Charming Overnight
Accommodations
in the Heart of Downtown Venice
The entrance to the historic El Patio Hotel sits
nestled along West Venice Avenue, tucked between
quaint shops and restaurants. Hotel guests can
enjoy a single room or a suite, and a large
rooftop deck, all with a panoramic view of
downtown Venice. The building is on the National
Registry of Historic Places; construction style is
Mediterranean Revival, representative of
commercial architecture of the time. One of four
hotels built by the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers in the 1920s, the El Patio is the only
one to have survived the others having been
razed or converted for alternative use. The
hotel has been in the ownership of the Miles
Family since 1948, and the family takes great
pride in its condition. It is currently operated
by Bob Miles, as his mother Faye Miles is now 98
years young! Presently they are embarking on a
new venture; actively promoting El Patio on
their website, through the Venice Chamber of
Commerce, publications and the internet. While
the hotel has been previously known as a rooming
house and catered to long-term residential
guests, El Patio is being transitioned into a
more traditional hotel.
Recent remodeling of this historic hotel, originally
constructed in 1926, allows each of the 16 rooms and
suites to include a private bath as well as heat and
air conditioning. Additional room amenities include
color cable television and a small refrigerator.
Coffee, a microwave and a toaster are available in the
bright, airy lobby, which runs the length of the hotel
and serves as a delightful meeting place. There is
parking available for hotel guests behind the hotel
building.
Recent remodeling of this historic hotel, originally
constructed in 1926, allows each of the 16 rooms and
suites to include a private bath as well as heat and
air conditioning. Additional room amenities include
color cable television and a small refrigerator.
Coffee, a microwave and a toaster are available in the
bright, airy lobby, which runs the length of the hotel
and serves as a delightful meeting place. There is
parking available for hotel guests behind the hotel
building.
The El Patio has always provided a clean, comfortable
resting place for its guests and continues to deliver such, amid an atmosphere of charm and warmth. A
favorite lodging place of yesteryear
for parents of youths schooled at the Kentucky
Military Institute winter campus, today it is sought
out by a new generation looking for history,
convenience and location while staying in Venice.
According to Bob, The El Patio is the only hotel
located in the center of downtown Venice with easy
walking to restaurants, a wide variety of shops and entertainment, and
a lovely path to the beach. Miss Faye shares, A lot
of people we know come back year after year.
The El Patio maintains a website located at
www.elpatiohotel.com.
A visit to their website not only provides
photographs and additional rate
information, but also a bit of history. Numerous articles
about the El Patio and Miss Faye have appeared in
area publications and several of these have been
added to their website.
El Patio Hotel is located at 229 West Venice Avenue
on Venice Island, Venice, Florida.
Rates vary
with the seasons, with single rooms starting off-season
at $50 per night
and suites starting at $99. Weekly rates are also
available.
For more information about the
historic
El Patio Hotel
or to make a reservation
please contact Bob Miles at
941-488-7702
toll-free at 866-224-9911
or e-mail
elpatiohotel@daystar.net
visit
ElPatioHotel.com
Written by Amy Cober and Photographed by Terry Cylkowski,
printed March, 2006
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