The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

Good, cost effective, would stay here again.

Very quaint and characterful. Loved the lobby coffee/bar and outdoor courtyard. The location is great, we didn't have to get in our car once except to take a boat tour out of Gulfport. We stayed in the old part of the hotel, which I enjoyed for its historic character. Could have done with an AC wall unit over the window unit and better mattress/sheets. We used the gym on the rooftop and appreciated the view and brand new equipment. I'd stay here again but opt for a room with upgraded amenities next time.

Location is nice, I like the lobby and some of the vibe. I can’t speak for every room but my bathroom had a god awful smell coming from the bathroom sink or plumbing that was nauseating.

It was really gross and not well kept, toilet was wet still from person previous going to the bathroom walls not cleaned base boards not cleaned, many dings in the walls, many stains, coffee stains on the furniture, bug debris in the window shades. Do not stay here.

Bar and bartender inside lobby was excellent! Room itself was very small, bathroom was small you almost hit your head on sink when sitting or standing from toilet. Shower very small as well.

Great location close to everything! We walked to a lot of the places we went to. Also there was a super cute bar inside the hotel that was a bar and coffee shop! We loved having a martini at the end of the night.

This is a very cool hotel in a great part of St. Pete.

But, coffee was good and bar staff were always friendly. Central to downtown and was able to walk to most places. Not too bad!

Location is great, the rooms overall are dirty. There were dead love bugs in our shower / tub after we waited for ‘housekeeping’ to finish cleaning our room so we could check in. They need to invest in re-doing the inn side of the hotel to make the stay more comfortable. Staff wasn’t very friendly/ inviting either. Will not stay or recommend this place in the future.

Walk several blocks to park in a building. Party hub spot at night, if you have kids beware. Beautiful area during the day.

The restroom had a line of ants and the very old window AC sounded like a jet engine. The shower is no bigger than a phone booth and one person can barely fit at the sink. The hotel parking is free but you park in a garage down the street and around the corner. $40 “resort fee” for what? We were there overnight but I know this is not resort and it has no amenities. Our room in the old section was so small that the left side of the bed was right up to the edge of the door so there was no night stand to put anything on and no plug-in for your phone. The hotel has a newer section, but it was offered at $100 more per night.

The front desk staff were very welcoming, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. We also loved that you can grab cocktails, wine, or coffee downstairs - such a nice touch and perfect for relaxing after a walk around the city. The location is wonderful as well - everything is within walking distance, including the waterfront, restaurants, and bars. Overall, this place has a special vibe that made the stay feel memorable rather than generic. The bed linens and towels smelled amazing, and the bathroom was stocked with different little bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and other essentials, which felt very thoughtful. The hotel itself was also very clean and smelled wonderful throughout. The AC was a little noisy at night, and the bathroom showed some wear and tear, but honestly, that felt forgivable considering the age and character of the building. It’s part of staying somewhere historic rather than in a modern chain hotel.

This is our favorite place to stay in the area. So much character and awesome staff

Bathroom super small and the shower in the tub wasn’t a good experience. Everything is kind of old there. Was not a good experience overall

Beautiful property, friendly staff, excellent location!

We stayed in the new annex part of the hotel. The room was nice and clean. The bed was a little hard and the shower water only got warm not hot. The fifth floor roof top was beautiful and relaxing.

I paid online and the they charged my card an extra 165!!! dollars to stay in a hotel with tape holding the wallpaper up.The floors were so dirty you couldn’t take off your shoes. You better bring some slippers if you want to take a shower in that filthy tube. The only thing I recommend about this place is the photographer.

Perfect location, clean rooms, staff was super!!

Great staff. Parking and we'll maintained!

We got cancelled on for our air bnb a week before the trip at a time when the city was very busy. We got a room here and it was the perfect location and the room was very nice!! The staff was incredibly helpful and kind!

Originally I booked my room through Expedia and it mentioned nothing about an “old part” versus the “renovated part” when booking a room. I got to the Cordova and checked into my room (thankfully they let me do an early check in, so nice of them) however upon entering my “old” room there was a dehumidifier with an air freshener sticking through the vent, when taking a closer look the vents were covered in black mold. Walking into the room it smelled very musty and was very warm. I asked to view a room on the newer side and to my surprise it was 100% different, very nice, clean, cool AC, so I paid the difference to upgrade. Would highly recommend the updated side, but I do not recommend the older side. Renovations are not finished - rooftop bar and restaurant to come. Only thing missing with this property is a pool! Staff was great, they made the swap very smooth and not stressful. The concierge gentleman was very knowledgable and kind. Bartenders make great drinks!

When we got to our room (in the “ historic section”) it was on the first floor. We found it convenient for access. Because it was in the historic section we could understand the age and some deteriorated parts of the facility and room. What upset me the most, for the price paid, were small things: 1. The lamps on the nightstand did not operate. 2. There was no remote for the TV to be found. 3. The shower curtain was a bit tattered. 4. There were ants in the bathroom. 5. There was no remote for the ceiling fan. To be fair, we were too tired to call these items in to the front desk. I am sure as helpful as the staff were they would all been addressed.

We love old historic buildings and especially hotels. We were very excited to get a room in the "old" section of this hotel. They are currently updating the hotel and the new section is beautiful too but we enjoyed the room we were in. Exposed pipes overhead, high ceilings, plaster walls, and the old sash-style windows. The air worked great. The only negative in our particular room was a leak at the base of our pedestal sink. We tucked a little towel around it and we were fine. Delicious Expresso martinis and yummy complimentary Pete's bagels in the morning. Close to everything, we enjoyed our stay.

