Elan Guest Suites and Gallery

This was our first stay at the Élan, but it certainly won’t be our last! We stayed in the Luna Vista Suite and it is absolutely perfect. Attention had been paid to even the smallest details. My only wish is that we were staying longer than one night!

Élan Guest Suites far exceeded our expectations! The Luna Vista suite was superbly decorated; sophisticated, yet warm and inviting. Thank you Cheri’ and Duane for your wonderful hospitality. We will be back!

First time guests and we stayed in the Luna Vista Suite and all I can say it was one of the most perfect stays my wife and I have ever had. Cherie was attentive to details and gracious answering questions including my request for a flower arrangement upon arrival (the arrangement was stunning) and Duane who met us and helped with our luggage and answered questions couldn’t have been more accommodating.
The Suite… all I can say is WOW! It looked beautiful in the photos however in person is beyond words. Additionally virtually every need down to charging cables and book reading lights are in the room.
We will definitly be back!!!

I stayed at Élan for a short business trip to Jacksonville and it was spectacular. The Milan suite that I stayed in was beautifully decorated. There is an attention to detail, feng shui flow, and general warmth that makes the stay such a pleasure.
The one thing you’ll notice is the extraordinary attention to detail. The lights are controllable so that you can dim at your discretion. Also there are beautiful candles available throughout the suite if you prefer some regular candle power. The bed is as comfortable as it gets, with 4 – 5 different pillow types that will appeal to any sleeper.
The bathroom is also thoughtfully stocked with toiletry items and lush towels that you never find in hotels. The kitchen has all of the things that you need if you wish to cook or just enjoy some leftovers or a nice glass of wine.
There is a patio for smoking and even the ash tray is quite high end glass.
I only have a few things that I noticed but don’t keep me from giving a 5-​star review:
— I wish the small windows above the bed that let in light would have blinds. It is beautiful to let light in during the day, but if you’re sensitive to light, you’ll have to plan to go to bed early enough so that you’re not woken up by this light.
— The walls with the adjacent suite are slightly thin and you do feel somewhat self conscious about speaking loudly at night. I know there isn’t much to do about this, but it is nice to feel free to chat into the later evening.
— The TV and cable system seems strangely out dated for the quality of everything else in the suite. There really should be a higher end Samsung HD TV with a standard satellite or cable system that is easier to use. I know most people won’t be spending time watching TV in this suite, but it would be a nice touch to complete the attention to detail.
The best place to stay in Jacksonville, don’t think twice and book your suite!

Élan is 5 star without a doubt. We have stayed here before a few years back but really took notice this time. The attention to detail, the condition of the property, the interior design and furnishing all of it top notch. We stayed in the suite and its like an apt. you would want to live in. Élan is spotless not just in your room but everywhere, even the garage. There is a very cool luggage elevator to bring your things up to your room. It is just a ¼ block from the beginning of Main Street Jacksonville, and 3 – 4 good restaurants one being the best (Gogi’s) I don’t see how one could not like Élan. Its fabulous.

From the reservation confirmation to the checkout, Élan is a spectacular experience. Very clean, modern, comfortable, quaint, cozy — I could go on! Every detail has been thought of, and covered. I would say this is a home away from home, but it’s so much better. It is a «stone’s throw» from everything yet nestled beautifully away, for privacy and some good ol’ fashioned peace and quiet. You can certainly bet we’ll be back.

My wife and I stayed at the Élan Guest Suites on the recommendation of a friend. We were originally booked for 3 nights and then planned to move on to Ashland for another 2 nights. One hour after we checked in we cancelled our reservation at the other hotel, and extended our stay at Élan to 5 nights. Élan is that outstanding.
From the décor to the space to the way everything worked Élan is exceptional. In addition to being a luxurious suite, there is a small kitchen area that is equipped so well that «eating in» is entirely feasible. Even though Élan’s are Guest Suites with all the finery and service you expect in a hotel, functionally you also get what amounts to your own private flat.
The space is quiet and the location is perfect. Cherie is a charming host, and leaves it up to her guests to decide how much privacy they desire. There is absolutely no doubt we will return to take advantage of this property.
A final note, we were in the largest of the three suites, the Luna Vista. We looked in at the other suites and they were of equally high quality, just a bit smaller. This would also be a great place for a family, with various couples in the various suites. Since there are only three suites, if you filled them, it would be like your own private home.

We booked a room using an agent. We agreed to a rate that included a $ 15 per day charge for a roll-​a-​way bed for our 15 year old daughter. We provided our credit card and received confirmation of our stay and rate. Two hours later, we received an email stating the owner would require an additional $ 30 per night for our 15 year old daughter who was going to sleep on the roll-​a-​way. Unbelievable. We called back and explained that the price had already been confirmed — we were not going to pay the added charge. The owner would not budge. When we cancelled he charged a one-​night penalty fee! I raised heck with the agent, who finally agreed to refund the penalty. Horrible!!! Will never stay there — ever.