Kessler Collection rebrands Casa Monica in St. Augustine as a Grand Bohemian hotel

The Kessler Collection has relaunched Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, Florida, as Grand Bohemian Casa Monica, St. Augustine, Autograph Collection, after a renovation of the 137-room hotel, the company said on 10 November 2026. The move brings the property under the group's Grand Bohemian brand while it stays within Marriott International's Autograph Collection, which it was the first hotel to join in 2010.

Built in 1888 by Boston architect Franklin W. Smith, the building was later acquired by Henry Flagler and renamed the Cordova Hotel. It served as a county courthouse for decades after the Great Depression before Kessler Collection Chairman and CEO Richard C. Kessler restored it in the 1990s and revived the Casa Monica name.

The in-house design team, led by creative director Diana Kessler, refreshed the guestrooms with references to Morocco and Southern Spain, building on an earlier update of the public spaces. French-Canadian artist Jean-Claude Roy created 14 commissioned works for the rooms. "Our guests want more than a beautiful room," said Mark Kessler, president and chief operating officer, adding that they look for "luxury, discovery and a genuine connection to the destination."

Food and beverage and leisure also changed. The release highlights Soltana Pool Lounge, with a new poolside bar, a Mediterranean and Florida menu and a music programme, plus the adjoining Soltana Pavilion for weddings and events. The spa has been rebranded as The Spa at Grand Bohemian. Other amenities include Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar, the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery, beach concierge services and access to Palencia Golf Club.