Some excerpts from the website of Crystal Palace that might be useful
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Breakfast in a Historic Virgin Islands Town House. Enjoy
breakfast while surveying the daily arrival of the cruise ships, or sip a
cocktail from the honor
bar as the sunset casts a rosy glow on the old town of Charlotte Amalie. The Crystal Palace Bed and
Breakfast is a guest house located in Dronningens Quarter in the heart of St. Thomas' Historic district. She is surrounded by a dozen other colonial mansions -hearty survivors of the Golden Age of St. Thomas, when the merchant barons of the islands built their elaborate homes on Synagogue Hill. Old Glory Look up from Crystal Gade and you'll see this fine old double-breasted colonial mansion. The Crystal Palace, the Lockhart family home, was the first home built on St. Thomas to be fitted with glass sash windows. Hence, the name of the house, and the street she so elegantly dominates. The great
room of The Crystal Palace Bed and
Breakfast is a dramatic frame for the spectacular view from the enclosed gallery. Eclectic mahogany spans the ages, from please-don't-sit antiques to 1960s 70s pieces and everything in between. The View of St. Thomas' Charlotte Amalie Harbor from the Upper Level of The Crystal Palace. Webcam from the Crystal Palace B B in conjunction with. The Crystal Palace B B is a treasure trove of traditional West Indian architectural details: tray ceilings, wrought
iron gates, hardwood floors, chandeliers and Moroccan tiles. Selected paintings from the Lockhart collection of period and contemporary St. Thomas island art complete the decor. A massive interior staircase leads down to four large
guest rooms. Furnishings are simple, elegant, clean and comfortable.
Two guest rooms have twin beds, one can be made into a King bed, a third has a full bed and a single daybed, and all share a
bath. A fourth
bedroom has an Imperial Queen Four Poster bed and an enormous ensuite
bath. There is a fifth
bedroom with a Queen Four Poster bed on the top floor with private
bath. There is a communal area in the hall between the
guest rooms with a small
fridge,
ice machine, and microwave for preparing light snacks. The Crystal Palace Bed and
Breakfast is not a restoration... it's the real thing! The Upper Level Entrance is in the
Garden Area. Stonework from the early 1800s, in some areas, complements the period
furniture. enjoys the Crystal Palace B and B! High Speed
Wireless Internet service is available. No Passport Needed to the USVI. To get your The Crystal Palace B B VACATION brochure immediately, click below. All
Rooms are
Air-Conditioned! Free
Airport Pick-Up!! Plenty of off road
parking! Summer May 16 to December 15. Winter December 16 to May 15.
Room with Shared
Bath.
Shower and water
closet in separate
rooms across the hall.
Room with Private
Bath. Stay 6 nights, the 7th is Free! Continental
Breakfast is included! 8% Gov't
Room Tax and 7% Energy Surcharge additional. 3 night minimum.$15.00 charge for one or two night's stay. Restrictions apply on holiday weekends, Carnival, Christmas, and New Years.. All rates Single or Double occupancy, additional Guests $20/night. If relocating, check our extended stay rental guest house and sister hotel, P.O. Box 12200 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 00801. (340) 777-2277 Toll Free 866-502-2277 Between 8am and 10pm AST please. U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association. St. Thomas Historical Trust
Welcome... Please feel free to make your Reservation here! The Crystal Palace and Villa Fairview allow you to make a reservation request here on-line. Be sure to specify if you are booking any of the special packages by clicking the appropriate box. If you have any questions, you can e-mail us at or call us at (340) 777-2277. To make a reservation now, please fill in all the appropriate spaces. The items marked with an * are critical to having us confirm your request. Your reservation may be changed or cancelled until 14 days prior to your arrival date in the Winter Season and 7 days in the Summer Season. Villa Fairview call to ask about cancellations. We will confirm your reservation request back to you. Stay 6 nights, the 7th is Free! Continental
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