Spark by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District

Hotels
Hilton Worldwide
7.4 (150 reviews)
42 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084 , St. Augustine , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Sauna
Continental breakfast
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean hotel
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety
Room humidity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.79
Some reviews mentioned humidity issues in the room, affecting perceived cleanliness.
Service
8.26
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff, enhancing overall service quality.
Location
8.3
Strong positive feedback on the convenience and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
6.75
Room humidity and carpet issues noted, which lowered room experience.
Amenities
7.28
Breakfast variety was noted as lacking; however, coffee bar received praise.
Value for Money
7.24
Decent pricing mentioned, but concerns about amenities affect overall value perception.
Food and Beverage
6.29
Feedback indicates that breakfast needs improvement, impacting satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.26
General sentiment is positive, with a comment about staying again in the future.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 18:15

Property Description

Experience the charm of St. Augustine like never before at Spark by Hilton, where history meets comfort in the heart of the Historic District.

Recreational Delights
Unwind with a refreshing swim in our outdoor pool, relax in the hot tub, or rejuvenate in the sauna. Countless activities await on-site, perfect for both relaxation and fun.

Dining & Refreshments
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or grab a quick bite at the snack bar/deli. With a cozy bar/lounge to quench your thirst, every culinary desire is easily fulfilled.

Comfort in Every Room
Each of our 51 air-conditioned rooms is designed for your convenience, featuring refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Daily housekeeping ensures your stay is as comfortable as home.

Don't wait! Book your stay at Spark by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District today for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 150 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.79
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 6.29
Overall Experience: 8.26
D
danrodgerson Couples St. George, Utah
4
Hilton- please do better
Pros:

Super disappointed with our stay. The front desk clerk seemed bothered to help us. Our TV and toilet did not work. We notified the desk in the morning and wanted three hours for a working toilet and nothing. My wife accidently used the key for another room and it worked- this is an extreme safety concern. One redemption is the location- it was perfect and in walking distance to most everything.

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
B
bardhockey Family Easley, South Carolina
2
Disgusting Dirty Hotel
Pros:

Avoid this hotel at all cost - don't walk, run! The room was disgusting dirty with paper thin walls. No television for our entire stay - front desk only blamed Hilton. Even the towels had a yellow tint. Just a disgusting room with disgusting service.
Spark is a new hotel brand for Hilton - absolutely bottom of the basement room.

2026-01-17 via Tripadvisor
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carriehM571NY Couples
2
Poor Customer Service and Heavily worn Hotel rooms.
Pros:

We were two couples traveling to see the wonderful Christmas lights. Both couples are Gold members. Absolutely no early checkin ( which I know is not always possible, but was disappointing. ). The checkin employee never said welcome or smiled, seems she doesn't like her job. The bathroom had no shower curtain, no washcloths, and two bath towels (most hotels give 3 for 2 people staying). When I asked if it is a new thing to not have a shower curtain I was told no and given a shower curtain to assemble myself. I kindly asked the maid if she could do it for us. NO maid service. When we returned back to our room after being gone all day, I was shocked to see no new towels or the bed made. I asked front desk and they don't do maid service daily. As a GOLD member I have never had a Hilton hotel not make my bed daily.
The rooms are HEAVILY worn. My bathroom door was missing part of the wood veneer. When I called Hilton they gave me a minimal compensation, which I am not satisfied with. Thinking about changing my loyalty to a hotel that is loyal to me.

2026-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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jennifertM6587MP Couples Waldorf, Maryland
6
Basic
Pros:

Pretty basic hotel about 1/3 mile from the historic district. Everything in the room worked okay, but nothing special. Staff were friendly. No restaurant on site. Complimentary breakfast was cold food only - no eggs or waffles. Very skimpy toilet paper. No coffee maker in room. Parking is ridiculously expensive, but there were plenty of spaces.

