Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel
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Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel Review
The 4-star Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel is located cosy rooms a mere 0.7 km from the historic Castillo de San Marcos Fort. This St. Augustine inn lies at walking distance from the private liberal arts Flagler College, and offers an American restaurant and a swimming pool onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is served daily at the Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown. There are American dishes in the menu of Castillo restaurant at the property. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. It overlooks the port. You can try American cuisine in a bar which is located very close by.
The property is set in Historic District, which is home to Spanish-Colonial landmarks like the 1600s Castillo de San Marcos, overlooking Matanzas Bay, and the González-Alvarez House, within a 9-minute stroll of the hard-to-miss historical sites like the photogenic fort "Castillo de San Marcos National Monument". The privately owned 15 - acre Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is only a few minutes from the Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown, while Wolf's Museum of Mystery and St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum are both nearby.
Entertainment in the area includes the working Saint Augustine Distillery within 19 minutes' walk of the accommodation.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and such facilities as a cable flat-screen television, along with tea and coffee making equipment. For more comfort, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries together with a roll in shower and a Jacuzzi are provided.
Greyhound bus station is also a short walk from Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel.
The hotel provides an outdoor seasonal pool and a sundeck for an additional fee. The Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown offers a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool for relaxation and refreshment. Alternatively, guests can exercise in a fitness room. You can also relax at a spa salon available on site. This St. Augustine hotel includes a 24/7 business centre equipped with a desk and a xerox.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Well priced classy hotel with eateries and wineries.
- Perfect central location only a short distance to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.
- Surrounded by a waterway and the bay.
- Newly renovated units with double beds available with a 1 king bed and a bath.
- Free and good breakfast included.
- It serves local fare in a great on-site restaurant.
- Soft beverages are included in some rates.
- Good prices for the area.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was bad.
- A few staff members might seem not so helpful at times.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- restaurant
- fitness centre
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Voice mail
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Lunch
- Dinner
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Self-service laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Wedding services
- Newspaper service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach towels
- Sun terrace
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Playground
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Ripley's Believe It or Not 180 m (591 ft)
- Castillo de San Marcos 720 m (2362 ft)
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument 460 m (1509 ft)
- Saint Augustine Distillery 1.50 km (4921 ft)
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum 400 m (1312 ft)
- Potter's Wax Museum 450 m (1476 ft)
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park 790 m (2592 ft)