Restored to its 1888 glory, and registered in the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, this Moorish castle-like landmark is a very special place to stay. With authentic period features and decor, you really will feel like you have taken a step back into yesteryear. This hotel was the hang-out of aristocracy and royalty; inside, it's all tapestries, velvet and chandeliers, with top-class dining and discreet service. It's in the heart of the Historic District, where you'll find boutiques, antique shops, museums and more. The Poseidon Spa is a great addition to this luxurious hotel and provides the perfect place for some relaxation and pampering. If the hotel itself isn't already enough, you've got access to the private Serenata Beach Club on pristine Ponte Vedra Beach, which is just a 15 minute drive away. Enjoy a day on the beach with your toes in the St Augustine coquina sand, or splashing around in the family pool before an oceanfront dinner.
Amenities
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Where is it
In the heart of the historic district, a few steps from Matanzas Bay and a block from the shopping of St George Street.
Hotel information
138 rooms and suites on 5 floors in a Historic Building of St. Augustine, decorated with a Spanish baroque style. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, radio, complimentary WiFi access, work desk, tea/coffee-making facilities with In-Room Starbucks® Coffee, safe, iron and ironing board, Signature Bathrobe, and hairdryer.
Standard Rooms offer views overlooking the rooftop or the pool, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Premium Rooms are larger in size, featuring an additional seating area, mini fridge, and views of the Historic District or the pool, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Most of the town's attractions are within walking distance and the beaches are a 5-minute drive. Shuttle services to Serenata Beach Club. The hotel is a stop on the Old Town Trolley Tour® route. Valet parking*.
Cordova, Coastal Chophouse & Bar ( Chophouse classics, local seafood and fine wines all celebrating coastal cuisine with Moorish and Spanish influences). Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Starbucks®. Exclusive terrace dining experience (available to book on selected evenings, with set menu and wine pairing).
Outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi. 24-hour fitness centre. Grand Bohemian art gallery. Poseidon Spa*. Use of nearby Serenata Beach Club* at Ponte Vedra with adults-only pool, family pool, hot tub, complimentary parking, an options for oceanfront dining and drinks. Golf nearby at Palencia Golf Club*.
Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary Champagne at Check-In. Laundry service*. Room service*. Valet parking $39 plus tax per day (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge.
This hotel has a resort fee of $22 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee includes:- Champagne welcome drinks – 2 bottles of water (in-room) – Local & Long distance calls – Wireless Internet.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 2624 reviews
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Jul 18, 2025TravelingOYEsterPalm Beach, Florida
We stayed here with 2 kids. We made the mistake of getting a standard room - it was tight. That said, the hotel is beautiful. We loved the fact the room was serviced twice / day (so we never had wet towels lying around). The restaurant was good… the valet and bellmen were nice. The room was slightly dated (carpet separated from the wall,…
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We stayed here with 2 kids. We made the mistake of getting a standard room - it was tight. That said, the hotel is beautiful. We loved the fact the room was serviced twice / day (so we never had wet towels lying around). The restaurant was good… the valet and bellmen were nice. The room was slightly dated (carpet separated from the wall, cracks in the tub, leaky faucet, pool was lined and not tiled). Not a big deal whatsoever- but that’s the reason we can’t give 5 stars. Also, after checkout I had to ask for the folio 4 times which I found odd. We would absolutely stay here again as it was central to everything.
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A disappointing stay
Jul 16, 2025Joan K
Although the guaranteed check in time is 4 p.m. a room was not made available until 4:45 pm. I had prepaid for a Premium Room. I was taken to a corner room on the second floor with window overlooking the pool. The smell of chlorine was nauseating and overpowering. I went back to the front desk, and was told there would be a further wait for…
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Although the guaranteed check in time is 4 p.m. a room was not made available until 4:45 pm. I had prepaid for a Premium Room. I was taken to a corner room on the second floor with window overlooking the pool. The smell of chlorine was nauseating and overpowering. I went back to the front desk, and was told there would be a further wait for other rooms becoming available. After about 20 minutes I was taken to a room on the third floor which was small and clearly not a premium room. Then I was taken to another room on the second floor and when the bellman opened the door he immediately turned around and said it smelled terrible. I was taken back to reception, and waited. A manager came over and asked what the problem was even though I had explained that I would not stay in a room smelling of chlorine (and it was not Clorox used by the maids to clean the room, as the Manager professed). At close to 5:30 I was taken to a room on the fourth floor overlooking the street, which was a premium room. There were no guides in the room (i.e. room service menu, checkout time information - nothing). Although a “resort fee” is charged there are no amenities in this property - no breakfast is served, no lobby shop or other amenities. If Starbucks had not been located in one corner of the property, there would have been no place for coffee. The interior is dark, damp and dingy. It is overpriced, and terrible. On the second day of our stay, the room had still not been cleaned at 4 pm when we returned. I would never stay in another “Autograph” property and am frankly surprised that this hotel is considered one.
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Nice Hotel and Great Location
Jul 10, 2025Viki CJacksonville, Florida
Recently had a wonderful stay at the Casa Monica; have stayed here previously but it had been a couple years. The hotel and room were very clean and comfortable. Love all the art hanging in the hallways. Always enjoy their hotel bar, nice atmosphere. My only complaint is that the housekeeper was knocking on our door promptly at 8:00am. We were…
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Recently had a wonderful stay at the Casa Monica; have stayed here previously but it had been a couple years. The hotel and room were very clean and comfortable. Love all the art hanging in the hallways. Always enjoy their hotel bar, nice atmosphere. My only complaint is that the housekeeper was knocking on our door promptly at 8:00am. We were still in bed and unfortunately now wide awake. If check-out time is 11:0am then housekeeping shouldn't be banging on doors any earlier than that. Don't they get a list of who is checking out?
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Definitely a classy hotel in a historic city
Jun 30, 2025Deborah W
This hotel is in an excellent spot a close to walking to most shopping and restaurants in the historic District. Upon checking in valet was excellent, and they took our bags up to our room and parked our car in a secure place. Front desk, staff was amazing very professional, even offering champagne upon check-in. Rooms were very clean with…
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This hotel is in an excellent spot a close to walking to most shopping and restaurants in the historic District. Upon checking in valet was excellent, and they took our bags up to our room and parked our car in a secure place. Front desk, staff was amazing very professional, even offering champagne upon check-in. Rooms were very clean with top-notch bathroom amenities. Before retiring for the night room service came to our door asking if we need anything else offering bottled water and coffee before they left for the evening. Their rooms are a little outdated, but is to be expected of this older historic hotel. I found it comfortable and quaint. We were a little disappointed we did not encounter any of the talked about paranormal activity for this older hotel. It is supposed to be one of the most haunted in the city of Saint Augustine. We will definitely be back thank you for the great stay.
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The ideal place to stay.
Jun 6, 2025GLxHome Counties
Excellent service, beautiful hotel inside & out, character reflecting the St Augustine history, spacious room, good pool, very quiet central location - everywhere is walkable, restaurant's grilled bronzino with romesco sauce magnificent, room refresh superb, what's not to like?
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