The Best Hotels to Book in Tallahassee, Florida, for Every Traveler

Let Tru by Hilton show you that Tallahassee is home to more than politicians and college students. Located just east of the city, Tru is a fantastic launch point for exploring the history and nature of the area. The free breakfast makes a perfect moment to plan out a day spent at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. You may notice that Tru doesn’t have a swimming pool like some Tallahassee hotels; that’s because it knows it can’t beat the Gulf beaches only 30 minutes away.

A visit to the state capitol may not be the quintessential Florida vacation, but AC Hotel wants to show you how the panhandle handles PTO. Scope out Tally from above with a sweet tea up on the rooftop bar. Trails cut through Cascades Park below, guiding your eyes around what will surely be the following morning’s wake-up walk. The Capitol and museums are all within walking distance. Should you see a crowd of garnet and gold tomahawking their arms towards Doak Campbell Stadium, fall into step and catch a football game at FSU.

This stately manor is unsurprisingly a popular wedding venue for couples across Florida. While it certainly makes a pretty picture, you’ll stay in one of five wood-paneled cottages on the grounds. Rooms have a floral-patterned B&B feel, equipped with up to two double beds, a kitchenette and a microwave. Nearby is the SouthWood Golf Club and its Fred Couples-designed 18-hole course – ask the management about stay-and-play packages.

Spread across a converted horse stable, this smart boutique hotel is a popular overnight accommodation for politicians conducting business on surrounding Capitol Hill. Many suites come with a jacuzzi, a fireplace and a four-poster bed, but all include wifi and a continental breakfast buffet. Just two blocks south is the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, filled with political artifacts, photos and interactive exhibits on the state’s history.

Well placed for visits to the Florida A&M and Florida State universities, this Hilton outpost is also moments from the Doak Campbell Stadium and the quirky boutiques of the Railroad Square Art District. Grab a snack from your room’s mini-fridge before heading downstairs for a hot breakfast or to swim a few laps of the enormous outdoor pool. You’ll also have access to a fitness center, a business center and meeting rooms for hosting events.

With Union Flag pillows, tartan throws and china tea sets, this English-style B&B makes a refreshing change from the bland hotel chains found around the northern Tallahassee area. Rooms are individually decorated – you can jump into the four-poster bed in the London Room or enjoy the green furnishings of the Staffordshire Room. Owners Tracey and Thom Cochran cook a mean English breakfast and will provide in-room champagne on request. The Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park is a short drive away.

Sporting cool blue decor and crisp white sheets, this Marriott group member delivers on style and location; it’s just off Governor’s Walk, home to the historic Governor’s Mansion. Rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a plug-and-play station for your devices and swipeable Bliss Spa toiletries. Work out in the fitness room and pool before grabbing a burger and craft beer at the bar.

The DoubleTree sports all the usual Hilton perks: free wifi, a fitness center and an airport shuttle. However, the biggest draw is the huge outdoor pool ringed by loungers. Black-and-white guest rooms have hypoallergenic down pillows, a comfortable desk chair and a coffee maker; upgrade to a suite for a living area, a microwave and a mini-fridge. Enjoy skyline views from the rooftop lounge Eve on Adams before heading to the surrounding grill houses of Capitol Hill.

Sandwiched between the Florida State and Florida A&M campuses, the Hotel Indigo has a youthful, collegiate vibe. Rooms take inspiration from Tallahassee’s railroad town history, with rail map motifs on walls and rugs. Follow a workout in the fitness center with wings and burgers at the R&R Eatery, or check out the breweries in the surrounding area. It’s a pet-friendly hotel, so you can bring your furry friend for an additional fee.

Just off the intersection of Capital Circle and Apalachee Parkway, this three-star hotel is just a 10-minute drive from central Tallahassee and both major universities. Suites come in king or twin queen variations, complete with a microwave, a coffee maker and a trundle bed for one additional guest. It also has a small outdoor pool and a fitness center with machines and free weights. While there’s no on-site restaurant, it’s easy to arrange a delivery from local eateries.