Hotel 1829

We are honored to announce a milestone that reflects everything we strive to preserve in Charlotte Amalie: Hotel 1829 has been selected as a nominee finalist for Best Small Historic Inn/Hotel (Under 75 Guestrooms) in the 2026 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence. This prestigious distinction places our historic St. Thomas property among the most celebrated heritage accommodations across the United States and its territories. As the official program of the National Trust for...

St. Thomas Restaurant Week has arrived, and there's no better place to experience it than Lavalette's at Hotel 1829. From August 16–31, enjoy an exclusive three-course prix fixe dinner for $55 while taking in panoramic views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, celebrating a special occasion, or simply exploring the best restaurants in St. Thomas, this limited-time menu showcases the flavors that make Lavalette's one of the island's standout dining...

Rum runs deep in the U.S. Virgin Islands — literally, in the case of Cruzan Rum, whose distillery on St. Croix has been turning sugarcane into rum on the same property since 1760. It's a history worth understanding before your next rum flight, because it explains why the drink means something different here than it does anywhere else. Where the Islands' Rum Actually Comes From Cruzan Rum is distilled at Estate Diamond in Frederiksted, St. Croix, about 40 miles south of St. Thomas, where the...