Built in 1888 and restored in 2000, this 19th-century Moorish Revival castle is located in the oldest city in the United States. The Casa Monica Hotel boasts intricate balconies, an arched carriage entrance, and hand-painted Italian tiles. The lobby features graceful Moorish columns and original artwork. The hotel is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Lightner Museum and Flagler College are across the street. The Fountain of Youth, Alligator Farm, and Ripleys Believe It or Not are within a mile of the hotel. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, attractive patio area, whirlpool, and weight room. Guests may enjoy special privileges at the Serenata Beach Club, about a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The Beach Club offers fitness facilities, restaurants, lounges, multiple pools, and scheduled activity programs. Notably, the hotel offers antique car tours of St. Augustine in one of its 30 antique vehicles. 95 Cordova is an elegant destination for gourmet cuisine during your visit. The refined atmosphere and eclectic menu will please any palate. 24-hour room service is available. The Cobalt Lounge is a sophisticated spot for cocktails, light meals, and live entertainment. The Sidewalk Cafe offers gourmet deli fare. p To suit guests needs, the hotel offers boutique shops, newspapers, luggage storage, a business center, shoeshine, event space, valet laundry, a tour desk, currency exchange, parking, concierge services, and much more. For air transportation, both the Jacksonville International airport and the Daytona airport are approximately 45 minutes away. The hotel has 138 rooms and suites. Non-smoking rooms are available. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, an alarm clock radio, bathrobes, coffeemaker, dataport, desk, hairdryer, high-speed Internet access, iron, ironing board, make-up mirror, soundproofing, telephone with voicemail, television, turndown service, and video game access. p br br