Virgin Holidays View
It's quite a new hotel, but you wouldn't know it! Built in early 2005, it has a period design mixed with contemporary comforts. The lobby, with its stone fountain, recalls the days of Spanish Florida that you will be glimpsing elsewhere in this historic town. You are right in the historic area, just over the road from the bay. Here, horse-drawn carriages pass by in the evenings and the centre of everything is an easy walk. Many rooms overlook the bay and are equipped with all mod cons. Despite the hotel's central location, it still manages to boast a quiet and chilled atmosphere. Aviles Restaurant is famed for its fantastic breakfasts - for a real treat, make sure you try the eggs Benedict.
Where is it?
In the historic Spanish Quarter, directly across the street from the historic bayfront, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean inlet, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Bridge of Lions.
Getting around
You are within walking distance of the central downtown area where there are fabulous shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries and attractions. The sightseeing trolley stop is a 2-min walk away.
Eats and drinks
Aviles Restaurant and Lounge (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Self-service coffee station in lobby.
Fun and games
Small outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Fitness room.
Handy stuff
Room service. Valet parking (approx $18 per day - unlimited in/out access). Coin-operated laundry. Safety deposit boxes at reception.
Room info
72 rooms on 2 floors in 19 buildings. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay films, tea/coffee maker, mini-fridge, iron and board, and hairdryer. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds.