Ponce de Leon Hotel

1721 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134, Miami, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.0 / 5

Overview

Ponce de Leon Hotel is a modest 2-star hotel in Coral Gables, housed in a 1923 Mediterranean Revival building on palm-lined Ponce de Leon Blvd. It’s positioned as a practical, value-focused base near shops, restaurants, and major Miami attractions, and it’s about 4 miles from Miami International Airport. Public ratings average 4/5 from 493 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are simply furnished and include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a desk, plus a minifridge and microwave for basic self-catering. Some rooms sleep up to four guests. Upgraded room types add kitchenettes with dining areas for longer stays or guests who prefer to prepare meals.

On-site services & dining

Amenities beyond in-room features are not documented for this property. Guest feedback notes that breakfast and morning coffee are not included, so plan to pick up food and drinks nearby. There is no elevator in the building.

Location & what’s nearby

The hotel is an 11-minute walk from Miracle Mile shopping and dining in Coral Gables. A Coral Gables trolley stop is located across the street, providing a straightforward way to get around the neighborhood. Major points of interest within a broader Miami day-trip radius include Venetian Pool (about 1.9 km), Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (about 5.0 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 8.0 km), Wynwood Walls (about 7.7 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 7.7 km), and Bayfront Park (about 7.6 km).

Best for

This hotel is best for budget-minded travelers who want a simple, clean place to stay in Coral Gables, with in-room basics like Wi-Fi, a minifridge, and a microwave. It also suits short pre-flight or airport-adjacent stays given its location about 4 miles from Miami International Airport, and visitors who plan to spend most of their time exploring Miracle Mile and nearby Miami museums and neighborhoods.

Travel tips

Plan for stairs: the building has no elevator, which is important if you have heavy luggage or limited mobility. If you want an easy way to move around Coral Gables without driving, the Coral Gables trolley stop is across the street and Miracle Mile is roughly an 11-minute walk. Since breakfast isn’t included (per guest feedback), consider grabbing morning coffee or food at nearby cafés or shops before heading out.

What guests say

Guests commonly describe the hotel as good value for the price, especially for short stays in a safe-feeling Coral Gables location. Clean rooms and bathrooms, comfortable beds, and friendly staff are recurring positives in guest feedback. Travelers also mention the convenience of in-room essentials such as a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker (as reported by guests), along with nearby restaurants and shops and a trolley stop across the street. Reported downsides include the lack of included breakfast/coffee and occasional issues with window A/C units, such as a musty smell.

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