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Casa Monica Resort & Spa St Augustine, Florida #TravelTips

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Channel: Guillermo Paz · 2018 · Travel & Events

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Casa Monica Resort & Spa St Augustine, Florida #TravelTips

The Casa Monica Hotel is a historic hotel located in St. Augustine, Florida, in the United States. The Casa Monica Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in the United States and is a member of the "Historic Hotels of America" National Trust.
The hotel was opened in 1888 by Franklin W. Smith, a notable Victorian architecture enthusiast and social reformer who earned a place in Florida history for interesting Henry Flagler in investing in the state. The construction material was poured concrete, of which Franklin Smith was a leading experimenter. The original exterior finish was natural, leaving horizontal pour marks visible, and matching other grand Flagler era structures in downtown St. Augustine. Unfortunately, the exterior was altered by covering with a modern material (stucco) in the 1960s. The architectural style was Moorish Revival and Spanish Baroque Revival, in which Smith was also a pioneer promoter. His own winter home, Villa Zorayda, just a block to the west, was the first Moorish Revival building in the Ancient City. The hotel's Sun Parlor was the most notable interior room, but it was gutted after the hotel closed. Its details were unfortunately later demolished and have yet to be restored.
Set in a city filled with ancient mysteries, the Casa Monica is one of the most distinctive boutique hotels in St. Augustine, immersing guests in the historic spirit of the city. From the 138 one-of-a-kind guest rooms, to the eclectic menu at Costa Brava, to the temptations at Poseidon Spa, discoveries await at one of the finest historic hotels in Florida. Steps away, unravel secrets from the city’s past throughout the Historic District and neighboring landmarks.

Casa Monica Resort & Spa St Augustine, Florida
Address: 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
Phone: +1 904-827-1888


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