Cordova Inn

2.5 star property
Historic hotel in St. Petersburg

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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253 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Vinoy Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

St. Petersburg

Located in Downtown St. Petersburg, Cordova Inn is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. This 32-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Jannus Live - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mahaffey Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vinoy Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tropicana Field - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Shaker - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Galley - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joey Brooklyn's Famous Pizza Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cordova Inn

Historic hotel in St. Petersburg
Dating back to 1921, Cordova Inn offers coffee in a common area, free newspapers, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This historic hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free local calls, ceiling fans, and ironing boards are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1921
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Self parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Pier
Pier Hotel
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Cordova Inn St. Petersburg
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Pier Hotel St Petersburg
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Cordova Inn Hotel St. Petersburg

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cordova Inn?

Cordova Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Cordova Inn?

This hotel is situated in Downtown St. Petersburg within a short 10-minute walk of Tampa Bay and also 15 minutes on foot from Vinoy Park. You'll also find Salvador Dali Museum and Tropicana Field within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cordova Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Cordova Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Cordova Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cordova Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Cordova Inn?

At this historic hotel, amenities that appeal to couples include a turndown service, premium bedding in some guestrooms, as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Cordova Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Cordova Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Cordova Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Cordova Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cordova Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Cordova Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Cordova Inn?

The closest major airport to Cordova Inn is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is within a mile. Another top airport is St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is located 12.5 mi away (16-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cordova Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cordova Inn.

Cordova Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIchard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique, historic hotel. Rooms are updated in an art deco style with a mix of antiques and stylish decor. Location is ideal, just a few blocks from the restaurants and shops on the bay. 10-15 minute walk to the Dali Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kyrsten M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and nice. There is a small bar down stairs with a nice porch area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, good location, and overall cute property. Beds were very uncomfortable and blinds did not cover the window spaces, so it was bright early.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ragon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darinka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was tinny, shower barely functioning, no TV service, no amenities, expensive for accommodation and location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is an old property and needed some upgrades and some fixes that didn’t really seem to matter to the management. Simple things like the lobby bathroom trashcan was overflowing for two days. The complementary water jug in the lobby was empty in the afternoon. It took three people to tell the bar staff before they would fill it. The bathrooms in the hotel rooms were absolutely horrid! They wouldn’t even classify as a closet. Two people could not stand in the bathroom at the same time unless one was in the shower. The biggest disappointment was there was construction going on adjacent to the building that they had purchased to expand the size of the hotel jackhammer and everything going on outside our window and this was never mentioned to us while we made the reservation before arriving, etc. The young staff for the most part were amazing. It just seemed like there was a lack of management and oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Traveled with partner
Before 7:00 am, we were awakened by a construction crew. No elevator so struggled with getting suitcase up to the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Olaf

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend were very comfortable at the Cordova in. It was very cozy and we felt safe. It was worth the price. The Bar was supposed to be open 8am-😭10pm but when we woke up on Sunday at 10am the bar still wasn’t open and we were looking forward to their coffee :/. Their front porch was very nice everything was clean. Very close walkable distance from and very nice AMC theater, Ruth’s Chris, a lot of other bars and liquor stores. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
needs upgrades
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff couldn’t care less about any of it visitors. Rooms are dirty. Certainly would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

cari

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, check in easy and location great. Room was very nice. We did have an issue with the water pressure from the shower head (not high enough to even wash my hair). I reported the problem to the front desk and hopefully they will fix the problem. We only stayed 1 night, so I don't know if the problem was resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looks can be deceiving!

Coffee Maker, ceiling fan, toilet roll dispenser were broke. Check in service was all that existed. No luggage stand, parking is 2 block away. The shower was small, but looked dirty. Not what I expected for this price! Front porch is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adriane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black mold in bathroom, looks like 10 coats of paint on walls, windows painted shut, out let’s don’t work, no light bulbs in lamps, AC window units blades caked with dirt, old and decrepit……dingy, dingy, dingy. They moved us to a different room on the second night because I’m allergic to mold. The bathroom was better and did not have mold, but everything was still very dingy and rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Greenacres

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for walking to many places on the area. We had after hour check in which we had no issues with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Calliope

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

HOWARD

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Would never use Expedia again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

MARGARET

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic - but disappointing

The Cordova Inn was very disappointing. It is supposedly a "renovated" historic inn, but the renovation leaves a lot to be desired. A noisy window AC unit should have been upgraded to a quiet minisplit system - they are quiet, effective, and pretty inexpensive. The hairdryer didn't work. The old clawfoot tub had no grab bar and very hazardous slippery surfaces. There was no work desk in the room - you had to set up a laptop in a common area. The staff weren't particularly friendly or helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall not worth what the price per night was. Terrible privacy between rooms(single door separation), covered up windows, half cleaned bathroom, window shaker ac unit, morning staff not around for service. Wish we would have spent this money at another establishment in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025