The Local - St. Augustine
THE LOCAL – ST. AUGUSTINE NAMED ONE OF BEST ROADSIDE MOTELS IN U.S.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (May 15, 2024) – Leila and Adam Bedoian opened The Local – St. Augustine in October 2021, and less than six months later landed the number one spot on the coveted “Best Roadside Motel” in America category in USA Today’s annual 10Best Readers’ Choice. The nostalgic motel did it again in 2022, and readers made it a three-peat because The Local – St. Augustine is proud to announce that they have been named to the 10Best Readers’ Choice list for the third year running.
“It’s sort of surreal, to be honest,” reveals Leila Bedoian, who owns The Local – St. Augustine along with her husband, Adam. “Our goal was to build a strong foundation of elite customer service paired with visually interesting and beautiful spaces that evoke old Florida. We had a solid vision for this property, and it’s just so exciting that our visitors appreciate it. We also have to recognize all of the amazing partners, attractions, restaurants, and other tourism professionals that help make St. Augustine a great place to live, work, and play. We’re proud to be part of such a dynamic community!”
Originally built in the 1940s, back when roadside motels were the standard accommodation offered in the Sunshine State, The Local – St. Augustine is currently a 21-room property renovated to feel like nostalgic Old Florida. It features a retro inground pool, flamingo pink façade, kitschy palm frond wallpaper, and seaside artwork, as well as the “Florida Room,” which functions as a hospitality suite, offering up complimentary coffee and tea services. While the property may feel old school, it offers modern rooms with state-of-the-art amenities through digital experiences like contactless check-in, digital keys, and an interactive concierge app that helps guests discover the best events, attractions, dining, and more. Unique amenities include complimentary access to the area’s best, locally-owned gym and convenient access to beach and bicycle rentals with DRIFTERS Rentals, perfect for exploring the Nation’s Oldest City.
For a full list of the winners in the ‘Best Roadside Motel’ in America category in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest, please visit here.
ABOUT THE LOCAL - ST. AUGUSTINE – Founded in 2021 by Leila and Adam Bedoian, The Local - St. Augustine is located at 512 Anastasia Boulevard, just south of the Bridge of Lions on Anastasia Island. It is a pet-friendly, 21-room boutique-style inn that caters to the modern traveler with a digital check-in and check-out process and concierge app to help guests plan their St. Augustine vacation. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here. For more information, visit www.thelocalinns.com and follow along on social media @thelocalstaugustine
