The Blanche

2.0 star property
Hotel in Lake City
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Premier Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, 32055

What's nearby

  • Columbia County Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Florida Department of Transportation - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Southside Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake City Mall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Blanche

Hotel in the business district
The Blanche provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at The Blanche have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to contact the property by telephone prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

The Blanche Hotel
The Blanche Lake City
The Blanche Hotel Lake City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blanche pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blanche ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Blanche ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Blanche ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blanche located?

Located in the heart of Lake City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Columbia County Courthouse and Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum. Lake DeSoto Farmers Market and Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center are also within 15 minutes.

The Blanche Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 105 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
easy to use and clear directions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it very safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy little spot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia, Summerland Key

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leshuana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was gorgeous! We only stayed one night, but we will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Hoschton

Vey old charming building but updated accommodations. Great location with good restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was empty! We never saw another soul. Its very beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Downtown Lake City Florida Hotel
Very clean and beautifully furnished including lobby areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful experience
Stayed one night during road trip…glad we did, very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dortheanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby area was beautiful. The room was comfortable and very tastefully done. Everything worked great! The 2 bottles of water and the Keurig Coffee Maker were nice extra touches. We had no trouble getting in using the codes we were given. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Travelled with family and small children
The elevator was broken and I had my elderly mom on a walker. There was another lady that had a bulging disc in her back having to pull all her luggage down the stairs. I had 2 rooms and this was definitely not how we envisioned our stay being.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wedding and loud and noisy reception. No electricity in half the room no one to call or contact.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISCHEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful historic building - no onsite parking or
Beautiful historic building but no onsite parking. Parking in street is risky. Had to Self check in as no Personnel on sight
Stayed 1 night in May 2024