My husband and I had a truly wonderful time at the Island City House (and we're both pretty picky.) Our suite in the Cigar House was not extravagant, but clean and spacious. The staff did not have exhaustive knowledge (e.g. they did not have a bus schedule for me to look at) but they were very kind and genuinely friendly. The pool is not large, but clean. Breakfast is very basic (everything is store-bought) but is certainly adequate. I would gladly stay there again and recommend the Island City House adults of all ages. The friendly hotel cats are a bonus, too.
Overall, this was an outstanding choice. I highly recommend it for its quiet atmosphere, cleanliness, friendly staff, and proximity to the Waterfront and Duval St. My only possible negatives were no workout facilities (it's often too hot to run outside unless you're an early riser), Folgers coffee at breakfast (the coffee was terrible), and a little bit of mildew in the shower (but less mildew than my shower at home!).











