I usually stay a block down the street at the Fairfield Inn, but I got a good rate here, so I gave it a try. I am glad I did. It's a pretty new hotel (3 years old) and very well kept. It's conveniently located right off the interstate, and about 5 or 6 miles into downtown St. Augustine. Plenty of free parking at the hotel.
The room was very nice, bigger than older Courtyard I have stayed in. The bathroom was very nice with lots of towels, and the vanity was inside the bathroom. My room had a mini-frig, coffeepot, and microwave.
The bed was firm and comfy with clean, fresh linens and lots of pillows. There's a workdesk and flat screen TV. There is free wi-fi throughout the hotel. The front desk staff was very nice both when I checked in and when I asked some questions. I have no complaints at all.
There is a coin operated washer and dryer on the first floor.
This hotel had something different. Rather than the usual Courtyard restaurant with the buffet, this one had a counter where you could order breakfast. It closed at 11 and reopened in the afternoon for sandwiches and such. It was nice, but the breakfast is not included in your rate unless your reservation says it is. I had the breakfast included, and it was made to order by a nice lady who ran the place very well. There were plenty of tables to sit out and the breakfast was delicious! Again, it is made to order. I like this new set up for Courtyards; it seemed very efficient. There's also free coffee in the lobby.
Oh, one more thing. This hotel is very very close to the Prime Outlets shopping mall. It's not as close as the Fairfield Inn, but less than a mile away from the outlets.
I got a good rate, but it was still a little high for my taste (it did include the breakfast for 2). But, this is the going rate for St. Augustine, and it is certainly a lot cheaper than the hotels downtown.