We liked the convenience of down town and the Bay. Didn't mind the small room but did not have enough storage space for a weeks stay. Bathroom is in need of repair and remodeled. Drywall and plaster was in poor condition, smelled musty. The bar was adequate, could have had a better breakfast selection. Overall the price was too high for the state of the room.

In window air conditioner drops your score somewhat but not as much as having "Nancy, my special concierge" misrepresent her offer of a tour of the new addition. You should have more respect for your guests and tell them right away that the "Tour" is really a come on for a sales presentation for a vacation club. There are lots of couples who would indeed decide to come because it interests them. Other couples , not so much. In any case it cheapens your image when you resort to subterfuge to get someone to sign up. It is not consistent with the upscale image you are trying to present.

Morning food?

Cordova was a good location for us. It was within walking distance of the Festival we attended. The original building is someone tired and needs a good cleaning. They are building a new addition which looks very nice.

This hotel doesn’t have many amenities, no gym, no pool or spa, etc. it is being added on to and renovated. The staff was attentive to requests (replaced a mildewed shower curtain) and friendly. There is nice intimate bar in the lobby. They have installed an elevator. Nice veranda.

The annex is incredible. Huge change, loved it

Great place, friendly staff, we stayed in the old part of the hotel. They are building a new part. The bathrooms in the old part of the hotel are very nice but are "period". small toilets, pedistal sinks, claw foot tub/shower. everything worked well no issues at all. Just wanted to note to all that this isnt a "resort" bathroom. Beds were comfortable. TV/WIFi no issues. Would stay here again.

Comfy beds & pillows Room extremely clean Staff so friendly, welcoming, helpful. Front Desk staff exceptionally professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable of area, especially Taylor & Malik. Location perfect. Close to all sites & activities. Publix & CVS 2 block walk. Free parking for guests.

Was fortunate to stay in their newly opened wing. Super clean, great amenities, friendly staff. Parking is nearby and validated by hotel (sundial parking garage). Ver walkable to local restaurants and Jannus Landing. Will stay again to visit Dali museum and the Pier. Nice coffee shop in lobby and they are working on a rooftop bar.

The air conditioning was dirty. We cleaned it ourselves. Alarm was preset to 6 am with no instructions that it was turned on. The bed was firm but the sheets seemed like they were used and not cleaned. There is no valet parking to unload your belongings.

THE ROOM WAS IN THE HISTORIC PORTION OF THE HOTEL. THE BOTTOM OF THE CLAW FOOT BATHTUB WAS RUSTED, THE UNDERNEATH OF THE TOILET SEAT WAS FILTHY, THE COLD WATER KNOB IN THE SINK DID NOT WORK SO THERE WAS NO WAY TO COOL DOWN THE HOT WATER ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS OR FACE. THERE WERE BLOOD DROP STAINS ON THE FLAT SHEET. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ROOM JUST FELT NASTY.

Staff was wonderful! Great team! A/C worked good, but it was nosey. King bed was comfortable. Parking was confusing at 1st, staff was great in explaining how system worked. Felt safe walking back to hotel but with light rain was not pleasant.

Great location. Room was slightly dirty (tub, sink). Parking was supposed to be free but I ended up paying $22 anyways. We were in room 207 and the bathroom made a squeaking noise all night long that was never fixed, making it hard to sleep.

Fantastic location in downtown St. Pete, cute room and hotel with a great bar. Window A/C was loud and should be replaced with a mini split to bring this place into the modern era, but overall a great stay.

Yes

Cute little hotel. Great location to downtown and lots of restaurants and clubs.

Liked the ability to sit on the front porch and relax with a coffee or a beer. Nice historic hotel.

Room was outdated and in desperate need of updating. But the wall AC unit, appliances, and shower worked perfectly.

Great everything !

We reported what appeared to be black mold in the bathroom of our room, which is a significant health concern, especially for a pregnant asthmatic. The only action taken by the staff was to have housekeeping wipe the area, which did not address the underlying issue or provide any reassurance of safety. The only other option offered was to switch rooms after 4pm the night before our check-out which is unacceptable, inconvenient and would not resolve the disruption to our stay. We made multiple attempts—two in person, four via telephone, and twice by email—to escalate this matter and requested to speak with a supervisor, but unfortunately, no one has returned our calls or followed up with us. This lack of response has been extremely disappointing. We are extremely disappointed considering the unresolved health concern, inconvenience, and lack of proper/ANY customer service.

The hotel itself was interesting, but the stay had several issues. The AC unit wasn’t keeping the room cold and appeared to be in poor condition. The bed was very noisy, which made it uncomfortable to sleep, and the bathroom felt extremely

Excellent location. Everything is within walking distance. Rooms were clean. Staff is small and not present 24 hours but friendly. Bathroom was tiny but manageable. Bed was comfy. More like an ABNB than a hotel. Parking was a block away. Great for a quick night or two in the town.

Coffee machine broken, window boarded up, no fan in the bathroom, blinds with no cord, broken glass surrounding the property, towels were dirty and had hair on them

It

It isnt modern, things squeak and sometimes there is a musty smell, i assume from the ac. We still really enjoyed it. It has old hotel charm and the syaff was very pleasant. The tubs are high sided and a bit small bit they are so vintage we didnt mind. Do what works for you but this worked for us.

