CORDOVA INN - SAINT PETERSBURG, St. Petersburg

Cordova Inn - Saint Petersburg - A historic boutique hotel in downtown with European-style rooms and a relaxing veranda

Located in the heart of downtown, this 2-star St. Petersburg hotel features 32 rooms equipped with French duvets, high-speed internet, and most include microwaves, refrigerators, and wet bars. The Cordova Inn preserves its 1921 European Art Deco heritage while offering modern amenities like 40-inch cable TVs with HBO channels. A lobby fireplace and sun terrace with ferns provide common areas for relaxation, while the veranda features teak rocking chairs. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surroundings. The Scott serves as a lobby café in the mornings and transforms into a bar Wednesday through Sunday evenings. The property stands less than 5 minutes' walk from Sundial Shopping Center and within 1 mile of Saint Petersburg Pier, Demens Landing Park, and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Pros

Historic 1921 building with preserved Art Deco elements and European design

Some rooms feature original clawfoot soaking tubs

On-site café transforms into evening bar five nights weekly

Located within walking distance to waterfront parks and museums

Cons

No wheelchair accessible rooms or showers

Limited on-site dining options