Best Western Garden Inn and Suites Now Open in Wakulla County  

Best Western International announces the opening of the Best Western Garden Inn and Suites , located at 3292 Coastal Highway in Crawfordville, Florida.  Owned by Anil and Niraj Patel, the hotel offers 57 rooms, including 18 suites.

Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, laundry facility and a complimentary hot breakfast.  Each room features a refrigerator, microwave and high-speed Internet access.  The hotel offers a full-service business center and 1,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate up to 80 people.  Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s courtyard featuring a gazebo and fountain.

“Best Western is proud to welcome Garden Inn and Suites to our chain,” said Mark Williams, vice president, North American Development for Best Western International.  “Location and amenities make it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.”

{sidebar id=1}The hotel is located near a variety of attractions such as St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge , St. Marks Lighthouse and Wakulla Springs State Park , one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs.  Shopping at Governor’s Square Mall is just a short distance from the property.  Nearby recreation activities include golf at Wildwood Golf Course and hiking and fishing at Wakulla Springs State Park. 

Visitors to Wakulla County can also visit the quaint towns of Sopchoppy, St. Marks, and Panacea.  Have dinner with an Italian flair at the Backwoods Bistro in Sopchoppy, just 15 minutes southwest of the hotel,  where you can enjoy local entertainment in the outdoor garden patio.  

If you like fresh seafood, take a drive just 15 minutes south of the Garden Inn and Suites and visit the coastal towns of Panacea and Ochlockonee Bay.  Dine at your choice of several great local restaurants, including Posey's Steam Room, Angelo's and Sons Seafood, The Landing, Hook Wreck Henry's Dockside, Hamaknocker's Oasis BBQ & Sports Bar,and Bayside Deli.  Visit the Wakulla County Welcome Center to learn about the history of Wakulla County, then stroll through the shops in downtown Panacea.

Spend the day in the coastal town of St. Marks, just 15 minutes east of the Garden Inn and Suites.  Along with the St. Marks Lighthouse and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can also spend time at the San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park , home to one of the oldest forts in Florida.  Stop in and see the folks at T-n-T Hideway Canoe Rental and let them help you enjoy a day on the tranquil Wakulla River, home to manatees, beautiful birds, alligators, and other local wildlife.

Rates start at $79 per night.  Travelers can contact the property directly at (850)926-3737 for special packages.

Guests at the Best Western Garden Inn and Suites can also enroll in Gold Crown Club International, the hotel chain's free loyalty program.  Members can earn points towards an extensive offering of product and service awards -- including Global Free Room Nights; dining, shopping and entertainment gift certificates; as well as airline miles.  Gold Crown Club International is one of the industry's most generous travel reward programs, and one of few that allows rewards to be redeemed internationally.

Reservations may be booked by calling Best Western International’s 24-hour, toll-free reservations number at (800) WESTERN.  Reservations are also available from Best Western International’s Web site at www.bestwestern.com .  The local number for the Wakulla County Best Western Garden Inn and Suites is (850)926-3737.

About Best Western International

Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide.  Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night.  A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive member-owned business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience.  Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®.  For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com .

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

This article originally published on August 7, 2007.

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