The Casa Monica is a Multi Million Dollar Renovated Hotel in St. Augustine. In a town where you have to look past the old to appreciate the old, not with the Casa Monica. Kessler's team has lovingly returned this Resort to its former glory, while respecting the history of the property. The Casa Monica became a Courthouse for several decades before being converted back to a resort. We stayed in a narrow King Suite on the second floor, the room had that signature "Kessler" look. Valet at the hotel, it is cheap ($22) and the only parking intown (that is safe) is for a fee anyway. The rooms are completely up to date and modern and property includes all the luxury touches you would expect, from a Marriott Property. In addition to affordable parking, the hotel bar, breakfast and dinner are also excellent and price right. The Sunday brunch, is one of the best I have ever had and is less than $30. Ok, problems? Yes of-course, the check-in, did not go smooth and Autograph Collection properties are always slacking, always. Also the bar stops serving at 11pm on a Saturday night... that is crazy! The excuse, is that they do not want to keep up the hotel guest.. Really 11pm. The bar was full of people and I did not hear a thing from my room all weekend. The pool is nice and the gym is adequate, there is no concierge to speak of, but there is plenty of shopping and dining within a short walk.

Just spent 2 nights 3 days here, it is a wonderful place to visit and their Winter Lights are magnificent, The history and culture are terrific, lots of choices for tours trolley or walking or driving. Would highly recommend a visit to St. Augustine, Florida, a place we would like to spend more time in,plenty of options for eating and boutique shopping and very much a walking city, all in all a great stay. Harry S.

Five floors, five stars. Grand old hotel in a beautiful, historic city. Friendly, helpful service. Clean spacious rooms. Breakfast was tasty. Nice patio deck with shallow pool. Not that you want to hang around the pool in such a charming city. The hotel is central to everywhere you want to be. It's kitty corner to Flagler College, which is in the glorious former Ponce de Leon Hotel--go take a look. Make sure to take one of the tours that depart in the square adjacent to the hotel--they give you a comprehensive view of the neighbourhoods and places you'll want to walk back to.

5 floors in the heart of downtown St Augustine just 1 block from the Bridge of Lyons and 1 block from the touristy King Street...Valet parking is smooth and effortless...check in is the same. Rooms are very spacious, and expect upgrades if you're part of the Marriott rewards program. I stay at this hotel every year when I travel to the area. Only complaint is that I'm only there for one night.