Pretty awful.

The rooms were cute, but could definitely use simple updates or maintenance items. EXAMPLE: a light bulb was burned out in the bathroom light fixture. Just replace it or some of the linens (towels) not as thick? Maybe updated towels? It was a fun hotel and the gal at the front desk was ALWAYS incredible to us! Simply AMAZING!!

It was in the perfect location. Staff was incredible. The best coffee right there by the barista in the main lobby absolutely a cute boutique more like a bed-and-breakfast rooms are definitely small, but they try to accommodate with what they have. I would definitely stay again.

You put your towels in a basket in the hall on the morning, but they don't give you back enough towels for both people in the room and they dont have any extra to give you. The caulking in the shower was molding or missing, you couldn't use the bathroom sonk because the faucet was hige and blocked the sink, the shower was almost inpossoble to use without virtually ripping and ounching the knob into the wall (it was so loose that you.literally pulled the wall and pushed into the wall to turn on and off). The air conditioner was dirty, but worked. Our first room had a dresser with a broken bottom, a missing bottom, and a knob pulled off. The cable didn't work, so they moved us to another room (smaller) that didnt even have a dresser.

Superb

While the location was convenient for what we were doing...there was much that could have been better.

Staff not very friendly. Incorrect directions to parking. Room never made up, figured by day 3 you have to put towels in basket outside room if you want new towels. This was never explained. No one was there at checkout. Lack of ventilation-room smelled moldy. Towels smelled. Bed was a joke, large dip on side. Shower curtain around clawfoot tub insufficient to keep water inside tub. Not worth the price.

Very damp. Rooms were shabby and had very few amenities. Bathroom was tiny with rot in the window frames. No housekeeping services except to exchange towels if left outside the room in a basket. No safe, no closet..

Superb

Thank you

Great place, clean room and the staff is very kind !

We stayed for a night in February. To start, the bath is best defined as minuscule with inadequate room to even turn around. The noisy window unit AC rattled like a subway. The bed was lumpy and the pillows flat as the service. The issue came when we went to use the shower which is the size of a small head on a sailboat. The mixing valve had failed and no hot water was available and then it was impossible to turn off the dripping water all night long. When told of this situation the young front desk operator simply said they would look into it and failed to acknowledge the issue or the great inconvenience. I followed up with management by email and didn’t Even get the courtesy of a reply. For what they charge and the highly inconvenient lack of elevator and remote parking and the antiquated facilities which aer not maintained to a level to be called quaint there are far better accommodations in this city. Do not stay here.

Service in room is not daily, but staff was willing to provide additional towels, coffee pods, cups etc. Ran out of regular coffee pods for 2nd morning. Cordova Inn was what we expected. Parking about 1-1/2 blocks from hotel.

Quaint place in nice location. Terrific management and staff

Yes, enjoyed my stay at the Cordova... Booked my room with a old fashion claw tub, looked like fun..Well when i got there and tried getting in, the sides were much to high for someone my age..My daughter went down and told fhem, they found me a room with a walk in shower, no questions asked..Very accommodating and nice clean place to stay..

Wallpaper was on the walls with scotch tape Window was screwed on plexiglass

Dirty

Entered room and it was full of mold. There was dirt everywhere. Hotel was under massive construction which was never disclosed exacerbating the mold spores. My throat began to close. I had to immediately vacate. No refund issued by this despicable hotel. Don't book this place. Undisclosed construction; no elevator; dirty rooms; outdated fixtures and appliance; no hot water; across from a park with homeless people layered on top of each other (not kidding).

Entered room and it was full of mold. There was dirt everywhere. Hotel was under massive construction which was never disclosed exacerbating the mold spores. My throat began to close. I had to immediately vacate. No refund issued by this despicable hotel. Don't book this place. Undisclosed construction; no elevator; dirty rooms; outdated fixtures and appliance; no hot water; across from a park with homeless people layered on top of each other (not kidding).

Most definitely not worth the price.

The room did not have any heat in it. It's a very low budget hotel.

I’m an active solo traveler, and this location was perfect for me. I could head out the front door and walk for miles, seeing fun and interesting stuff the whole time. Half mile from the pier and right on the Pinellas bike trail Historical hotel beautifully maintained About a block and a half walk to the parking garage where the car was kept, but overall was nice to have free parking

I’m an active solo traveler, and this location was perfect for me. I could head out the front door and walk for miles, seeing fun and interesting stuff the whole time. Half mile from the pier and right on the Pinellas bike trail Historical hotel beautifully maintained About a block and a half walk to the parking garage where the car was kept, but overall was nice to have free parking

The hotel room was sooooo cold and the air conditioner/heater did not work

The Cordova Inn was a nice place to stay. The only negative comment I have is that there is not an elevator and I was on the third floor. It was pretty cold the weekend we stayed and there was not heat in the room.

Room was cute and cozy. Staff was helpful and pleasant

The bar seemed nice but we did not use it as it was very small and not enough seating. Hopefully they will get it together as it is a beautiful building in a great location.

Dirty, outdated rooms. Construction going on and lack of support staff. Would not stay her again or reccomend.

