Spark By Hilton St. Augustine Historic District

Hotels
•
Spark by Hilton
7.2 (518 reviews)
42 San Marco Avenue , St. Augustine , US

listing image 1
Show all photos
Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Luggage storage
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, very walkable location near historic district and attractions
Comfortable beds in many rooms
Helpful and friendly staff mentioned in several reviews
Good value/price for many guests
Basic continental breakfast available
Cons:
Multiple reports of dirty or musty rooms (wet/sticky floors)
Occasional rude front desk/check-in experiences
Unexpected parking fee ($25 per day) complained about frequently
Pool/hot tub in poor condition (chipped/worn)
Some rooms have firm/old pillows or thin bedding; elevator issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews mention dirty or damp rooms, musty smells, sticky or wet floors and instances where rooms appeared inadequately cleaned.
Service
8
Mixed but generally positive: several reports of rude/front desk behavior at check-in contrasted with many mentions of friendly, helpful staff especially at other times.
Location
9.8
Overwhelmingly praised — repeatedly noted as an excellent, very walkable location near the historical district and main sights.
Room Quality
6.5
Beds frequently described as comfortable, but some rooms had firm/old pillows, thin bedding or musty smells; some wear noted in furnishings.
Amenities
5.8
Complaints about unexpected $25/day parking, chipped/worn pool and hot tub, elevator issues; otherwise standard basic amenities.
Value for Money
8
Many reviewers called it good value or good price for the location, though unexpected parking fees and cleanliness issues reduced perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast is described as a basic continental offering (cereal, fruit, bagels, hard-boiled eggs); some found it adequate, others noted lack of hot options or unappetizing presentation.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive for many guests due to location and helpful staff, tempered by cleanliness and ancillary fee issues; generally a good short-stay option.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:27

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Saint Augustine, our all-suite, non-smoking hotel is just steps away from popular attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not! and the historic Castillo de San Marcos fort. Explore the charming St. George Street and unwind on the nearby beaches.

Amenities Galore
Indulge in our outdoor pool and hot tub, grab a free weekday newspaper, or stock up on essentials at the lobby convenience store. Business travelers can take advantage of our free high-speed Internet, business center, and multiple telephone lines for seamless work trips.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each spacious suite is equipped with modern conveniences like a refrigerator, iron, hairdryer, and coffee maker. Stay connected with our recharge device featuring AC and USB outlets in every room.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our Saint Augustine hotel.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in without a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAX

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 518 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
R
Richard • solo_traveller • us
6
Good price but wont be back any time soon.
Pros:

The location and price.the staff was very nice.

Cons:

The pillows were terrible, went flat as soon as you lay your head on them. The AC leaked causing the room to have a weird smell. The humidity in the room was atrocious. The hallway was at least 100 degrees. The bathroom door was hard to open and close do to whoever painted it put to much on the door. No in room coffee pot or microwave. House keeping decided they wanted to be as loud as the possible could while cleaning, literally standing in the hallway yelling at each other and slamming the vaccumm into our door. Paid parking for a hotel we are already staying at and paying for, what are we supposed to walk to the hotel? Please make that one make since.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • us
10
Worth the stay! You won’t regret it :)
Pros:

We love staying here.! We stayed in July and then again in September. It’s so beautiful and very clean. Very good choice of hotel. The hotel is in walking distance of Saint George Street.

Cons:

You have to call the hotel for a balcony room. No big deal just something future guests need to know.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
L
Leonardo • couple • br
5
De forma geral, gostamos pela localização. No entanto, não ficaria novamente devido as condições do quarto.
Pros:

A localização é maravilhosa e facilita fazer muitas coisas a pé.

Cons:

Os quartos apresentavam mau cheiro.
Além disso, o preço do estacionamento é abusivo, levando em consideração que o estacionamento ao lado do estabelecimento é mais barato.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
S
shannon • couple • us
7
Pros:

Good location, clean.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little sad

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
L
Lori Fillmore • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Nice location, staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

STAINED FITTED SHEET, snagged worn box spring cover and no mattress encasement/zippered mattress protector, just an ill fitted mattress protector. It was late and we already switched rooms due to a chirping fire alarm in our room so we had to lay a towel over the sheet to not sleep on the stain. The hotel looks nice at first glance but cleanliness and sanitary issues should come first.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
H
Horn • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Location great

Cons:

Pool was hot

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
V
Veda • solo_traveller • us
9
Great value for Great locatiom
Pros:

Great location..walking distance to many attractions. The hotel itself was quiet and clean.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
V
Vanesa • couple • us
8
Buena
Pros:

La ubicación excelente.El desayuno básico pero bien servido.

Cons:

La atención de la chica en recepción cuando llegamos al check inn en la tarde fue muy des descortés y antipatica (ni siquiera saludó)☹️.La chica de la mañana que estaba en el desayuno fue muy amable.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
L
Luis • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
N
nicholasfZ9543DL • Couples • Boston, Massachusetts
2
Worst Hilton Experience i have ever had
Pros:

This is a Hilton property? I am sorry ive been in hospitality for a long time and Hilton yall lost a lifelong customer.. i dont trust yall anymore to be clean and spotless... The hotel is run down and has a cheap $40 hotel feel in the ghetto... for $25 plus $120 a night thats about $150 a night for this? Spend the extra $50 and go to casa Monica or a marriot property.. marriot hotel and brands are better than Hilton now. The managers left me a bad reply saying sorry? Lol 😂 okay how about i just spent over $500 for this room? Lol no balcony no sofa bed, no microwave, a bathroom with black spots and rust stain on the wall? The property needs to be revamped and Hilton being cheap and trying not too...

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
J
Joshua OQuinn • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was dirty, smelled bad . Front desk was very rude

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
B
Berlindae • solo_traveller • nl
8
Perfecte locatie
Pros:

Locatie dichtbij het centrum.
Nette frisse inrichting.
Prima simpel koud ontbijt

Cons:

Parkeren was extra $26.- per dag !

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • couple • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
A
Aaron • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
T
Tara • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location was great! Comfortable beds. Decent shower

Cons:

Musty smell in room

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good location. Staff was helpful.

Cons:

Too short a stay.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • us
8
Great short vacation place to stay
Pros:

The location, organization and the customer service

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
S
Sasa • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything else

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Friendly staff , à really good value hôtel
Pros:

Thé location was great , just a short walk to everything.
The beds were huge & really comfy

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee