Comfort Suites Downtown - Saint Augustine, FL Review

Affordable lodging in charming St. Augustine
Historic St. Augustine should be on everyone's Must-See list.  It's a real beauty, with something for everyone in the family, and encourages exploration by foot.  If you're willing to walk a few extra blocks, or drive your car to a parking lot to begin your exploration, Comfort Suites Downtown St. Augustine allows you to save an extra $60-$100 per night.

Most of the hotels in the historic district are $150 and up per night.   There's a real luxury to walking out your door and ambling down the brick passageways of the city.  However, if you're on a budget, you can drive just a few blocks north of the city's famed Castillo, and get a great room for under $100. 

Comfort Suites is a reliably good hotel brand for budget travellers and this one has great benefits.  Its free breakfast includes all the usual continental items, PLUS a couple of hot items (i.e. eggs and sausage), plus waffle dough and a hot waffle iron.   

Rooms at the Comfort Suites Downtown are huge and most have small balconies.  The rooms have a sofa and coffee table, desk, microwaves, small fridge, decent mattresses, a large tv, HBO, and free wireless.

If you're on a budget, this hotel is a great choice. The hot tub was neither clean nor hot, but the staff was friendly and there was a tiny grocery store in the lobby, which offered a few Lean Cuisines, some Top Ramen, cold drinks, candy and snacks.  

Libby's Hot Tip:  If the hotel's wireless doesn't work, try one of the other networks.  I was able to get on using an alternative.

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