--- I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the worst hotel stays I have ever experienced. The issues here are systemic, not isolated. The $33 per night resort fee is unjustifiable. It includes internet and parking, yet the parking is two blocks away, which is unsafe and highly inconvenient at night. The fee does not include housekeeping. Guests are required to place towels and trash outside the room for exchange, but rooms are not cleaned. Staff gave conflicting explanations about this, with one attendant stating room cleaning was included if requested and another later denying that. No one could clearly explain why an additional nightly fee is charged for services that should be standard. Staff knowledge and accountability were inconsistent. One desk attendant repeatedly deferred responsibility by saying the owner or manager made the decision without being able to explain policies or resolve issues. In contrast, Ariel at the front desk demonstrated genuine hospitality and competence. She was attentive, kind, and accommodating, and was the only staff member who effectively helped resolve problems when rooms had to be changed after a bed broke. Room conditions were unacceptable. One bed frame broke entirely. Both rooms had severely dented mattresses that cau

Great experience, lovely staff, clean rooms and we even got to check in early thanks to the housecleaning staff!

Cute idea to stay in an old hotel. Have done it before with great results at other destinations. First, parked just outside when arriving and asked the counter clerk is it O.K. to park there, pointing out our car, while we check in and then go find the parking garage down the street? Told it's fine and then got a ticket the next second. $55.00 worth as it was a private parking lot adjacent to the hotel. Bad signage. Great trap for the lot owner! Room had no counter space, a very wet bathroom floor due to the sparse shower curtain that did not go all the way around a clawfoot tub. The tub was peeling badly from old paint or sealant? Would not dare to step inside that! Lots of gross hairs all over, including the fridge? Very, very dusty room from furniture legs to the chair rails. At a quick glance, it looked quaint, but you didn't want to look closer. Old, almost used up toilet paper roll welcomed us into the room. Broken toilet seat. I understand they're adding on rooms. Hopefully they will refurnish the existing ones as the location was very nice. Staff was gracious getting us stuff that was missing when we arrived, soap, sugar and creamer for the coffee maker and swapping towels out for fresh ones the next day. They had a nice front porch to sit on as well.

Everything, helpful with whatever I needed

Everything, helpful with whatever I needed

Rooms are old and not very clean

Convenient location. Parking is a hassle.

Very old fashion and charming but lacking in amenities.

Staff

Great location, very cool front porch area and a nice overall stay. Downside was the noise at night, a few minor issues with the room. But a good value for what you get.

The staff was amazing and very friendly especially the bartender. There were some ants in the room, the ceiling fan didn’t work, and a nail that was exposed in the threshold from the bathroom. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite those issues though. The potential for greatness is so close and I think the focus is on the new part of the hotel being built, so hopefully they’ll focus back when it’s completed and we can’t wait to see the new building of the hotel.

Smely and noisy AC

First room smelled of mold, bathroom was full of mold, I asked for refund or room change. Rooms are extremely small, second room did not smell of mold, but bathroom had mold in shower. Also, they do not tell you the free parking is in a lot 2 city blocks from the hotel.

I had faculty threaten my life and was unsuccessful. He called the Cops and they were unsuccessful as well. Local preacher for the end-times.

The staff was amazing and the hotel overall was very cute and in an amazing walkable area, however the rooms did not match up to the photos/other reviews I had seen. Our ceiling fan and light didn't work. The wall AC unit was very noisy and the room heavily smelled like mold. Ended up having to check out a day early.

Excellent location, loved the architectural details, coffee shop downstairs offered excellent blend! Tub had stationary water, had to wash it before taking a shower. Blackout shades did keep most of the parking lot’s light out…not all. The mattress was bumpy.

Excellent location, loved the architectural details, coffee shop downstairs offered excellent blend! Tub had stationary water, had to wash it before taking a shower. Blackout shades did keep most of the parking lot’s light out…not all. The mattress was bumpy.

The building is extremely old. The beds are terrible. the bathroom seemed to be clean but the only self in the bathroom was barely attached to the wall. When I used the toilet the handle just moved and there was NO flush. The gal that was on duty in the morning, was a peach of a person and very professional. She was a 5 star employee. That's why I gave them 2 stars. If I could give the check-in gal a negative, I would. As far as the lobby...One of the reasons I booked was because of the front covered porch. That was lovely. Also, there was a bar in the lobby. BUT, the tabletops were so extremely dirty. The floor had dried spots on the floor from spills that any of the employees ever bothered to clean. Needless to say we checked out a day early. I do not recommend.

Beautiful historic inn that has been refurbished and redecorated. The rooms are very spacious and clean. They have wood flooring, a nice bath with a clawfoot tub, and comfortable beds. It is air conditioned with window units that keep the rooms at a very comfortable, cool temperature, even on the 3rd floor. Just note that this inn has 3 floors, and no elevators, so if you have mobility issues, make sure to request a bed on the 1st level when you make your reservation. We didn't, and huffing and puffing up and down the stairs with heavy luggage was a bit difficult. There is a nice bar in the lobby area that serves coffee in the AM and cocktails in the pm hours. They close at 10 pm. Many really nice locals frequent the bar, and you can obtain a world of helpful information regarding the area and things to do and where to eat by sitting at the bar and engaging in a conversation. The bar tenders are very friendly and helpful, and make great drinks. Would definitely stay here again!

Friendly laid back staff, great room and walking distance to everything.

The rooms were very moldy smelling. There was a huge fan in there for AC the AC blue hot air. The beds were like futons the bathroom. You probably could’ve fit a half of a midget in there. I do not recommend this place.

Good

Shower was horrible and not enough outlets in the room.

Don’t get catfished like we did. The photos do not match what you actually get. The room was disgustingly dirty and I’m sure I brought something home on my feet after brew dogging that carpet. Bathroom was tiny, door did not shut. No more room to type.

