Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum - 4 min walk
Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 14 min walk
Florida Department of Transportation - 2 min drive
Southside Sports Complex - 4 min drive
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 57 min drive
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 71 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
When visiting Lake City, The Blanche is a great choice to consider.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free offsite parking within 20 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
The Blanche Hotel
The Blanche Lake City
The Blanche Hotel Lake City
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Blanche ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Blanche ?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blanche ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around The Blanche like?
The Blanche is in the heart of Lake City, a short 14-minute walk from Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center and 4 minutes' walk from Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Dortheanne
Dortheanne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 7, 2024
A disappointing stay
The Blanche is a old hotel in name only it's a shell of an historic building that was gutted. The interior is modern furnishings attempting to look historic. If you like historic, old architecture and furnishings this ain't it. In addition, we specifically requested a queen bed but on arrival found a old fashioned uncomfortable double bed. There's no representative on site just a phone/text number for contact. The place is very sterile and clean but definitely not our idea of a historic or comfortable stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 7, 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Anatalia
Anatalia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Great hotel very clean and great communication with staff by message!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
The hotel was empty! We never saw another soul. Its very beautiful!
Susan
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Kristina
Kristina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 7, 2024
Quiet Downtown Lake City Florida Hotel
Very clean and beautifully furnished including lobby areas.
STEVEN
STEVEN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Beautiful experience
Stayed one night during road trip…glad we did, very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
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.
Dortheanne
Dortheanne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Brad
Brad, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Maite
Maite, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
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!
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 8, 2024
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.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 6, 2024
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Carlyn
Carlyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 16, 2024
Wedding and loud and noisy reception. No electricity in half the room no one to call or contact.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
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.
CRISCHEL
CRISCHEL, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
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