Place to stay close to town
 

Has anyone stayed at the Holiday Inn in St. Thomas? Or can anyone recommend a good place to stay that is close to town (we may not rent a car). Thanks!

We have scrapped the Holiday Inn idea. Doesn't anyone have a good suggestion for a place to stay in St. Thomas that is near the beach and the town? Thanks!

By "town" I am assuming you are referring to Charlotte Amalie. There are no beaches there, or even very close by. The Marriott is at Morningstar beach, maybe 1.5 or 2 miles away. I would suggest the Inn at Blackbeard's Castle. Much more atmospheric than the Holiday Inn (basically a box). The Inn is on one of the hills just above the town, a short walk to the center of things. They have a nice pool complex. By taxi, Magens Bay, one of the nicest beaches, is only about 10 - 15 minutes away.

thanks for your reply! Yes, I meant Charlotte Amalie when I said by town. I should have clarified. Anyway, thanks again for your respone.<BR>

I'm curious, shelbel, why you particularly want to stay &quot;close to town&quot; as nothing is too far away from town if you want to take in some shopping or some of the downtown historical sites.<BR>If you don't want to rent a car, there are always plenty of taxis available or shuttle safari buses, while there are some great places to stay outside the main town area but still within relatively easy reach.<BR>I'd think you'd have a far better time staying outside town and savoring the &quot;real&quot; Caribbean with all that's offered and make a couple of day trips into town for whatever you want to do there!<BR>Check out www.usvi-on-line.com for loads of information on accomodation and other information.<BR>Whatever you decide, have a great trip!