We loved our stay at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL. It is one of the most unique and historic hotels in America. The Moorish Revival-style hotel opened in 1888 as a lavish winter getaway for the rich and still maintains a lavish atmosphere today. During our stay at the Casa Monica Hotel we experienced a warm ambience and friendly staff.
The Historic Casa Monica Hotel
The Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL is one of the oldest hotels in the United States and is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. The hotel and downtown district were decorated for St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights celebration when we took the photo above. It was such a beautiful sight to see that we find ourselves returning every holiday season to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere here.The architecture, fountains and ornate artwork at the Casa Monica is exceptional. This elegant boutique hotel offers fine dining in its 95 Cordova restaurant and cocktails in the Cobalt Lounge. You can enjoy the restaurant, lounge, art gallery, and coffee shop all while admiring the beauty of this historic hotel. Find deals for any season at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine at Booking.com.
The intricate balconies, hand painted Italian tile and Moorish Revival-style architecture make this hotel one of the most attractive hotels in Florida. The lobby, decorated in fine Spanish tapestries, fountains and lavish chandeliers has the feel of an elegant Moroccan hotel and the courtyard pool deck was outstanding.
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Located at the corner of Cordova St. and King St. the Casa Monica hotel is right across from the Flagler College, the former Ponce de Leon Hotel and the Lightner Museum which is housed in the former Hotel Alcazar. Each of these historic buildings was built by Henry Flagler in 1888. All three beautiful buildings are conveniently located where you can walk, take a carriage ride or trolley to nearby historic attractions, shopping and restaurants. St. Augustine and the Casa Monica Hotel are perfect for celebratiing a glorious destination wedding!
Guest Rooms at the Casa Monica Hotel
The amenities provided by the hotel during our stay were perfect. The Starbucks coffee and organic tea in our room made our stay very enjoyable.
Fun Things to See & Do In Florida!
Times & Distances are from the Casa Monica Hotel in St Augustine
- St. Augustine – History & Sights to See – Walking or Trolley
- Ziplining the Canyons – Ocala – 1 hr 40 min – 80 miles
- Disney Springs – Explore the Magic – 2 hrs – 122 miles
- Cedar Key – Laid Back Island Town – 2 hrs 40 min – 133 miles
Sightseeing in St. Augustine
Carriage rides are a popular way to see St. Augustine. I would highly recommend taking one if you have the time. It’s a great way to not only see the town but also to learn about St. Augustine’s fascinating history. Just steps away from the hotel you will find the Historic District with many things to do including shopping, dining, historic sights and much more.
Casa Monica Hotel During the Nights of Lights Celebration
The Casa Monica shines during the Nights of Lights celebration. From Thanksgiving to the end of January, St. Augustine celebrates the holiday season with a dazzling display of over 3 million tiny white Christmas lights. Another fun reason to visit St. Augustine!
We hope your experience at this historic St Augustine, Florida hotel is as enjoyable as ours have always been.
Have you visited the Historic Casa Monica Hotel in St Augustine? Let us know about your stay in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!
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Such a wonderful hotel and a true gem of the south. Thanks for sharing the great pictures and article on the property and history.
Casa Monica is indeed a true gem of the south and a wonderful hotel that we try to visit every time we are in St. Augustine. So glad you enjoyed the pictures and article!
Hi Barbara, l visited St Augustine in 1984 and l just loved the history of the place. It was hard to imagine that it is the oldest city in America. lots to see and do. l was just doing some surfing courtesy of Google and saw your post. It makes us want to travel back there again and see some more of the US. We have been to the east and west coasts and far north as Seattle, Anchorage and Fairbanks a great country regards Ted
Barbara those are some great photos you took!
Hi Steve and welcome! Thanks for the compliment. St. Augustine and the Casa Monica are a photographers dream. This historic hotel is rich in American history and one that we love to return to year after year!
Great article guys 🙂 The hotel looks beautiful. I love anywhere that has a Spanish feel to it. I especially liked the night of lights photo.
Cheers
Thanks Dariece! We love the Spanish feel too, it always seems to make things more fun and St. Augustine certainly has its share of Spanish influence. And, the Nights of Lights seems to make the entire city glow…we really love it there at Christmastime!
I love these kind of places, they all look so interesting!
The Casa Monica Hotel and St. Augustine are both very interesting places to visit..I think you would love it there!
What a pretty hotel.. both by day and night. The massive bed sold me! LOL
The beds at the Casa Monica are massive and so comfortable, they really made our stay at the historic hotel even more enjoyable!
This hotel looks beautiful, especially with all of the lights!
The Casa Monica Hotel really does look beautiful all decked out in holiday lights, Annette. I think it’s one of the prettiest in St. Augustine!