2025-12-18 via Tripadvisor
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sjdgatorfan Family Haines City, Florida
8
Fl vs GA game
Pros:

The hotel is very nice however the check in was a problem because I booked and prepaid thru a third party. I was advised I would have to contact 3rd party for proof of payment but after a few more minutes she did her magic to get reservation handled. Thongs were good till we returned Sat evening and were locked out of our room. It was late and we were tired and the gentleman was less than friendly and did not offer any apologizes for the incontinence. I was not pleased. The breakfast was less than expected. The milk was hot along with the orange juice. The fruit was not ripe. Not pleasant experience unfortunately.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
E
Erick
10
Pros:

Very Good

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
C
Christopher
6
Pros:

Breakfast needs more variety, including hot meals.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
C
Charles family
10
Pros:

This was a nice place to stay with a decent price.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
S
SiestaDreams Friends getaway
10
NICE EXPERIENCE IN A GREAT LOCATION AT A GOOD PRICE
Pros:

Spent a couple of nights here more or less on a lark when a friend and I decided to visit St. Augustine. It was a last minute addition to our travel plans and a weekend, and we didn’t have many choices for lodging without spending more than we wanted to. But we knew we wanted to be in the historic district where we could easily park the car and do most of the visit walking or on the city’s trolley. It isn’t a large, historic, or fancy hotel, but it is clean, comfortable, quiet, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Beds were very comfortable. Basic breakfast included in the rate. Nothing on line that I saw mentioned it, but parking was a $25/night surcharge, which we weren’t expecting, but given the relative difficulty of FINDING parking in the historic district, it was nice to park the car when we arrived in town and not have to worry about moving it or find parking again until we left town a couple days later. All in all a very pleasant stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
K
Kimberly family
10
Pros:

The lady at the desk was so friendly and caring!! The hotel was clean and quiet. Our room was ready earlier than expected. Some of the reviews made me nervous but I now have a place I know I can stay when I go back.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
S
Sergio
6
Pros:

Very good location

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrea family_with_children
10
Pros:

The location is perfect, so easy to walk to the historic district and attractions

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Uncle Isco
Pros:

Check in was fine. Parking available but with a fee. Elevator jerks and needs some repainting. Confortable bed, good AC. Breakfast is very limited. Coffee is soso.
Location is great and close to historical area.

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
P
Polina family
10
Pros:

Excellent property and staff

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Kaitlin Oyer partner
8
Pros:

The hotel was clean And the staff was friendly. The room was just very humid, it is July in Florida so makes sense but the floor - even the carpet always felt wet. We kept our shoes on at all time’s other than to sleep. The coffee bar was a nice touch and tasted great!

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
J
John Mark
10
Pros:

We did an over night with 3 kids in one room with 2 double beds. It was a great location for us. It was a super close walk to the everything but kind of off to the side which worked great for us. The morning was great for the kids with the free breakfast. Super simple and not very busy as my kids can be really loud and are up and down. It was fresh and a great stop off for the night.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Shannon
6
Pros:

This hotel is walkable to historic Saint Augustine. Very expensive for the condition of the room that we received. Instead of door handles to the outside semi balcony, ours was stuffed with washcloths. Was not worth the price, but the location is extremely convenient.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Jais Ryves
4
Pros:

Good location and price, but the overall stay left a lot to be desired. Initially entering my room it seemed clean but when I pulled the table out I discovered it was filthy underneath, the tap water to include the shower smelled burnt, as if the boiler was going out. The elevator was clunky and slow to open sometimes, and there is only one washer and dryer so you are better off going to a laundromat if you need laundry. But the staff was nice, and you really can’t beat the location except for directly on the beach (it’s across the street from Ripleys and a short walk from the old town).

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
G
Glenn
8
Pros:

I liked the helpfulness of the staff. The location is excellent. We got great value for the money we would return

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Misti family_with_children
10
Pros:

The location of the property was excellent! I was charged a deposit at check, which I wasn't expecting, but it was refunded quickly. I would definitely recommend them and will be back.

2025-07-02 via Nuitee