I was doing a tour round Florida and had booked stops on the way down to Key West, staying at Clearwater Beach, Naples and then Key west, all at nice places. I had not booked anything on the way back up, but remembered reading about the Jacaranda Hotel at Avon Park just off highway 21. I turned up at about... More

This is a very historic hotel and the restaurant has a nice buffet that is run by culinary arts students. It was about $10 for the dinner Buffett which included a drink and dessert. Several entree and vegetable choices plus a soup and several salad choices. This is a nice place for an outing if you are staying in Sebring... More

We found the Jacaranda at the last minute on a long day of travel. What a find! Gracious and stately, the hotel sits on the main street of this neat little Old Florida town. Rooms are well-maintained; not elegant, but you won't lack for amenities. Lobby is oldschool: a huge room with lofty ceilings. Staff courteous and personable. There's a... More

Two of my friends and I was on a road trip from New Orleans to Key West. On our way we had a night at Hotel Jacaranda and we just loved it! We arrived late at the evening without a reservation and was warmly welcomed by a friendly member of the staff. He told us shortly about the background of... More

Probably the most interesting place to stay in the area, it dates to the mid-1920s and in its youth hosted famous people. Now part of it is dorm space for college students, some of whom help out with lodging and restaurant operations as part of their hospitality studies. Our room, with 2 good double beds, was small but comfortable. (The... More