Great location for downtown St Petersburg. Room was clean but the bed seemed like it was very old. Matress was broke down and very uncomfortable. We booked for two nights but only stayed one. I would definitely not recommend staying at this hotel.

Staff wonderful and bed and bedlinen perfect.

Very good

Worse experience ever. Stay away. I have stayed in many upgraded historic hotels with old charm. This is not one of them.

The room was uncomfortable — the bed lacked support, the linens felt rough, and only one towel was provided. The garden tub appeared appealing at first glance, but once in use, it was uneven and felt unstable, which raised safety concerns. The one highlight of my stay was the coffee, which was very good. Overall, however, the experience did not meet the standard I anticipated.

Cleanliness was so so. I split my water in the room and mopped it up with a towel. The towel came back brown...

It was amazing and easy.

Great historical hotel in a great area

very little shower water pressure. Two temps: hot hot and cold cold. ;( and just enough for a bird bath.

Good location - under construction - stayed for three nights with no fresh towels of soap/gel. Window AC noisy.

Great budget hotel

Parking free in a garage around the corner, just enter your tag in the iPad at the front desk and you get validated. Room was a bit older, cracks in our sink and shower floor a bit worn but bed comfortable enough, mini fridge and microwave handy. Super convenient to Jannus Live and downtown nightlife, tons of restaurants and bars around!

There was black mold in our shower and I have asthma. Cleanliness was subpar but the customer service was great.

The room was comfortable. There was construction in the lobby and hallway so it was hot. The cafe/bar was wonderful!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The hotel coffee bar was always amazing the bartenders were super friendly and all other staff was always great. We loved the historic feel of the building and the eclectic style. Was great location and walking distance to most things.

We have previously enjoyed staying at the Cordova, but it seems that the property owners are putting everything into their new expansion and letting the historic part of the building go to pot.

The room was comfortable and included all the essentials for a night away to recharge. The rest

Eli was amazing. He gave us great service and conversation at the bar. He gave us great recommendations for dinner. We love this hotel. Ariel was so kind at check-in. Thank you for a great stay!

From begining to end they are in contact with you for whatever your needs. Small and super adorable! I had a sister staycation and we loved how it made us feel like we traveled back in time.

Very good

Tiny bathroom - you might hit your head on the sink trying to wipe. Shower had less water pressurre than my 90 y/o grandpa trying to take a leak. Got a $55 ticket trying to drop off my luggage!!

Location Bathrooms

Location Bathrooms

My partner and I arrived Friday for a special weekend, as I planned to propose. We noted this in our reservation. Instead of a memorable stay, we were met with neglect and unprofessionalism. The front desk attendant was on a personal call for three minutes before checking us in. Our room was unbearably hot, the AC barely worked, and the bathroom was covered in limescale. Hair from a previous guest was in the bed and shower. When we reported the heat, we were told to “give it time.” We tried, cold showers, lowering the thermostat, but it remained stifling. We left for dinner hoping it would improve. It didn’t. By 10 PM, there was no staff available to assist us. Some of my partner’s personal items were also missing from her bag. At 12 midnight, we gave up, booked a room at another hotel, and finally got working AC and basic cleanliness. We checked out the next morning. The room was still sauna-hot. This was, without question, the worst hotel experience we’ve ever had. We work in hospitality and expect the bare minimum, cleanliness, working AC, safety, and basic service. The Cordova Inn failed on all fronts. A full refund would be the least appropriate response. Until serious improvements are made, we strongly urge others to stay elsewhere.

Very good

Good location for the price.

Unique property in an excellent location. Hotel was within walking distance to many shops and restaurants as well as the Pier. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. The bathrooms are small (we had to move to a different room as the first room’s shower did not work). Staff was friendly and accommodating. Bar and outdoor seating were a nice perk for a small hotel. The history alone makes this hotel a fun place to stay. Parking garage is a little bit of a walk, and Google maps does not lead you to the correct place when you enter the garage address; so listen to the hotel staff when they give your directions! Overall this was a great stay for the price on the holiday weekend!

It was an awesome historical place to stay.

The bathroom is very uncomfortable

Bad

I have stayed at the Cordova a few times now. Everything was lovely except the housekeeper walking in the room without even knocking.

AC unit was barely doing anything. Entire second floor was warm, not super clean

No one there seemed too concerned about anything. I’ve stayed here twice now. 2 and out.

Good

In the morning, the tub was unevenly balanced so when standing in it to shower if you stepped forward it felt like the tub would fall over. ‘Why not take a bath instead?’ You might ask. Becuse thee stopped wouldn’t fit the drain hole so … no bath. Tiny pedestal sink with not much room for toiletries. The Inn is located in the middle of everything downtown St. Pete with access to a lot including a great AMC theater. We had to park in a parking garage two blocks away - Cordova validated the parking which was nice. It was an experience … probably won’t return because at almost 60 we need accommodations that are easier. Maybe one day we’ll try the boutique hotel thing again.

There is no dining room. There is a small bar, nice and with good service. Parking is nearby, secure and included in the room rate. The hotel has 3 floors, there is no elevator and the staff is not flexible or helpful as we are elderly and there are no elevators and no help with luggage, they should consider placing us on the lower levels. After 10:30 pm there is no reception but there is security and you enter with your room card. The hotel is well located and within walking distance to Central Ave and Beach Dr.

