look» –from the couch to the beautiful tile work in the bathroom, it all just worked.
Overall, this was one of the top 10 «coolest» hotels I’ve ever visited. As mentioned in other reviews, it is in an ideal location as a jumping off spot to the St. Pete nightlife or down to the Dali Museum just minutes away.
The only downside was a noticeable street noise, especially during a weekend stay (over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend). Other than that, I would easily recommend this beautiful hotel.

Worse hotel ever, do not ever stay here. Our room was extremely dirty, the tub was never cleaned it had residue from previous multiple baths. The sheets had lint and dust, the pillow and pillow sheets had previous body fluid and it was not just one pillow it was all of them. The mattress where extremely old they looked like they where used for over 15years. The bathroom and the shower have no separation at all, when you took a shower the toilet paper would get wet. To top it off the staff looked very unprofessional the girls that had in the front looked like they where call girls and the managers all looked like they where on something.
When I complained of my experience, the manager at the front told me he personally inspected my room the day I received the room and he said there was nothing wrong with my room. But he also did not look professionally dressed or groomed.
At the end I checked out and ended up at the Hilton Hotel much better price and 1000 times better than this whole in the wall.

The price was great… But when I got back to the hotel at midnight there was yelling, screaming, partying in the hallway til 5am. Non-​stop loud hallways from 12−5…
The parking situation is always difficult downtown St Pete but after circling a few times I ended up parking in the parking garage two blocks away.

We decided to book a room for a Jannus show this past weekend and had a great experience. First Friday, where they close a section of central ave. with bands and beer trucks, is located only on block away from Ponce.
It’s not a four star resort, but what you get for the price it is perfect. Centrally located and I recommend this place if you are drinking down town, park the car and forget about the hassle of driving home after a night of beverages.
Parking is across the street and easy to find on the weekends.
Favorite local places: Mandarin Hide bar — up scale, Red Messa– excellent Mex food and from what I remember upstairs opens as a club on weekends, Ruby’s Elixir — good bar and live music, open air farm market on Saturday mornings is phenomenal.