Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available nearby. It is not specified whether the parking is covered or uncovered, and no reservation is required.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated in the heart of Lake City, just steps from the Columbia County Courthouse and a short walk from the Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum. It is approximately 0.6 miles from the Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center and 0.7 miles from the Lake DeSoto Farmers Market.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has an elevator/lift, but it is not wheelchair accessible. There are no specific details provided about step-free entrances or accessible facilities.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Blanche

What guests think

Reviews of The Blanche describe a beautifully restored historic hotel with elegant common areas and generally very clean, comfortable rooms, set on Lake City's main street within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and a local brewery.

Entry and check-in are code based with no regular front desk, and many guests found communication by text helpful and responsive. Some report noise from thin walls, traffic, or events, occasional Wi-Fi problems, and a few rooms that felt small or had layout or bed-size inconsistencies. Parking is typically on the street or in nearby public lots. Expect a stylish, self-service stay in a central spot.

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Facilities

Beautifully restored common areas with code-based entry and self check-in. Parking is not on site; guests typically use street or nearby public lots, and there is no on-site restaurant or room service.

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Teri

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place. Bed was so comfortable. It is an old historic hotel so it does have that old smell. Room was comfy and very clean. It is in the historic area of town, places to eat within walking distance. Brewery right across the street. Nice view of a lake. It is right on the main street, traffic noise was loud but stopped in time for sleep. Check in is with phone so I never saw an employee and felt like I was the only one at the hotel, which I knew wasnt so because parking lot had other cars in it. My only complaint was the parking, I was in the lot across the street, which is close to hotel. No big deal other then if it had been raining would have gotten wet.

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Paul

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully restored old Hotel. Since there was no front desk, there was a lack of information, such as where to park. Perhaps some kind of welcome pack would have been nice. It would contain parking info., and Restaurant recommendations, delivery option etc.

10

Gary

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Katherine

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic building but no onsite parking. Parking in street is risky. Had to Self check in as no Personnel on sight

10

Jonquil

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Thuy

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Karen

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is on the street or nearby public parking lot. I was lucky enough to get a free street spot right below my room (room 221.) The building is beautiful. This would be a comfortable room to stay for several days, if need be. There is plenty of common area in the hotel where one can read or work.

10

CRISCHEL

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A historic hotel yet very clean . A unique setup with check in and check out. A lot of dining options around the hotel in a small, quaint town.

10

Fred

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Nicola

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is absolutely beautiful. The team were extremely responsive by text and we felt looked after in every way. It is worth noting that this is not your usual hotel in that there is no room service or restaurant on site. We took the recommendation of The Blanche team and ate at a wonderful local restaurant and had breakfast at an outstanding coffee bar the next morning. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

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Cleanliness

Frequently praised as very clean and well maintained. A few reviews noted housekeeping lapses such as stained bedding.

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Lizabeth

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing, beautiful old hotel that is restored… incredibly clean, easy to access. I work locally as a physician on nights and I would love if they would do day rooms for when I need a place during the day. Cleanest hotel I have been to in the area by far.

10

Astrid

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic property... very clean.

8

Gary

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except that the bottom bunk of the bed had blood stains on the comforter. Very disgusting and I’m glad we found it before someone tried to sleep under it. Apparently the cleaning crew needs to do a better job of checking the bedding.

10

Dominica

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COMMON AREA. Felt like I was in a luxury hotel. It feels so peaceful and relaxing.

10

Laura

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, spotless, and elegant. We’ll be back for a longer stay.

10

David

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent historic hotel located on Lake City main street. Nicely restored rooms with modern decor and amenities. Very clean and fresh rooms, with very comfortable mattress. Great restaurants and brewery are a few steps away.

10

Holly

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building and exceptionally clean.

6

Nicolette

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ashleigh

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Theresa

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is quiet, clean, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with many noting very cozy beds and tasteful decor, but experiences vary. Some guests report thin walls or street/event noise, occasional Wi-Fi issues, and a few rooms that felt small or had layout or bed-size inconsistencies.