X

Front desk had no staff member. Had to stand and wait in the very small lobby for someone to check us in. Staff was unfriendly and rude

An absolutely quaint boutique property that has wonderful staff. Ariel was extremely helpful and friendly, offered fantastic rest recommendation. Check-in was smooth, slept great.

Superb

Love the antique style of the hotel. Love all of the history and the bar in the hotel is amazing! Delicious drinks and great bartender and atmosphere! Only complaint would be the shower/bathroom was incredibly small and the blow dryer was so old it tripped the outlet. Overall we would stay here again bc the good was better then the little things listed.

Everything! This place was misrepresented in the extreme. Old, tired, no elevator, 1930's BR area, showering was a 50's experience. Walking up & down three flights for every needed item, even though healthy, was an insult. Ripped Pricing!

The staff were all phenomenal. They were polite, helpful, and kind. The location was outstanding. We were in walking distance to all the arts district and many restaurants. The hotel was charming and being lovingly restored. There was mold in the upper corner of the shower stall that had been clearly treated at some point, but had returned. The bathroom was absurdly small. The toilet was situated so that your knees were under the sink to sit on it, which could be an issue if a person was larger or disabled.

The bartender was nice and so were the housekeeper The room was disgusting and nasty. Specially, the carpet. We arrive a little after eight and there was no one available. The after hours numbers was not working properly. Left couple message. No one called back. Couldn’t find the keys to the room until the bartender found them

I would appreciate if someone call me that is management so I can express my concerns to them about what all happened. Also, I was charged on my debit card when I specifically gave them my credit card to charge it on before I left and they still charged it on my debit card please someone contact me. I would very much appreciate it. 813-731-6450 Tia Overstreet.

Love the amount of towels and the free parking at the sundial is why I repeat book this place. Small sinks nowhere to put my products. You should install a shelf or two.

Historic property in a great location. Large comfortable room. Reception was friendly and helpful. Thought the prices were comparable to others in the area. We could walk everywhere we wanted to in St. Pete and boy did we walk. My only criticism would be there was no breakfast available. The hotel had 3 floors and no elevator which I could see as problematic for some guests. We would consider staying here again.

Hotel was nice and very clean , but there was construction of their new hotel expansion next to us and the view was not nice. While it's a historic hotel the bathtub was difficult to get in because is antique. I also wish they had a morning coffee and pastries in the morning . Nice place though.

Great location and happy with room. Hotel staff did a good job, but customer service after is horrible. Parking is supposed to be included. We were billed by the garage for parking. I have called (got voicemail), I sent an email to the hotel, I sent an email to Hotels.com and I sent a txt. No reply on any. Mistakes happen, but it’s hard to go back when you feel like you’re ignored. Beware.

Really old building. Not comfortable at all.

The property was old and tired no Elevator so be prepared to walk three stories. Staff was not friendly. There was mold in the bathroom along the tub area. Mattress was in poor condition. No room darkening curtains very noisy spot. Would not stay there again.

Poor customer service. We had a family emergency come up after hours and we could not get anyone to return our phone calls the next day or respond to our emails. The bathroom was too small, the room was hot, and we could not find an elevator and could not find anywhere stating there was not an elevator.

We were I town for the Tampa Bay Blues fest. We checked in the afternoon and went to the festival in the Florida heat. Got back in the around 11 pm to find the shower didn't work and the sink barely drained. There was sharp broken tile on the bathroom floor and my wife cut her foot. After being outdoors all day, we badly needed a shower. We were unable to reach anyone about this. The front desk is unreachable by phone. Hotel rooms were scarce due to the blues fest. We were very fortunate to find a room at s much better hotel WITH A SHOWER. We have stayed at the Cordova Inn 3 times in the past. We will never go back.

The property is an old hotel, which is quite quaint. They have a coffee/liqueur bar in the lobby that attracts youngish folks. The room was a nice size, although the bathroom was small, typical of an old hotel. It had a claw-foot bath tub. There was very low water pressure at the bathroom sink and absolutely no hot water. The complimentary parking is in a garage about a block and a half from the hotel.

The property is in the process of renovation. All windows were blocked. It doesn't provide any housekeeping, and you have yo take out your own trash.

No elevator if you can’t do steps

I am not sure if it is Booking.com or the hotel administrative team, but my room was canceled and I never received a refund.

This property was built in 1912... before elevators and central AC was thing...wink, wink. The 3 flights of stairs weren't as daunting after we lugged the luggage up them and the AC wall unit kept it pretty cold. They are expanding and I'm sure the newer section will have all the modern bells and whistles. Parking is around the corner, but it is free for hotel guests...so there's the win there. Would I stay again? Yes! The price was right, the property's cute with a nice vibe, the staff was wonderful, and the location is in the heart of a bustling night life that's extremely walkable. Enjoy!!

Location and style No staff, bar closed early

Great location and excellent customer service

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.

The property was clean and nice. There is a small bar down stairs with a nice porch area.

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.

Room was tinny, shower barely functioning, no TV service, no amenities, expensive for accommodation and location

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.

Before 7:00 am, we were awakened by a construction crew. No elevator so struggled with getting suitcase up to the third floor.

Loved the ambiance Loved it all

Location was great. Very quaint, historic hotel. Loved the hands-on coffee bar Going up three floors by stairs to our room. The tiny shower and bathroom. No place to put toiletries. Shower area was dirty around tiles.

