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The Port Inn and Cottages, Ascend Hotel Collection
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States · Ascend Hotel Collection · Near Luxury
The original Port Inn went up in 1909 on Monument Avenue in Port St. Joe, burned in a 1944 fire, and was headed for demolition before new owners restored it and reopened in 2003 under the old name. Twenty-five rooms and cottages now sit on Florida's Forgotten Coast, a short walk from the marina, with the Thirsty Goat pouring downstairs. Hurricane Michael tore through in October 2018; repairs wrapped in time for the inn to join Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection in 2020.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 1909
- Neighborhood: Downtown
About The Port Inn and Cottages, Ascend Hotel Collection
- Built in 1909, the original inn burned in 1944, was slated for demolition, and reopened in 2003 after a restoration that kept natural woodwork from the first structure.
- Hurricane Michael damaged the property in October 2018; it was repaired and joined Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection in 2020.
- The 25-room inn and cottages sit at 501 Monument Avenue, walking distance from Port St. Joe Marina, with an on-site bar called The Thirsty Goat.
History
The Port Inn is a boutique hotel at 501 Monument Avenue in the historic downtown of Port St. Joe, Florida, along the state's Forgotten Coast. It was meticulously restored to reflect the original Port Inn built in 1909, reclaiming both the historic name and character, with natural woodwork retained from the original structure.
Operating as The Port Inn and Cottages, the property offers 25 rooms and cottages combining modern accommodations with historic charm, within walking distance of local shops, restaurants and the Port St. Joe Marina. It joined Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection in 2020.
The setting
12-minute walk to Port St.
Amenities
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
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