Located in Lake City, The Blanche is in the city center. Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal UA Cinema 90 and Gar Pond. Visit our Lake City travel guide
212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, 32055
What's nearby
Columbia County Courthouse
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Ginnie Spring
52 min drive - 60.8 km
Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lake DeSoto Farmers Market
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Florida Department of Transportation
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
57 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
12 min walk
Shirley's Restaurant
15 min walk
Burger King
5 min walk
Taco Bell
9 min walk
XAPA Coffee & Bakery
2 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:
An elevator and smoke-free premises
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.
As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blanche on Nov 16, 2026 start from ₩199,458, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
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.
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Reviews
The Blanche Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Nice place, very clean, walkable to several restaurants. Comfy beds. Unconventional “hotel” stay, no front desk, just a code sent and text if extra items needed. But we really enjoyed it. Lovely older building.
Parking was so convenient and was able to park right in front of The Blanche. It was located in a quiet little quaint town with walking distance to a coffee shop and restaurants.
The Blanche is a beautiful hotel. We had attended a wedding last year and wanted to come back. The hotel is clean and tidy. The check in and check out was super easy. The only suggestion I would have is to have individual coffee makers in each room.
I would highly recommend The Blanche and I would stay here again.
What a unique stay experience! The Blanche is a self check in property, but it is so well kept. The entrance is so clean and fancy! The hotel room itself was also clean and more like a studio apartment than a hotel, something I absolutely loved. It felt so good to stay in a place that felt more personal than just a regular hotel room. This was by far one of my favorite hotel stays! I would definitely recommend and come back.
What a treat to stay at The Blanche! We were in Lake City to visit extended family- and we loved the Blanche. The rooms were lovely and clean, amenities are wonderful, and the history is incredible. Johnny Cash and Al Capone stayed at the Blanche in their heyday! Whether you are on the veranda overlooking the lake and spanish moss covered trees, or taking in the downtown city square, it is like being taken back in time when Lake City was in its prime.
There are adorable restaurants within walking distance, a fabulous coffee shop and breweries. Parking is ample. And so close to downtown, and plenty of shops to peruse.
We loved our stay and will definitely return- and for anyone looking for somewhere in Lake City that isn't a cookie cutter roadside hotel, the Blanche is your place!
The hotel is quiet, clean, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
David
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent historic hotel located on Lake City main street. Nicely restored rooms with modern decor and amenities. Very clean and fresh rooms, with very comfortable mattress. Great restaurants and brewery are a few steps away.
The room was clean and spacious. The hotel was perfectly located for our plans. We had zero issues, so it didnt bother us to know there's no staff on site, we actually really liked that part of it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Oct 4, 2024
Vey old charming building but updated accommodations. Great location with good restaurants in walking distance.
Incredible place. Beautiful lobby area. It was like staying in a home, and enjoying not only your room, but expanding time in the leaving room or in the very large balcony. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️