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!

needs upgrades

Location. Reasonable cost. Dirty and small bathroom. No hot water on first night. Poor directions to parking garage and poor directions on how to use it in email. Extremely loud noise at 6 am coming from just outside the building.

Staff couldn’t care less about any of it visitors. Rooms are dirty. Certainly would not recommend.

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.

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!

nice room. Dated AC unit; construction next door; Loud noisy bar; 15 feet from my room.

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.

Location was perfect for walking to many places on the area. We had after hour check in which we had no issues with.

Would never use Expedia again.

The staff was generally very friendly and hospitable. The hotel has a beautiful historic charm. The location is unbeatable, and very walk-friendly to many destinations. The bar was convenient. The level of cleanliness was not to a quality standard. There was black mold that appeared to be in the bathroom shower tile grout. I also noticed toothpaste lower on the faucet handles. There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom, and the window was painted/jammed shut. The carpet was not only dated, but visibly grimey looking from wear and bleach stains. There were no tissues, and the blinds on the windows allowed light to shine right into your eyes when the sun comes up. Even the cup I received my coffee in at the bar had lipstick stains on it. This level of attention to detail was missing during my stay.

Location was good. Hotel was terrible ! Remodel !!

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.

Wish we would have spent this money at another establishment in the area.

The Cordova Inn is a charming boutique hotel dating back to 1921. The location is excellent, the staff friendly and professional. Only two negatives come to mind: Most windows are effectively blanked out, creating a bit of a cave-like feeling to the room. Secondly, window air conditioners rather than central. Both these issued will be rectified when the hotel's expansion is completed later this year.

I do not recommend this place.

We booked the Cordova Inn when we had to make a quick trip to St. Petersburg to visit our sister who is very ill. The hotel is old; pictures of the lobby and rooms looked quaint. I did not see anywhere that there was no elevator so we were surprised when we had to carry our luggage up and down from the third floor. No one offered to help. The room itself was adequate, but the bathroom was so tiny, you could barely stand in it. The lights were difficult to figure out, the TV remote buttons were worn and barely worked. We were exhausted from being at the hospital all day, and really did not appreciate all these little inconveniences. There was also construction noise in the morning as they are adding onto the hotel. Fortunately, we were able to move to my relative's apt. for the rest of our stay. The coffee bar in the lobby was very good for a light breakfast, so that was the one positive during our stay.

Good location, great bar and happy hour. Room was OK - its dated. Bathroom is small. We were on the first floor and it was very noisy. P.S. - No tissues in the room.

The hotel seems to be in need of a bit of an update - very creaky bed, toilet kept running, bathtub/shower probably needed to be redone/updated. Overall great location & cozy stay, just could use a few updates & some sprucing.

Overall the stay was good. I knew it was a historic hotel so I always have an open minded view of what to expect. Everything was good with the exception that the room that I stayed in was the first room (Room 108) as you enter the hallway from the lobby. You can literally hear everything happening in the lobby. There's a small kitchen and a coffee shop right there. That was the only issue.

It was very bad experience. The room was so old and it smells the bathroom omg the worst I ever seen the room it was very cold and the ac on the window did not work on the heated side.And don’t make me start on the noise outside. This construction workers they start making so much noise at 7am I never experience that in a hotel after a night out that was horrible so if you reading this do your self a favor pay couple $ more and go to a better hotel you gone thank me.

Great, clean hotel with very welcoming and friendly staff

Construction underway. Construction team started banging and moving equipment at 7:08 am Friday. Fire alarm went off at 2:38 a.m. Saturday, then again at 3:15 when the fire department arrived using sirens, then again at 6:30a.m. for some reason. Then again at 9:00 am. Staff confirmed it's an ongoing issue. Windows now dirty and blocked by construction activity. Rooms small. Towels a bit dirty and aged. Oh well. Seemed like a charming place to be.

My room the door for room 104 does not shut proper and is barely catching the door jam. Since the bed is right next to the door it bothers me that this is a safety issue, and a brute bump would blow the door open. The TV did not work. The AC only has air and blasts high cold, no heat. I was there on a cold day 40's. The bed was a lumpy old bed don't want to know where it came from. Most importantly there is no customer service, only lip service. The Manager or no one ever called me back its been 6 days so far and no return call. I made a list of these issues and left it with the person of the day the next day. I was even told that due to this being a historical building you get the door as is and it won’t be fixed. That is the most backward answer on a safety concern I have heard. Sorry bro, that answer won’t fly. Stay away!

Very old

The Cordova is a great hotel, it has a nice old world feel with all the modern conveniences that you might need. I found everything clean and the area quiet. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I’m looking forward to staying there again whenever I visit Tampa or St. Petersburg area

Nice effort to preserve the old hotel atmosphere, great staff. Lamp didn't work and alarm went off at 5, which suggests a need for better attention to maintenance and housekeeping.

Beautiful boutique hotel with very comfy beds and accommodations

The property had some nice historic features and boogie areas, but there were many underwhelming things that overshadowed them. First it was under construction so the ground floor windows had blackout shades that could not be opened for daylight so you felt like you were in a small cave and there was a frefrigerator with a microwave sitting on top, just sitting on the floor, which felt like a college dorm room. The staff was a somewhat rude and not very welcoming.

