TRU BY HILTON ST. AUGUSTINE I-95, St. Augustine

The hotel sits 11 km from St. Augustine Outlets and 21 km from historic sites like Castillo De San Marcos and Flagler College. Jacksonville International Airport is 78 km away. The access road is a little tricky to navigate, so pay attention when arriving. It is a great base for highway travel and is also close to downtown St. Augustine. Nearby dining includes a Cracker Barrel almost next door.

The hotel offers double rooms with one queen bed and quadruple rooms with two queen beds. All rooms are air-conditioned, have heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a work desk, a refrigerator, ironing facilities, and an AM/FM alarm clock. Bathrooms are clean, spacious, and stocked with quality toiletries, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Rooms do not have a closet, a full chair, or a luggage rack, and storage is minimal - this is a streamlined design (the Tru brand). The bathrooms are clean and spacious, and the hotel is new, so everything feels fresh and functional. Carpet-free flooring keeps the room feeling cleaner.

Breakfast is a continental buffet with warm dishes, pancakes, fresh fruit, oatmeal with toppings, and juice. The selection is good and stays the same each day, with plenty of seating in the lobby. For other meals, there is a snack bar and a coffee shop on site. Nearby dining includes a Cracker Barrel and other eateries within walking distance.

The fitness centre is available for guests to use. The lobby and common area are designed with a fun, welcoming vibe, featuring varied seating, a pool table, and a water refill station. The bright colors and furniture add to the lively atmosphere, making it a good place to relax or socialize.

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all areas, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and checkout, a shared lounge/TV area, and a business centre. There is a minimarket on site for essentials. An electric vehicle charging station is complimentary. Parking is free and private, but a reservation is needed. Pets are allowed with possible charges. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside, key card access, and fire extinguishers. Accessible parking and facilities for disabled guests are available. The hotel has a lift. The staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with team members like Chanse, Chance, Taylor, and Mary Ann highlighted for exceptional service.