The Blanche

Hotels
Independent
9 (72 reviews)
212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, Florida, 32055 , Lake City , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
Street parking
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Great location
Cons:
Poorly maintained rooms
Uncomfortable bed

Categories

Cleanliness
8
The room had an odor, hair and stains on the bedding, poorly laid out.
Service
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7
The bed was not a king, the room was poorly maintained.
Amenities
9
Tiny towels and refillable shampoo bottles felt inadequate.
Value for Money
10
Not reflective of the advertisement and prior experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
This experience was nothing like the first time, very disappointing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:38

Property Description

Convenient Location
Stay at The Blanche and enjoy being in the heart of Lake City, steps away from Columbia County Courthouse and a short walk from Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum.

Modern Amenities
Relax in one of our 14 guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet access to keep you connected. We offer conveniences like irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping upon request.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the area and visit Lake DeSoto Farmers Market, Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other attractions all within walking distance.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Blanche and experience the best of Lake City.

Important information:

This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary parking nearby.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

  • General

    Property is cleaned with disinfectant

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8
F
Fred partner
10
Pros:

My parking space was fine.
I wasn’t SMART ENOUGH for the SMART TV.
VISIBLE STAFF were OUTSTANDING!!!
Communications & Instructions via TEXT were EXCELLENT. Very enjoyable stay.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
J
Jonquil
10
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful and quaint place. Clean and classy. The room and decor was so tastefully done. Cozy night sleep on a plush bed. I got there after hours. Being able check in to hotel and room via code was absolutely perfect and seamless!!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
N
Nicolette
6
Sleepless night
Pros:

Beautiful property... terribly upkept rooms. The bed was advertised as a king bed, it was a full size bed at best and was so sunken in it was practically touching the floor. I had to sleep on the couch. The room had an odor, it was poorly laid out, the blinds had a gaping hole in them exposing a fire escape that anyone could've climbed up on to peer in on us, the bathroom had no floor mat, tiny towels, refillable shampoo and conditioner bottles that seemed to be just water, there were hair and stains on the bedding, and a lot of other little things that just made the stay more and more awful. I have stayed here once prior and I thought it was so nice I wanted to come back. This experience was nothing like the first time.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
B
brad
10
Historic
Pros:

Cool historic hotel. Looks like it is an awesome event venue.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
A
Ashleigh family
10
Pros:

Cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in! Very quiet and home like feeling. Will definitely recommend and be back when in the area!

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
G
Glovetta P. family_with_children
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel! Elegant, classy. Loved it!

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
D
Diane
6
Room size and amenities lacking.
Pros:

We were impressed by the beautiful spacious lobby and spacious hallways; however, the room was not spacious. We reserved a family suite; and I'm not sure how a family could function. There was a double bed and a bunk with a double on the bottom; so sleeping was not a problem. There was no seating and no surfaces to place a laptop or have a snack. There was a de-humidifier running that started beeping loudly at 2:00 AM. We wanted to go in the spacious foyer to have our coffee because there was nowhere to sit in the room; however, there was only 1 chair offered near our room. This place was clean and had a lot of potential, but we were not comfortable.

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
T
Thuy partner
10
Pros:

Everything! The property was as pictured online. The room was clean. The common area was the same. The staff was friendly & helpful on the phone.
The check in was easy. Parking was plentiful. The only drawback was the traffic noise at night because the room was on the main street. I will definitely stay here again!

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
F
Fred
10
Pros:

Quaint

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
Pros:

Great hidden secret. Nice hotel for the right price. Not extras like breakfast. Plenty of places nearby.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
W
William friends
10
Pros:

Great place very easy and clean

2025-05-02 via Nuitee
J
Jeanne Marie partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Clean and quiet.

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
J
Jann
8
Pros:

Definitely has potential to be five star. Very clean, beautifully restored and maintained and felt safe and secure. Bed was nicely appointed and comfortable. Temperature easily and well maintained. I was reluctant to use a hotel with no on site personnel. It was a great experience. Absolutely better than the cursory front desk personnel. Kept us up to date on any info and instantly responded to one brief inquiry.
Kitchenette sparse with no condiments like salt and pepper, drying or hand towels, towels, paper towels, glasses, knives. There was plenty of coffee and sweetener and creamer. We were in room 209, a king premier suite, and the WiFi and internet were terrible. If you need to work you will want to see if a different room works better.
Though there is no onsite parking there was plenty of free parking nearby with no issues.
Definitely would stay again.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
T
Tommy family
8
Pros:

It was a very unique building. The communication was incredible.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
N
Nancy family
10
Pros:

This is an absolutely beautiful historic hotel.

2025-03-25 via Nuitee
A
Astrid family
10
Pros:

Beautiful historic property... very clean.

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
T
Terry family
10
Pros:

Beautifully kept! We loved everything about it. Would definitely stay here again.

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer
10
Pros:

The Blanche was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.

2025-03-10 via Nuitee
T
Terrence
10
Hidden gem in Lake City
Pros:

My sister lives in Lake City, and we always had forgotten about this place. But, this time we remembered and tried it, and it was a super cool place. Very different layout with old school charm, great bed, great bathroom, and the kitchenette was super convenient also. Will definitely go back.

2025-03-10 via Nuitee
A
Ashley family
10
Pros:

Parking is in the back of building. Only thing I didn’t like was the reach of their WiFi. It wouldn’t connect to one of the TVs in the room. Overall, it was super clean! Linens were full stocked. Would stay again

2025-03-09 via Nuitee