First Inn Bar Opens at the Casablanca

The Casablanca Inn (circa 1914) has been well-known and awarded hospitality recognitions for decades. Owners Michael Miles and Nancy Cloud are taking the historic inn into another realm of innkeeping by bringing their vision to life and officially opening the Tini Martini Bar to the public on October 25 . This is the first time that the Casablanca will be sharing its historical presence with patrons that are not staying overnight in one of their suites or rooms.

With inside seating for 16 and 36 more on the outdoor verandah, the Tini Martini Bar has the ambience of a fine wine and cocktail bar anywhere in the world. The dark wood floor and cool marble bar surrounded by oak and fine glassware, set the scene for Bar Manager/bartender Mike Rothman, who is a skillful and friendly mixologist with a reputation for making his guests feel comfortable and well taken care of. “We have an extensive wine list of wines by the glass, 30+ vodkas and fine liquor for discerning clients. And if someone can dream up an exotic martini, we’ll try to make it appear within minutes.”

Miles and Cloud are professional hoteliers with an avant-garde style that pairs their historic inn with tastefully exciting décor, luxurious amenities and distinctive art. The bar’s walls are adorned with Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s instantly recognizable colorful paintings, his exaggerated size human figures celebrating the life within them. He captures intimate moments in life – a woman bathing, a men’s card game or a family posing for a photograph, depicting plump nonchalant people in everyday scenes. They pair perfectly with the universal appeal of St.Augustine, a figurative painting style that blends Renaissance and Baroque techniques with the colonial customs of Latin America – akin to America’s oldest city in history and tradition.

The Tini Martini Bar is open for guests and friends daily from midday to late night.

Casablanca Inn is a sensitively restored hotel that echoes an alluring sense of time gone by. Each of 20 rooms and suites is individually designed with attention to detail... from Jacuzzi tub and rainfall shower to large flat screen TV, DVD player and high speed internet access. The Inn is outfitted with premier mattresses and bedroom amenities...the best that money can possibly buy.  According to Miles “We want the best for our guests. We have taken measures to insure that they have a superbly beautiful and comfortable night’s sleep with our Select Comfort Sleep Number Pillow Top Bed.” In addition, their distinctive ‘Secret Garden’ has three private suites down a veiled walkway from brick-paved Charlotte Street that is reminiscent of a European hideaway.

Each morning, guests watch the sunrise and take pleasure in a 2-course gourmet breakfast on the veranda with a million dollar view!

“One of the 10 Great Inns of the Southeast”...Atlanta Journal Constitution. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by Conde Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels & Resorts Guide, this Mediterranean revival Inn takes guests to a heavenly place of personal service and amenities. The Casablanca Inn has been voted #1 Best B&B in St. Augustine for 7 years!
Casablanca Inn  - 24 Avenida Menendez 904-829-0928 www.casablancainn.com