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Ponce De Leon Hotel

This is a 4 star hotel in Saint Petersburg
95 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL, U.S.A.
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A 2-minute walk from the waterfront, guests praised staff and restaurant
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Many guests found their rooms generally comfortable
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for exploring the downtown area on foot
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Many reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurant
Cons 
  • Several guests thought that the rooms were in need of some upgrades
  • Several reviewers thought that the rooms were small
  • Several guests complained that the hotel did not have private parking
  • A few reviewers noticed a musty smell in their rooms
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Oct 2, 2013
Overview
This property is situated within a 2-minute walk of the waterfront, in downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida. This hotel is well located for guests looking to explore the waterfront and downtown area on foot. 

This hotel is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a mini-bar, a coffeemaker, bathrobes and slippers, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave, which may need to be requested. While room entrances are wheelchair accessible, rooms with roll-in showers are not offered at this hotel.

Self-parking is available on the street outside the hotel for an additional fee of $6 per day. Pets are not permitted.

The on-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other on-site amenities include a business centre, meeting space, coin-operated laundry machines, a 24-hour front desk and an ice machine. Lockers are available.

The downtown marina and Demens Landing Park are both about 4 minutes away on foot, while the Museum of Fine Arts is a 6-minute walk away. The Dali Museum is 11 minutes away on foot, while Tropicana Field is a 25-minute walk away or an 8-minute drive away. 

The Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is about 25 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on September 19, 2013: On-site dining and parking details, wheelchair accessibility details.
The Good
Among the reviews used for this analysis, many guests found the location ideal for walking to the waterfront, restaurants and tourist attractions.

The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service, while many guests praised the food at the on-site restaurant.

Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.

Many reviewers found the rooms generally comfortable, while several guests described the rooms as clean. A couple of guests specifically mentioned that the lobby was well appointed.

The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.

Several guests thought that the rooms were in need of some upgrades and maintenance, while several reviewers found the rooms small. A few guests noticed a musty or damp smell in their rooms.

Several reviewers were disappointed that this hotel did not have private parking and these reviewers did not enjoy using street parking or public parking garages.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.6 out of 5, with 82% of 409 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #30 out of 46 hotels in Saint Petersburg, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 115 reviews.

The author called the hotel on September 19, 2013 to verify some information.

Amenities

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Ponce De Leon Hotel

  • Business Center
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioned
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Nightclubs
  • Photocopier
  • Vending Machines
  • Self Laundry

User Contributed Info

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Category Accommodation and Food Services
Friday Closing Time 24:00
Friday Opening Time 00:00
Listing Type Place
Monday Closing Time 24:00
Monday Opening Time 00:00
Neighbourhood University Park - South Downtown
Place Activities Sleeping / Lodging (hotel, chalet, B&B, cabin...)
Postal Code 33701
Saturday Closing Time 24:00
Saturday Opening Time 00:00
Sunday Closing Time 24:00
Sunday Opening Time 00:00
Telephone (727) 550-9300
Thursday Closing Time 24:00
Thursday Opening Time 00:00
Tuesday Closing Time 24:00
Tuesday Opening Time 00:00
Wednesday Closing Time 24:00
Wednesday Opening Time 00:00

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