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What was once the indoor swimming pool of the Alcazar Hotel (1888-1931), now the Lightner Museum, is an ideal venue for elegant events and banquets in St. Augustine.
ST. AUGUSTINE AMERICA’S OLDEST CITY BOASTS NEW MEETING SPACES
t. Augustine, founded in 1565, earns the title of oldest European-founded settlement in America or simply, the “Nation’s Oldest City.” But meeting planners will be happy to know that St. Augustine offers new conference and lodging facilities with modern upscale options. While the city’s Old World charm predominates, it retains an enduring attraction for visitors. A mix of Spanish architecture, gilt-age opulence, plus a golfer’s paradise and a beach make Northeast Florida a prime location to host an event. And let’s not forget the year-round temperate climate. The Embassy Suites by Hilton, an AAA Four Diamond resort, is like no other in the brand. Opened in 2019, the Embassy Suites St. Augustine combines all of the typical brand perks with the amenities you’d expect at a luxury beach accommodation. And it’s only four miles from the historic Old Town. The sprawling property will wow your attendees with a private beach, waterfront activities, as well as state-of-the-art meeting rooms, outdoor event spaces and excellent food and beverage. The putting green doubles as the complimentary morning yoga classroom.
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The property’s laid-back ambiance extends into 25,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, including surfside event lawns, covered terraces and 11 meeting rooms. The largest ballroom, 7,194 sq. ft., allows banquet seating for 300 and views of the Atlantic. The lobby feels like it’s open-air yet is comfortably climate-controlled. The hotel offers 175 guestrooms (up from the original 120), along with two of the best amenities
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