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Ashley

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Jann

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Terry

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable beds . Walls are thin and could hear the guy snoring in the next room. No on sites person for assistance and the coffee maker did not work.

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Jason

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elegant lobby and stair ways. Rooms updated and clean and well appointed. Muy room was right next to the road and each vehicle and bar across the street was heard. Ran the fan and white noise machine to bloke the noise.

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Sara

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you don’t mind noise this place is a good option for you. I was expecting a typical hotel room, but it’s similar to renting a bedroom in someone’s home. You hear everything from the other rooms from babies crying, people talking, water running to people coughing. It’s located downtown which is great when you want to walk to dinner or breakfast, but be prepared for the traffic, trains, and music. It’s a very clean hotel but very noisy.

10

David

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent historic hotel located on Lake City main street. Nicely restored rooms with modern decor and amenities. Very clean and fresh rooms, with very comfortable mattress. Great restaurants and brewery are a few steps away.

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Stephanie

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing i would say is that it is an old building and the walls are thin. Hint hint

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Diane

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Robert

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a queen size bed and was put in a a room with a full size bed. I called the Hotel staff and 2 hours later got a call back. She informed me there where no othere rooms available.

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Nicolette

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is primarily remote; guests use codes and communicate by text, which many found responsive and helpful. Some disliked the lack of on-site staff or experienced delays or check-in issues.

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Jennifer

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in codes failed, the after hours service was able to assist after a few phone calls. Beautiful hotel, good price, beds we’re comfortable and room was clean.

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Melissa

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Blanche was lovely. We booked at the last minute and never saw a human because it’s code-based entry but the service was excellent. The person on the other end of the texts and emails was very friendly, helpful and responsive.

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Cecil

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super helpful and professional. the room was in excellent condition. when I am in the Lake City area, I will stay at The Blanche. Thanks for a great night.

10

Dortheanne

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love staying at the Blanche! Easy, no fuss, quiet, quaint, comfortable… I could go on! Communication with staff is easy and they are always kind and professional. The Blanche is a gem in Lake City and I don’t plan to stay anywhere else when work sends me their way.

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Michael

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We only saw one staff member the three days we were there, it was a very different experience

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Thuy

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Patricia

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t feel comfortable with the area where the hotel was located. Then we find out you need a code to get in the lobby! A code to get in your room. And by the way, there is NO staff on site!!!! How do you run a hotel like that and who would stay there. Tried getting my money back but Expedia couldn’t get a response! No wonder, NO STAFF ON SITE! Super disappointed. Do NOT be fooled by the pictures. Worst hotel decision I ever made. To Expedia: take “The Blanche” off your list of hotels in Lake City FL!

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Fred

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Aleta

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was concerned about walking to a nearby pub alone in the dark . Caitlin was working in the hall and I happened to ask if it was safe. She walked me over to Frankies. It was so kind of her! I did encounter a person living on the street. On the way back I did not feel threatened but felt uncomfortable because he tried to initiate a conversation and I was alone. Caitlin went above and beyond the call of duty! I really do appreciate it. I have stayed here several times en route from Miami to the mountains and hope to continue to do so. I am do glad I found the Blanche. I have recommended to several friends.

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Keri

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cool place. Comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again! Hosts were in contact making sure we were enjoying our stay and kept us posted on check in/out as there isn’t a front desk.

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Location

Downtown on Lake City's main street with restaurants, coffee shops, and a brewery within easy walk. Some experienced traffic noise and a few noted minor safety concerns after dark.

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Jay

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and well located.

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Teri

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place. Bed was so comfortable. It is an old historic hotel so it does have that old smell. Room was comfy and very clean. It is in the historic area of town, places to eat within walking distance. Brewery right across the street. Nice view of a lake. It is right on the main street, traffic noise was loud but stopped in time for sleep. Check in is with phone so I never saw an employee and felt like I was the only one at the hotel, which I knew wasnt so because parking lot had other cars in it. My only complaint was the parking, I was in the lot across the street, which is close to hotel. No big deal other then if it had been raining would have gotten wet.

