Definately a unique experience, The hotel fits it's location perfectly in the historic District in…read moreArcadia. The room was clean and confortable with lots of natural light. The common area was lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was great. We'll definatley stay again.

What a treat, I have never stayed in a hotel like this. The owner was very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the building. We loved the antiques and the whole vibe. If u r scared of ghosts u might pick another place, just sayin. The owner provides yummy snacks including wine, beer and other drinks included in ur stay as well as breakfast in the morning with a nice selection to choose from. The whole town is like something out of the past. I would absolutely stay here again!

I'm giving this four stars because compared to anything close by it's a four. The room was clean…read moreand the bed was comfortable. The mini fridge and microwave worked. The hotel could use an update. The carpet in the hallways is stained and it's not inexpensive. However, the staff was nice and the breakfast had hot food. The pool was also very clean. There was a small gym that was about the same as every decent hotel I've stayed at.

This would be a 3-star in many places, but is a 4-star in Arcadia because you don't have any other…read morechain hotel options. The hotel is fine. It is older, and in need of some updates. Everything seemed reasonably clean except for my shower, which had some ugly hard water/iron stains on the tub and shower curtain. The breakfast was not great. Even the cinnamon rolls were not good. Maybe day old? All that being said, the staff was very friendly. The rooms were large and quiet. The bed, in particular, was very comfortable. I would stay here again if I needed to be in Arcadia. A bit of updating to this hotel would do wonders for it.

The rooms are all new the owner told me they were completely renovated and it's under new…read moreownership. It appears to be the cleanest place around. I actually spent a few nights at another motel in the area and checked out sooner because it wasn't​ clean. I'm glad I found this one at the last minute.

An absolute dump. The paper thin bedspread had cigarette burns ( in a non smoking room)…read more Booked a room with 2 beds but room only had one bed. Nasty attitude from manager about it... claiming that is what I booked even after showing him my confirmation saying 2 beds. Old flat pillows, dirty shower. Loud music blared right outside my door. No one would answer front desk phone. Grounds filthy with cigarette butts. Sleep in your car before staying there!

Zero stars. DO NOT BOOK HERE/DO NOT STAY HERE. Desk manager and side kick were high on something…read more So jacked up, they could not figure out how to find my booking. Got the key, walked in the room and walked out 2 minutes later. There was blood/ human feces on the floor, hair and black mold. The sheets and appliances were absolutely disgusting. I requested a refund immediately after viewing the room and was denied. So, I called the booking agency and was told the hotel had to issue the refund, however; the booking agency called the hotel as was told there would be no refund issued. I called the police, they came; and were a huge help in having my refund issued...So shout out to the two police officers that helped me out

The WiFi doesn't work, and the shower was full of gross mildew. But the worst part of this place,…read moreby far, was when we tried to go to bed, and there was hair on the pillows and between the sheets of the beds! It was nauseating. We had to get sleeping bags from the car and lay them out on top of the beds before we could bring ourselves to sleep on them. Nasty! Seriously, how hard is it to wash the sheets between guests? Wish we'd paid a few bucks more and stayed somewhere else instead!

Not worth the price. The best thing about this place is that it was pretty close to two good…read morerestaurants. We didn't sleep well. The AC blew directly on me each time it ran. Admittedly, it was rainy, but the room felt humid inside, even with the AC running. There's no blanket, and I hate using the bedspread as a cover. The room does look renovated, but the chairs have small stains and the tv could be bigger. A remote with closed captioning and a sleep timer would have been great, but alas. It's not what you're given at check-in. Yes, you are given the remote at check-in. So I am immediately not trusted.

So we've been down here 4 times in the last 2 years. This is the first time the hotel was…read moreavailable. The price was the cheapest for the area so we chose to stay. We love Hamptons so the choice was easy. The area had restaurants and shopping. Easy to get where we were going. But far enough where us was quiet. Hotel employees were great and always helpful. Hotel was very clean. Because it was cold had a hit chocolate bar. That was a nice touch. Only disappointment was we were not noticed as a Hilton Honors member but not that important. Looks like we found our place when visiting.

Most clean, safe and happy place to stay. Ashley, Stefani & Mo. thanks for taking great care of…read moreus. We truly enjoyed our stay and it's so extremely clean and so nice. Clara is an amazing chef & hostess for breakfast. She made us feel so welcome and at home. Thank you to all the staff. It's amazing.

Convenient location close to PGD airport and downtown. The location is close walking distance to…read morefood and local shopping. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. When I visited, it was extremely hot, so I was thankful for the complimentary bottles of water. The rooms are very nice and spacious. The desk area allowed me a comfortable place to work remotely. The bar is a nice touch, open in the evenings starting at 4:00 pm. The pool is nice with pool noodles, plenty of loungers and towels on your way out.

I would give 4.5 stars if I could. My fiancé and I stayed here for 2 nights while visiting some…read morefriends. It was a quiet, clean hotel, and the staff were very friendly. We enjoyed breakfast both mornings as well. The hotel does feel slightly outdated, but it was clean and comfortable. I have no complaints about our stay. The only thing worth noting is thatthe shower experience was rough for me. It was a nice shower, but the water pressure was very aggressive (which is uncommon for hotels, so points to them). That wouldn't be an issue, except that the angle the shower head was at (and you couldn't adjust it) made the water bounce off my shoulders and into my face constantly. The shower was quite small as well, so there was no room to move out of the way. The entire time I was showering, I was sneezing, my eyes were burning, and I was getting water up my nose-- and, because the shower was fully sealed, I kind of felt like I was drowning. My fiancé didn't have any issue; I'm assuming it was a height thing (he's about 6" taller than me). Either way, not a dealbreaker and not the fault of the hotel by any means, but if you are under 5' 4", just be advised.

