Some excerpts from the website of Casa de Solana that might be useful
..its walled
courtyard provides plenty of breathing
room. Inside, the large
guest rooms offer ample space - not to mention plenty of character. nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp -INNSIDER TRAVEL MAGAZINE. All
rooms and
suites have a private
bath,
telephone and WI.FI access. Eight of the ten
rooms have
whirlpool tubs and most have a fireplace and
balcony. Fireplaces are operational between November 15 and May 1. Free Guest Amenities include:
Breakfast (8:00 - 10:00am) A hot homemade entree is provided for your pleasure. Also, we have breads, cereals, yogurt, fruit,
coffee, assorted teas and a full serving of Inn hospitality. Evening Social Hour (5:00 - 6:00pm daily), allowing a delightful opportunity to meet other guests and share stories about your visit, over a glass of wine or beer and a great selection of tasty treats. Evening Dessert (7:00 - 8:00pm daily) enjoy delicious complimentary homemade desserts with
coffee -- regular, decaf, hot chocolate, iced
tea, and assorted hot teas are also served to accompany your sweet selections. High Speed
Wireless Internet Use your own
wireless compatible laptop in your
room, in the
gardens... anywhere on our property. If your laptop is not
wireless compatible, borrow our
WI-FI loaner card to gain
wireless internet access. 50% discount on admission to the nearby Oldest House - one of St. Augustine's finest treasures of local history. The Oldest House is just a short two block walk from Casa de Solana. Fresh flowers are in every
room and sherry offered in most
guest rooms. A petite
room with cottage double bed, built-in summy window seat, full
bath, view of the waterfront one block away. $139-$189 Regular Season. $149-$179 Peak Season. Full size brass bed, in-
room whirlpool, private
balcony overlooking the
courtyard. $149-$189 Regular Season. $159-$199 Peak Season. Rent this entire wing, combining adjacent Theresa's Catalina's
Rooms...a savings for a family of 4 or two couples. $249-$309 Regular Season. $259-$329 Peak Season. Queen bed, spacious 2-person
whirlpool, private first floor entrance, period
furniture and cozy fireplace. $169-$219 Regular Season. $179-$239 Peak Season. King bed and spacious
wedding tub plus a sitting
room with queen sofa bed, this sunny
suite overlooks the
courtyard. $179-$229 Regular Season. $189-$239 Peak Season. Queen bed, 2-person
whirlpool tub, tiled gas fireplace and a private
balcony creat intimate charm in this
room. $199-$259 Regular Season. $209-$269 Peak Season. King bed, gas fireplace, large
whirlpool tub,
private bathroom, sheltered
balcony, and
refrigerator. $189-$249 Regular Season. $199-$259 Peak Season. Spacious
room with king or two twin beds, gas fireplace, generous
whirlpool tub, sheltered
balcony and
refrigerator. Encompassing much of Casa's 2nd floor, a spacious
room with king bed, fireplace, 2-person
whirlpool a private
balcony. $209-$279 Regular Season. $219-$289 Peak Season. Overlooking the nearby waterfront with queen bed, 2-person
whirlpool, sitting
room with queen sofa bed and private
balcony overlooking the
garden. The entire 1st floor of the de Palma House, with 2 hand-crafted queen beds, gas fireplace, wet
bar, large
whirlpool tub, and outdoor sitting area overlooking the
courtyard. Note: Rates are based on double occupancy. For additional guests, a fee of $25 per guest per night applies to all rates. Casa de Solana Rates. February 8 - July 28. Weeknights Sunday - Thursday. Weekends Friday Saturday. * See dates at the bottom. (Colonial Wing combines Catalina's and Theresa's
Rooms as one unit for four people.). * February 14-17; May 23-25; July 4-6; August 29 - 31 2008; November 27-29; December 19, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Enhance your stay with one of our many value-added Packages! From August 1st until September 30th receive 25% off any
room any day!!! Not combineable with any coupons, discounts, gift certificates or Getaway Specials. All reservations must be made on Casa de Solana website or contact us 904.824.3555. If reservation booked online note 25% discount email will follow with adjusted rate. Getaway Specials (available all year). These value packages cannot be combined with any discounted rates e.g., AAA, AARP and Military, and are not valid during holidays and special events. Also, packages cannot be combined with any gift cards or promotional coupons. 3 Day Getaway Special. Stay 3 nights and 3rd night is half price! Admission to the Oldest House. Admission to St Augustine Light House and Museum. 4 Day Getaway Special. Stay 4 nights and 4th night is free! Admission to the St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. 5 Day Getaway Special. Stay 5 nights and 4th night is half price and 5th night is free! 7 Day Getaway Special. Stay 7 nights and 2 nights are Free! Light up Your Life Special is available at NO EXTRA COST to our guests! All guests who stay any two consecutive weeknights (Sunday thru Thursday, except holidays/events) at our regular rates* will enjoy the millions of tiny white lights sparkling throughout the ancient streets, historic buildings, and local
businesses of St. Augustine during the Annual Nights of Lights
Celebration. Free evening (Monday Wednesday at 6:30pm) 50 minute trolley ride on the St. Augustine Sightseeing Train. Complimentary beverage at A1A Ale Works. Your free sightseeing train ride will board and depart here. *Package is offered from late November to the end of January. Cannot be used with any other discounts or specials. Sail Away to Romance Special. As our midweek guest from the May 1st through mid November enjoy a romantic 2-hour sail along the historic St. Augustine bay front aboard the Schooner Freedom. Stay for two nights Sunday-Thursday (not including holiday/event periods or weekends) at our regular rates and, in addition to your sailing adventure, we'll have a complimentary bottle of champagne in your
