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levels, the hotel and its first-rate restaurant are a fixture on
St. Thomas.
Shrewdly making use of the limited space, rooms come in ir-
regular shapes and sizes; no two are like. All the rooms have
been renovated and refurnished, for Hurricane Hugo deci-
mated the hotel and the restaurant. All rooms are
air-conditioned and have cable TV. They are furnished in
light woods and light cool fabrics, rather motel-like.
Request a room with a terrace and plan to be there for an un-
equaled view of the sunset. Those without terraces can enjoy
the scene from the pool level or restaurant terrace. Conti-
nental breakfast is included in your rate. Transportation is
provided daily to Magen's Bay. It's a stiff hike to town, but
only a five-minute cab ride.
VILLA BLANCA HOTEL
4 Raphune Hill, Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, USVI 00801
(340) 776-0749; www.villablancahotel.com
Inexpensive
Villa Blanca's 12 rooms all have balconies and those that
face west overlook Charlotte Amalie harbor. A circular
home, the Villa Blanca is high (700 ft.) above town on
Raphune Hill. The building, which has two levels, is sur-
rounded by tropical flowers and plants. Rooms are quite
modern, with rattan furniture, queen-sized beds, TVs and
fully furnished kitchenettes. All have private bath, but some
are not air-conditioned (they do have ceiling fans). Owner
Blanca Smith is friendly and knowledgeable about St.
Thomas. A car is a must.
MILLER MANOR
Box 1570, Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, USVI 00801
(340) 774-1535
No Credit Cards
Inexpensive
Located on Frenchman's Hill above town, Miller Manor is
operated in the European guest house tradition. Aida Miller
