Hotel 1829

We booked a hotel for a few nights after our 1300 mile sailboat crossing for a respite. I could meander up and down staircases and through little gardens, and courtyards for hours exploring the heritage of this Kings Quarter gem. Accommodations are unique and pristine. The staff and the owners are fantastic. What a hotel! The Hotel 1829 reopened in January under new ownership after being shuttered since 2017 and Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It’s rich in history and new owners Mark and Jessica retained all kinds of artifacts and character. Of particular note is a Tiffany Stained Glass window from 1903. Can you imagine such a delicate thing as glass surviving hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis? Boggles the mind. Mark reached out to Tiffany to verify its authenticity, apparently it had been considered missing until his recent inquiry. Walls of exposed rubble sealed with varnish to keep the crumbling at bay add a sheen that calls attention to the texture and patina. Two-hundred year old, hand-painted tiles grace the floors throughout and a roof made of brick was left exposed to help appreciate the feats of engineering. Oh, and stairs- everywhere stairs, Curved and steep and glorious. No wonder it is on the Historic Hotel Registry. What a find.

1829 hotel really saved my family in a difficult situation! Our evening flight was canceled and we had no place to stay. We were calling around everywhere and thankfully I found the 1829 hotel. The owner Jessica was extremely professional, friendly and helpful. We Took her up on the opportunity to stay there. She offered to book our taxis, gave us recommendations of where to eat, and just went above and beyond in every way. the hotel itself was very charming and in a neighborhood where we could walk to restaurants at night time. The hotel is full of history annd personality, and the owners can tell you all about it. If you want something charming, convenient and a little bit out of the box, 1829 is a great choice. The room was very comfortable for myself and three grown daughters. The only negative thing I have to say is that my shower was cold. Not sure if that’s normal or not. if I were staying in St. Thomas again I would Absolutely Stay there. We got two other people booked in the same hotel and they were delighted with their experience also. three other people on the flight were able to stay at their other property and they also said that was very charming and they had a good experience. Jessica , my family and I can’t thank you enough for a great experience that evening! It ended up being a great night with new friends! Courtney Marquardt