room upon arrival. Advance reservations are required, and no other offers or discounts may be used with this special package. Seniors Inn Love Special. Available all year, reserve a two-night stay, Sunday through Thursday nights during non-holiday/event periods, and the 2nd night is HALF-PRICE! Stay during the same period for three nights and the 3rd night is FREE! Family Frolic Fun - In America's Oldest City. The Casa de Solanas FAMILY FROLIC FUN ($259) begins June thru Halloween. Hop on an Old Town Trolley for 3 days nights of sightseeing open air transportation. Visit the alligators, monkeys, birds komodo dragon at The Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, one of Americas finest. Jump into Americas Oldest Jail and get out free Travel through the historic district on a nighttime Ghosts Gravestones
Tour. Relax on a wide sun splashed beach. Full
breakfast each morning prepared specially for kids in mind by your innkeeper. Afternoon Social Hour with Beverages and Snacks. After
dinner Cookies Milk. For a family of four: $259 Fun Package plus cost of
Suite. Accommodations in many of the Casa de Solanas extra-large
suites are ideal for family comfort and their historical ancestors are perfect for the educational part of the vacation. St. Augustine is a perfect destination for kids writing about What I Did This Summer! Our four add-on Romance Packages are ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, or romantic getaways, anytime! Stay for any length of time, and simply add-on the package cost to your normal
room charges (based on double occupancy, tax and gratuities not included). Romance Abounds package cost is $179 in addition to
room charges. Champagne, engraved champagne glasses, and St. Augustine-made Claude's Chocolates* in
room upon arrival. Romantic
breakfast, with mimosas, delivered to your
guest room one morning. Horse-drawn carriage ride in the historic old city. Two
tickets for the Scenic Bay Cruise. Loafing for Lovers package cost is $199 in addition to
room charges. St. Augustine-made Claude's Chocolates* and Champagne welcome you to your
room. Houses of St. Augustine- Put on your walking shoes, sling your camera over your shoulder and fall in love with the charming houses, mysteries and romance of the Ancient City. Savor a delicious
Lunch for Two by the bay front at. Spanish Quarter Village - Relive the Spanish Empire. Open-air living history museum depicting 1740 St. Augustine. Evening Schooner Cruise - a scenic and romantic cruise of Matanzas Bay awaits you on board the tallship Freedom. Pampered Romance package cost is $249 in addition to
room charges. Chilled Champagne, St. Augustine-made Claude's Chocolates* and a collection of fine European
bath pleasures. Gourmet
Breakfast served in-
room - Start the day with the luxury of personal service including a chilled mimosa!
Massage for Two - 30-minute total body
massage for each of you - in-
room by our own licensed therapist. Savor a delicious
Dinner for Two at the. Feast on award-winning Spanish/Cuban
cuisine in their outdoor
courtyard or in
dining rooms filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains. Sweetheart Fantasy package cost is $329 in addition to
room charges. Champagne, St. Augustine-made Claude's Chocolates* and a collection of fine European
bath pleasures. Matching Keepsake White Terrycloth Robes give you the feeling that you could relax on the
balcony sipping
coffee all day. Romantic Horse Carriage Ride takes you through the Old City's winding brick-paved streets. This is one of St. Augustine's loveliest
restaurants, nearby on Hypolita Street in the Old City. Babymoon Package cost is $259 in addition to
room charges - before
baby comes, share romantic time together! Includes: Sparkling Cider upon arrival. Two keepsake glasses of the Inn's Logo. One dozen of Claude's Chocolates, St. Augustines's finest chocolatier! A romantic horse-drawn carriage ride for two, touring beautiful St Augustine.
Dinner for two at Collage
Restaurant ($100 gift card). Gourmet
Breakfast served in-
room (additional days $25.00 each day). $89 for two people. Casa De Solana Inns history parallels the history of St. Augustine, the nations oldest city, so its a natural destination for those with an interest in history. Explore the ancient brick paved streets and innumerable historic sites which surround the Inn. Free admissions to many Old City points of interest and activities are included. Reservations Required. This Package Includes: Admissions to the Oldest House. Admissions to St. Augustine Lighthouse Museum. Admissions to Old St. Augustine Village. Admissions to Spanish Quarter. Ghost on Aviles Package. $79 for two people. Theres an air of Spanish and British Colonial mystery charm at Casa de Solana, an oasis of times past. Aviles Street is documented as the oldest European Street in the United States and each of the Inns
rooms connect to the citys Minorcan history. For travelers that love the thrill of spending the night with a ghost, its not about a horror story unfolding but more about the history and people who have spent time there. Select your favorite accommodation at the Casa de Solana (2 night minimum additional). This Package includes: 2
Tickets to the Spanish Military Hospital Museum from which Aviles Street got its original name of Hospital Street. 2
Tickets for the Ancient City Ghost
Tour begin at the haunted hospital on Aviles Street; featured on the Today Show and Travel
Channel. A copy of Oldest Ghosts, one of St. Augustines most popular ghost tale books. Throughout the years a blonde woman dressed in white has often been sighted opening Inn doors facing east, to...