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The Blanche

2.0 star property

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A spacious living area with a large chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned floor.
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a central round table.
A storefront with a glass door and a brick wall. The sign above the door reads "The Blanche."
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a classic facade, featuring a prominent sign reading "HOTEL BLANCHE".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, 32055
  • Place, Columbia County Courthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake DeSoto Farmers Market
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a trash can, and a door.

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a lamp, and a staircase leading to another room.

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

Premier Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Sleeper Sofa

A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a side table, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a rug, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Blanche

This smoke-free hotel features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Blanche offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Lake City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at The Blanche , you're just a quick walk from Columbia County Courthouse. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Steps from Columbia County Courthouse and 4 minutes on foot from Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum
The Blanche offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Lake City hotel is smoke free.

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact the property by telephone prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

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

The Blanche Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking was easy, and it’s a beautiful place. We really liked the history and decor, and the common spaces were a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and the location! The bed was very very soft and the microfiber sheets were thin and hot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Beautiful place! Room was very clean and just love the uniqueness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful building. So much history. Old Florida for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and beautiful hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was intrigued by its history. Very clean and spacious. Easy online check-in. Beautiful hotel. Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a unique historical building. Parking was across the street, so not too far. Easy process, with lobby code and door code.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lobby is nice everything else is rough
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access building and room with code provided; amazing bed and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ALANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The hotel was perfectly located for our plans. We had zero issues, so it didnt bother us to know there's no staff on site, we actually really liked that part of it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dortheanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend!! Clean comfortable and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely beautiful historic hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away to and a great restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place. Beautiful lobby area. It was like staying in a home, and enjoying not only your room, but expanding time in the leaving room or in the very large balcony. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Beautiful building and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully restored, well decorated and incredibly clean and maintained hotel in an historic Southern town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Blanche was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property... very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025