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Sara

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you don’t mind noise this place is a good option for you. I was expecting a typical hotel room, but it’s similar to renting a bedroom in someone’s home. You hear everything from the other rooms from babies crying, people talking, water running to people coughing. It’s located downtown which is great when you want to walk to dinner or breakfast, but be prepared for the traffic, trains, and music. It’s a very clean hotel but very noisy.

10

David

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent historic hotel located on Lake City main street. Nicely restored rooms with modern decor and amenities. Very clean and fresh rooms, with very comfortable mattress. Great restaurants and brewery are a few steps away.

10

Thuy

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

tyrone

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to get away to and a great restaurant across the street.

10

Aleta

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was concerned about walking to a nearby pub alone in the dark . Caitlin was working in the hall and I happened to ask if it was safe. She walked me over to Frankies. It was so kind of her! I did encounter a person living on the street. On the way back I did not feel threatened but felt uncomfortable because he tried to initiate a conversation and I was alone. Caitlin went above and beyond the call of duty! I really do appreciate it. I have stayed here several times en route from Miami to the mountains and hope to continue to do so. I am do glad I found the Blanche. I have recommended to several friends.

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Penny

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We got in at 1am and left by 9am adorable downtown area cute coffee shop 400 feet away. Would stay again!

10

derek

23 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Beautiful inside and parking was easy. Our room was great and bed was comfortable. Its an old building so expect old things (floors, doors) but it was great and safe. Will be back with the family.

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Stephen

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Vey old charming building but updated accommodations. Great location with good restaurants in walking distance.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast, restaurant, or room service. Guests rely on nearby eateries and coffee shops, often with helpful recommendations from the team.

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Teri

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place. Bed was so comfortable. It is an old historic hotel so it does have that old smell. Room was comfy and very clean. It is in the historic area of town, places to eat within walking distance. Brewery right across the street. Nice view of a lake. It is right on the main street, traffic noise was loud but stopped in time for sleep. Check in is with phone so I never saw an employee and felt like I was the only one at the hotel, which I knew wasnt so because parking lot had other cars in it. My only complaint was the parking, I was in the lot across the street, which is close to hotel. No big deal other then if it had been raining would have gotten wet.

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Jim

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying here and second time reviewing. This hotel is such a bargain. We did show up on a Sunday night, however. The town is kind of closed up on Sunday nights, so if you planned on enjoying a nice dinner in town, don’t stay on a Sunday night.

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Paul

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully restored old Hotel. Since there was no front desk, there was a lack of information, such as where to park. Perhaps some kind of welcome pack would have been nice. It would contain parking info., and Restaurant recommendations, delivery option etc.

10

Gary

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

David

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent historic hotel located on Lake City main street. Nicely restored rooms with modern decor and amenities. Very clean and fresh rooms, with very comfortable mattress. Great restaurants and brewery are a few steps away.

10

Dorota

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s like a gem in the middle of a little town. Very beautiful, clean. No food service but some coffee shops close by.

10

tyrone

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to get away to and a great restaurant across the street.

10

CRISCHEL

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A historic hotel yet very clean . A unique setup with check in and check out. A lot of dining options around the hotel in a small, quaint town.

10

Penny

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We got in at 1am and left by 9am adorable downtown area cute coffee shop 400 feet away. Would stay again!

10

Nicola

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is absolutely beautiful. The team were extremely responsive by text and we felt looked after in every way. It is worth noting that this is not your usual hotel in that there is no room service or restaurant on site. We took the recommendation of The Blanche team and ate at a wonderful local restaurant and had breakfast at an outstanding coffee bar the next morning. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

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The Blanche

About this property

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Room options

Family Suite

Executive Room

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Sleeper Sofa

Premier Suite

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