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Ponce De Leon Hotel

95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, US
3.4Good
Hotel amenities
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Ponce De Leon Hotel is a 3-star independent property in St. Petersburg, FL, positioned in the heart of the city's cultural district. The hotel sits a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and 6 minutes on foot from American Stage Theatre Company, with the University of South Florida–St. Petersburg and 400 Beach within a short distance.

The property offers 74 air-conditioned rooms across 6 floors, each equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and satellite programming. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, desks, coffee and tea makers, and phones with free local calls.

Guests can dine at Ceviche, a restaurant featuring a bar and lounge, or visit the on-site coffee shop and cafe. The property provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout, a television in common areas, and bicycle tour information for exploring St. Petersburg. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, an elevator, and a well-lit path to the entrance. Bicycle rentals and scooter/moped rentals are available nearby, and golfing options are within reach. The property is smoke-free and allows service animals. A health or beauty spa is located 350 feet from the property.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is on the bay with a beach nearby. Pets are not permitted. Parking height restrictions apply.

Location & nearby attractions

Ponce De Leon Hotel is centrally located in St. Petersburg, a 5-minute walk from Museum of Fine Arts and 6 minutes by foot from American Stage Theatre Company. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from 400 Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Demens Landing Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jannus Live - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Al Lang Stadium - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sundial St. Pete - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Museum of Fine Arts - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Tampa Bay - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
American Stage Theatre Company - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Petersburg Museum of History - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chihuly Collection - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
400 Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Mahaffey Theater - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Salvador Dali Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
St. Pete Pier - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 40.8 km / 25.4 mi
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 33.8 km / 21 mi
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 57.2 km / 35.6 mi

The preferred airport for Ponce De Leon Hotel is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at Ceviche, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.

Amenities & features

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator.

Getting here

Albert Whitted Airport St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Tampa International Airport
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Fees & policies

  • 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)

Know before you go

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.