Pros
- Located in the heart of old St. Augustine, within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, and antiques stores
- Cozy individually decorated rooms with comfortable mattresses: many offer lovely street views, and some have mini-fridges and jetted tubs
- Home-cooked breakfast included in room rate
- Renowned on-site fine-dining restaurant
- Early-evening happy hour
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Loaner bikes for guests' use
- Free on-site parking
Bottom Line
The Old City House Inn and Restaurant, built in 1873 in the Spanish-Colonial Revival style, sits in the heart of the historic district, near Flagler College and the Lightner Museum. Constructed in stone and stucco and topped by a terra-cotta roof, this upscale bed and breakfast, wrapped in wood balconies and porches, has preserved its historic details. All seven rooms, which are somewhat small and perhaps a bit overstuffed, have their own mix of antiques. All come with private entrances, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; some have mini-fridges and jetted tubs. Included in the room rate are a homemade breakfast and an evening glass of wine at the bar. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner six days a week in an intimate atmosphere. The inn is on the sightseeing trolley routes, and this, coupled with its proximity to Flagler College and the downtown area, might make for some noise, especially in the evening. Travelers might want to check out the Kenwood Inn a few blocks away, which might be quieter.
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Amenities
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Spanish Colonial Revival structure that has preserved its historic charm
The Old City House Inn and Restaurant, built in 1873, is a prime example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, combining a stucco and coquina exterior and a terra-cotta tile roof. Rooms have their own exterior entrances, and can be entered from the wood walkways and yellow, red, and green balconies. There's a lovely upstairs deck patio, a brick-lined downstairs patio brimming with plants adjacent to the restaurant, and a lush garden with seating.
Location
Across the street from Flagler College, in the heart of old St Augustine
All downtown historic sites are within walking distance of the Old City House Inn: Flagler College is less than a block away, Castillo de San Marcos is an 11-minute walk, and the Matanzas riverfront is a few blocks east. There are a plethora of places to eat, drink, and shop in the streets immediately surrounding the property.
Rooms
Mahogany bedframes, potted orchids, black-and-white photos of Old St. Augustine
The rooms are dark and charming, with wood floors, high mahogany beds, taffeta-lined throw pillows, iron chandeliers -- the decor is slightly eclectic, combining historic pictures with fun touches like zebra-print comforter covers and safari-print shower curtains. Some rooms have walk-in showers, others have tubs, and still others have jetted tubs. All rooms have queen-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and private entrances that open onto the exterior of the property.
Features
Excellent fine-dining restaurant, backyard brick-lined patio, happy hour, loaner bikes
The inn’s restaurant is lauded in town as a fine-dining spot, and the daily homemade breakfast, included in the room rate, is both varied and fresh. There are a few loaner bikes on-hand for guests who want to explore the city and waterfront on two wheels, a daily happy hour with wine and snacks, and a backyard patio, where guests can have a meal, or simply relax in the shade of the surrounding riot of foliage. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
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Spanish Colonial Revival structure that has preserved its historic charm
The Old City House Inn and Restaurant, built in 1873, is a prime example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, combining a stucco and coquina exterior and a terra-cotta tile roof. Rooms have their own exterior entrances, and can be entered from the wood walkways and yellow, red, and green balconies. There's a lovely upstairs deck patio, a brick-lined downstairs patio brimming with plants adjacent to the restaurant, and a lush garden with seating.
Location
Across the street from Flagler College, in the heart of old St Augustine
All downtown historic sites are within walking distance of the Old City House Inn: Flagler College is less than a block away, Castillo de San Marcos is an 11-minute walk, and the Matanzas riverfront is a few blocks east. There are a plethora of places to eat, drink, and shop in the streets immediately surrounding the property.
Rooms
Mahogany bedframes, potted orchids, black-and-white photos of Old St. Augustine
The rooms are dark and charming, with wood floors, high mahogany beds, taffeta-lined throw pillows, iron chandeliers -- the decor is slightly eclectic, combining historic pictures with fun touches like zebra-print comforter covers and safari-print shower curtains. Some rooms have walk-in showers, others have tubs, and still others have jetted tubs. All rooms have queen-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and private entrances that open onto the exterior of the property.
Features
Excellent fine-dining restaurant, backyard brick-lined patio, happy hour, loaner bikes
The inn’s restaurant is lauded in town as a fine-dining spot, and the daily homemade breakfast, included in the room rate, is both varied and fresh. There are a few loaner bikes on-hand for guests who want to explore the city and waterfront on two wheels, a daily happy hour with wine and snacks, and a backyard patio, where guests can have a meal, or simply relax in the shade of the surrounding riot of foliage. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Cable
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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