We stayed in the Attache for a weekend on our way to Siesta Key. We chose to stay in Apalachicola because of it's convenience to both Cape San Blas and St. George Island, with quaint small town convenience. Our suite was large with a living room open to a kitchen, a separate bedroom, bath, and (gasp!) even a laundry room. The bed was very comfortable and I was surprised to find they even had a sleep machine in the bedroom. The hardwood floors, brick walls, and high ceilings add character you don't find in typical hotels and made it feel like home. The kitchen was nicely supplied, including a Cuisinart coffee maker and organic coffee. The bathroom was nice, but with a pedestal sink it would have been nice to have a counter/cabinet to hold typical women's beauty tools (hair dryer, flat iron, make up bag, etc.). It also needed an extra towel hook to hang a second used towel on, and a higher pressure shower head would have been nice, but those are small items that can easily be dealt with. The suite was very clean and convenient to restaurants & shops. (Please note that restaurants close at 9pm (ET) on Saturday night in this town!) The Attache is the last room on the hall, which gives it more privacy than the others. (Although the pictures of the others look beautiful, too.) It also has it's own balcony and a back entrance/exit through the garden, which is lush and beautiful. The bay is across the street where we watched dolphins jumping out of the water. We considered staying at a local bed & breakfast, but forced socialization was not what we were looking for on this trip, preferring privacy and quietude instead - which we received and appreciated. It's character, cleanliness, and understated elegance made this a winner and I give it an overall A-. (It would have been an A+ if not due to those small issues and some ants on the kitchen counter). I recommend it highly.
- Consulate Hotel Apalachicola