Hotel Punta Gorda was one of the first buildings of any kind constructed in Punta Gorda. It was…read morelocated at the southern terminus of railroad service on Florida's west coast, which was provided by the Florida Southern Railway. The hotel was built by Henry Plant who was known for building grand hotels on Florida's east coast like the ones Henry Flagler was building on Floridas east coast. Hotel Punta Gorda was one of 20 grand hotels built in Florida in the 19th century when it opened in January 1888. During it's first season it served over 3,300 guests which was quite the feat considering the area was sparsely populated. The three story building contained 150 rooms all with a view of the waters of Charlotte Harbor. The Queen Anne style included clapboard siding, multi-paned windows, round conical roofed towers and a hipped roof. Not everyone was enamored with the beauty of the hotel. Reporter Mr. Peeples from the Punta Gorda Herald wrote in 1910: "The big unsightly building known as the Hotel Punta Gorda continues to be an eyesore and an incubus to the town and there seems no prospect that it will ever be anything else. ... The huge old hulk standing idle and ugly for nine years past is actually a curse to the community." Located in a remote area of Florida the hotel still had many modern conveniences like gas lighting, electric bells, steam heat and open fireplaces. The grounds were beautifully landscaped with camphor trees and palms. Visitors to the hotel included wealthy and notable snowbirds Thomas Edison, John Wanamaker, W. K. Vanderbilt, and the Samuel Colt family. The hotel declined through the years and closed in 1914. In 1924 Barron Collier purchased the hotel and changed it's name to the Hotel Charlotte Harbor. Over three years and $250,000 he remodeled the hotel and expanded the grounds. He stuccoed the exterior, added a fourth floor private apartments, a fifth floor glassed in ballroom, arches to the porch, a boat basin and a 176 x 80 foot swimming pool. In 1927 two clay tennis courts were put in for famous tennis player Big Bill Tilden who started his career in Punta Gorda and he won a tournament here in 1931. Reopened on January 2, 1927 the hotel flourished again with many famous guests until the Great Depression 5 years later. Upon Colliers death the hotel was sold to G. Floyd Alford in 1944 and he let Martin Fleischman take over the mortgage in 1956. Mr. Fleischman changed the name of the hotel to the Charlotte Harbor Spa and poured money into turning it into a health retreat but it never turned a profit. A fire on August 14, 1959 provided the death knell for the hotel. The fire could be seen or 25 miles and firefighters were called out from three counties. At one point the fire threatened to engulf the rest of the town. By the time the fire was put out there was only a blackened chimney and the twisted metal of the elevators left. The cause of the fire remains a mystery. A dedication ceremony was held on September 9, 2009, at West Marion Avenue for the historical marker. It was paid for by the Charlotte County Historical Center and the City of Punta Gorda. All that is left as a reminder of the hotel is this marker, a downtown mural, and the hotels fountain that sits in Punta Gordas History Park. The land the hotel sat on is currently for sale.

While it may seem like a quaint old hotel, it is desperate need of some work. We were told at…read morecheck in that half the hotel are college dorm rooms and the other hotel rooms. The rooms are old, outdated, and dirty. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. The elevator can only be run by the hotel staff. The closet appeared to be shared by adjacent room. I guess that is why it had a lock on it. No TV in the bedroom and very limited outlets.

This is a review of the locally famous ACE weekday lunch buffet. Other aspects of the hotel are…read morecovered in other reviews. If you enjoy a great buffet lunch, read on! Arriving- The Jacaranda is on Main Street so finding it is a snap. There is street parking in the front and a large parking lot behind the hotel. Availability- The ACE lunch buffet is only weekdays and only when the snowbirds are here. The remainder of the year, lunch reverts to menu-based. Check the website for availability if you're worried. Ambience- Very, very, very nice. Some folks say elegant. Two large dining rooms. See my picture. It's so nice you might worry about the $$ but don't fret! More about that later. Adult Libations- Sorry, not here. If you are dying for an adult drink, there is a great bar seconds away. Have a great lunch here and then head over as many folks do. Just Yelp it. Customer Service- I've visited many times and never had a problem. They serve most drinks by the carafe here and leave it on the table which is much appreciated by many folks. You pay on your way out at a desk in the hotel lobby. Pricing- It's currently $17.50 for soup, salad, multiple hot entrees, dessert, and drinks. And of course it's ACE. Food- The food is stick to your ribs comfort food. There are basically five stations. 1. Pick up your warm rolls and butter here. 2. Today's homemade soup which varies, and I love most of them. 3. A fresh, beautifully maintained salad bar. See my picture. 4. Hot entrees and sides which are different every day. On my last visit I zeroed in on sliced pork tenderloin which was excellent. Note that they almost always have fried chicken as one of the entrees. 5. Dessert. There is a substantial display, but I never make it there as I'm already stuffed! So a four star, sit down, ACE lunch in a beautiful atmosphere for less than twenty bucks! Sound good? You bet!

My boyfriend booked us here for my birthday trip in July. It was so adorable! Full size fridge…read more Comfortable bed. Very cozy! The staff were so nice and welcoming. It's a straight shot, maybe 10 min walk if that to the beach. Walk the other way, you're minutes from the restaurants and shops. We were able to go Caspersen Beach and Blind Pass at Manasota Key easily. Short drives. We drove an hour to Sanibel too. We will definitely stay there again. They had beach sifters for shark teeth, all kinds of beach things you can borrow. Chairs, umbrellas, even bicycles. We love the location and how quaint it is.

We stayed 11 days in one of these units. It was a great location with easy access to spring…read moretraining games and beaches. The pool wasn't heated so we didn't use it. We would walk down to the beach and view the sunset. Laundry is on site, but bring your own quarters. It doesn't take credit cards and you might not be able to get change on site. The other residents were very nice and the unit was clean