This was our first trip to St. Augustine and came upon this jewel of a hotel very close to the beach. We wanted to be close to downtown but then be able to get away from the noise and hubbub. The room was nice with a small bar area with a fridge and coffee center. (The only exception was the bath tub was not in very good shape - but it was clean.) We will definitely go back again!

This was a very good place to stay for a night or two. It is just across the parking lot and the street from the beach, so good for a walk on the beach in the morning before we left. The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient. Breakfast had a good variety of items and the staff was polite and helpful, if not overly friendly. Our room was large, clean, and well-maintained and had a nice view of the ocean if we leaned over our balcony and looked over a couple of low roofs! Be aware that this property is NOT within walking distance of downtown St. Augustine - you have to drive 5 - 10 minutes to get there. But it is quiet and a good place to rest. We would return if we're in the area again.

This hotel is not your typical Hampton Inn. It property was part of the Clarion Choice Hotel. The rooms are large and most have a balcony. The beds are ultra comfortable and the breakfast area has an old charm quality. The only drawback is that it not located on St.Augustine's main area, and about 15 minutes drive from I-95, but if you are looking for tranquility, this is the place to stay. We always make a point to stay there whenever we are in the area.

The last time we stayed here, it was a Clarion, part of the Choice Hotel chain. We were
pleased with our stay then as we were with this stay, because, actually not much has
changed. That was about 4 years ago and unfortunately the restaurant within walking
distance behind the hotel which we really enjoyed is no more.

We had a king room with a balcony (332) which had a nice view of the water if you were
on the balcony. The room had a safe, a desk area, free wifi, and a flat screen TV. The
bed was very comfortable, but we didn't realize until the middle of the night that the clock
was not set to the right time (4 hours off). Early in the morning, probably 5 or 6 AM, the
room adjacent to us received 4 phone calls (probably wake up calls). Loud enough to
wake us up every 5 or ten minutes. So keep that in mind if you want a good nights sleep.
Our room also had an odd smell (not smoke), but one that was not pleasant when you
entered, but it didn't stay with you.

Breakfast was typical Hampton, but the nice surprise was the same male attendent that was
there 4 years ago. I'm not sure if he's from Great Britan or Australia, but he's a charming
gentleman and does a good job at attending the breakfast area.

All in all, we enjoyed our stay at this Hampton. We had to drive back over the Vilano Bridge
to go to dinner (check out the LePavillion restaurant, # 66 0n TA, I think, but very good
if you like German food and fish).

We'd go back.