We were surprised at how expensive lodging was priced in St Augustine. We wanted something fairly central, without paying too much, and this place fit the bill. It does sit on a busy highway, but all the rooms are well away from the traffic. It's less than a 10-minute walk to the city gate at the north end of the old town area. St Augustine is such a delight to walk around, it was good leaving the car behind for the day.
Check-in was efficient. Apparently they offer a discount with the restaurant next door, but the town itself has far more better options.
The decor of the place is a bit tired, but that has no impact on the comfort now does it? The room was clean, with a good shower. I noticed the door was a bit loose on its hinges, which let in a draft (Florida was having a chilly spring, with a strong north wind that night) but it was only a slight inconvenience and by no means a security issue. The fridge rattled a bit, so we unplugged it.
I couldn't get an outside line on the phone which may have been a fault or maybe outside calls are blocked until you ask reception. I didn't ask because I had my mobile anyway.
I can't say if the place offered breakfast. We went back into the old town for coffee and pastries at a wonderful cafe instead, beating the midday crowds.
