PONCE DE LEON HOTEL, St. Petersburg

Ponce De Leon Hotel - Historic Downtown Property with Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Bay Views

Located in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, this 3-star St. Petersburg hotel occupies a historic building that transitioned from WWI-era boarding houses to post-war masonry hotels. The Ponce De Leon Hotel features 74 air-conditioned rooms across multiple categories, from 150-square-foot Petite Queens to 250-square-foot Queen Deluxe rooms, each equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffee makers. The property houses Ceviche Tapas Restaurant, serving Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner with live music, plus a coffee shop/café and bar. A business center with printer access and laundry facilities serve practical needs. Rooms offer either city or Tampa Bay views through corner windows, with private bathrooms featuring complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Within a 15-minute walk, guests can reach the Museum of Fine Arts, while the Dali Museum and Mahaffey Theater stand nearby.

Pros

Historic property that once hosted celebrities including Christopher Reeve, Tony Curtis, and President Nixon

Hallways showcase Spanish flamenco dancer paintings

Multiple dining options within 0.3 miles, including Datz and Courigan's Irish Pub

Walking distance to cultural attractions like Florida Holocaust Museum and Saint Petersburg Museum of History

Cons

Petite Queen rooms are compact at 150 square feet

Roll-away beds cannot be accommodated in standard rooms