Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 14 min walk
Florida Department of Transportation - 2 min drive
Southside Sports Complex - 4 min drive
Lake City Mall - 5 min drive
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 57 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
Hotel in the business district
The Blanche provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Smoke-free premises and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Blanche have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
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 transportation
Free offsite parking within 20 ft
Street parking available
Family friendly
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Elevator
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
40-inch Smart TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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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
Guests are required to contact the property by telephone prior to arrival to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
The Blanche Hotel
The Blanche Lake City
The Blanche Hotel Lake City
Frequently asked questions
Is The Blanche pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Blanche ?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at The Blanche ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Blanche ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Blanche located?
Located in the heart of Lake City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Columbia County Courthouse and Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum. Lake DeSoto Farmers Market and Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center are also within 15 minutes.
The Blanche Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Didn’t feel comfortable with the area where the hotel was located. Then we find out you need a code to get in the lobby! A code to get in your room. And by the way, there is NO staff on site!!!! How do you run a hotel like that and who would stay there.
Tried getting my money back but Expedia couldn’t get a response! No wonder, NO STAFF ON SITE!
Super disappointed. Do NOT be fooled by the pictures. Worst hotel decision I ever made. To Expedia: take “The Blanche” off your list of hotels in Lake City FL!
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leshuana
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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.
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!
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.