This is a boutique hotel in every aspect! There are no modern amenities at all. No elevator, window unit air conditioners, no place to store your luggage or drawers to unpack. The claw foot tub is adorable but very inconvenient. The shower gel, shampoo, conditioner were on the back of the toilet because there is NO bathroom storage! Only a pedestal sink with no counter space, no where to put a bar of soap! I am glad we only stayed two nights. It looks like they are building a new boutique hotel Next-door but for now this is it! There was a small coffee maker, a microwave and a small refrigerator but they were plugged in to the loosest outlet I was scared to use it! Location is great very walk able! Unfortunately the inconveniences of no where to put clothes or suitcase, small not usable bathroom space for getting ready, and the dirtiest windows over ever seen makes this a place I will not return to!

We have stayed her before, but the place is definitely not in good shape. The availability of front desk workers and the hours that the coffee shop/bar is open is very limited. The walls are like paper and you can hear everything going on in the rooms nearby, the lobby and outside. I know they are building new rooms and I feel that is the reason the existing ones have lapsed into disrepair. We noticed that one of our windows has a bad termite infestation. The wood is literally turning into sawdust.

it is a older hotel with a lot of character. The bar is friendly and fun to hang out at. the bed was terrible. The bathroom was the size of a broom closet you cant close the door and stand in the bathroom. the shower is very old and the size of a camper shower.

Property being currently renovated! Noisy! Room next to staff storage room! Toilet was unseated! Barely fit in the shower! Coffee maker was poor! Cable TV had poor reception! Parking was a block and a half away! Staff was very helpful and friendly and at $300/night I would hope so! Go somewhere else!

The pictures online showed such a picturesque boutique hotel. I booked it for a surprise weekend for my husbands birthday. It was not. It was old and had poor amenities. In our room there was a window air conditioner that blew directly on the bed and kept going on and off every few minutes 24/7! The window coverings were awful. Some didn't work. The bathtub only had hot water out of either faucet and the clawfoot bathtub itself, while inviting, was chipped and appeared dirty. The windows were very dirty. We only saw one or two employees during our stay, but did get a sales call about joining the hotel chain. Parking was free but a block away. The construction next door started at 7 am, even on the holiday. There was no elevator. We asked for a first floor room and was told it was not available in our category. Overall all a very disappointing stay.

Excellent vintage property! Other than Internet cable, not working, everything was great

To start you will get several pushy phone calls to attend a membership seminar to join while you are staying there. Check in is a two hour window. 4-6. We checked in at 6:30 and they just leave your key out. You need to pay at a parking garage down the road and figure out the reimbursement when you checkout. We got in our room and there weren’t blinds on the windows. We tried calling the emergency line and they said there was nothing they could do. They said they were at full capacity and I shouldn’t have booked with a third party. The next morning after we hung towels over the windows they moved our room. They don’t actually rent bikes like it says. They are in the middle of a renovation. There are much better hotels in the area.

Don’t get tricked by the photos like we did. Other visitors had challenging words to describe this place. Subpar is the nicest that I could come up with.

The Cordova is a beautiful hotel in downtown St Pete. The staff was very friendly, the rooms were pretty and well decorated.

They have nighttime security apparently but the security alarm was going off from 5 AM to 7:30 AM. The bartender at “The Scott” was cleaning up at 8:30 pm when the bar closes at 10:00 pm and I was rushed so I just didn’t get a drink. The rooms are really cute. The decor is really cute. Jaleesa at the front is very helpful. The morning drinks at “The Scott” were pretty awful even though the female barista was very nice. There was also a used bandaid in my first room (I later got switched to a second room which was much better but the lamp didn’t work). Also parking was TERRIBLE! It was like a 5 minute walk in a sketchy garage. Atleast the hotel gives you a parking pass so you can park for free. Go check in before you park so you can get the pass.

Construção ao lado do quarto, muito barulho😡

Excellent vintage property! Other than Internet cable, not working, everything was great

The building is102 years old and adorable. They staff was so friendly. Ine of the best experiences I’ve had traveling

Everybody at the property was really nice and helpful. That's what counts the most :)

Very nice property, in the heart of St.Pete

My room was gross. It stunk, it had a dirty little air conditioner that looks like it was 30 years old. It had a cracked window so it was very loud. The shower was 3' x 3' and very dirty. The entire property is disgusting. I would never recommend this property to anybody. I had a room reserved for two days and had to leave after one day. I could not sleep in that room again.

Was not given the correct check in END time and gave our room away that we had a three night stay, still never received my refund after being told I would be refunded, my receipt says 400 dollars and I’m still missing it in my account

There was no power you would think at a hotel like that that is expanding in the future would at least have a back up generator and there was only one staff member available to help us, felt a bad for her . We left a day early gave immediate notice of shortening our stay and never got my refund, which I probably will not get, can’t get in contact with anybody no response.

Friendly super sweet bar tenders!

My only complaint. LOVED the location, room cute, hotel quaint,and FUN time!

Location is great for downtown shopping and eating. Very cute but noisy.

We loved it! First time- we will return

Parking was atrocious and everyone told me “you can’t park here” but nobody gave us parking access assistance that was available! Loved the room and the price was about 30 dollars too high for the lack of amenities! No access to Tampa Rays tickets or Vy-Star C. U. Anywhere South of residential location. Might return, but probably not soon! Steven McLeskey. Room 308!

So much construction outside of the window that we could not sleep in. Room was not properly cleaned before we arrived. Hair all over the floor and food in the refrigerator.

Beautiful old hotel....shopping, dining out....everything within walking distance

Cons: Super gross shower, VERY noisy public/pay parking lot right outside your window, and hotel parking is in a parking garage a block away so getting your bags to and from the hotel sucks!