we had a very unexpected surprise of gormet food with a local down home feel. We highly recommend the crab soup. It's worth the stop. A true hidden gem! read more

What a nice piece of the past. Homey and comfortable. Very nice staff ! We'll be back read more

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I recently came with a large group to the Putnam Lodge's Christmas Dinner. This was supposed to be our group's end of the year Christmas celebration, so we splurged and bought the $75 per person tickets To say we were disappointed was an understatement. It was a terrible experience. The wait staff was very inattentive and walked around like they hated being there..Not friendly at all....I had the OssoBucco and it was very good, but the mashed potatoes were like potato soup. It was supposed to start at 6 pm and we were the last to be served around 7:30 pm. Some people finished before we got our food. We were so hungry we resorted to stale donuts, that were on the dessert table. No chocolate fountain as promised. I'm still shocked at how bad our dining experience was. I think we could have gone to McDonald's and had a better time. read more

The people here are so nice. From the moment you arrive, the staff make you feel at home. Walking through the front door, you feel as though you just stepped back in time. This beautiful lodge was restored to its original beauty. Peacocks can be seen wandering about the grounds. In fact, the lodge reminds me a lot of the Jeckyl Island Club Hotel located on Jeckyl Island, Ga. I can't wait to read more

My wife and I stayed there last weekend, and enjoyed it. The room was comfortable and quiet, and the staff was nice. The hotel itself is very historic and has a lot of old Florida charm, with the cypress wood paneling and ceiling, and a nice fireplace in the lobby to sit next to. The grounds are enjoyable to walk around and relax, and there are a few cats and peacocks patrolling around and fun to watch. I highly recommend this fine Lodge for an enjoyable stay. read more

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Looking forward to trying this original 1927 resort/ bar. It was owned by a lumber man.the bar and lobby are built with cypress wood, the lumber man hired native Americans to stain designs on the cypress walls. There will be Live music tonight! Since check in we have been treated kindly and filled with historical information about this hotel. Al Capone had stayed here ! The rooms are lovely and much bigger in person. read more

Putnam Lodge - Bar - Hotels Near Me - Cross City, Florida

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What a gem of a place. History? yes, friendly staff and owner? yes, clean? yes, social distancing and covid friendly? yes. Would I reommend - most definitely. The decor inside is beautiful and in keeping with the history. The lobby, has hand-stenciled pecky cypress columns and heart pine floors. They also have a super cute garden and grounds with happy cats, chickens, chicks, peacocks wandering around. Very eclectic, very pretty and charming. We ate in the restaurant and had their take and twist on fish n chips. Being English I cannot expect it to be english style and it wasnt. But I thoroughly enjoyed it. The service wazs friendly and attentive. What I loved is they also gave us a mini tour of the common rooms, and told us interesting facts about the indians, wood, and house stories - apparently Al Capone used to stay here. We also ended up staying the night inprompto - and we had a very nice room, which was also very clean, n crisp and pleasant. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Also if I was ever in the area again I would definitely eat here again and have another lovely chat with the owner Bev. --------------- Here is some more information I found out from the internet - Owners Ed and Beverly Pivacek have masterfully woven the old with the new since they bought the place and reopened it in 2014. The successful Tampa entrepreneurs had their eyes and hearts on the Putnam Lodge since 1993 but it was 20 years before they could call it theirs. The lodge, sits on 18 acres, and embraces its Old Florida roots. However guests sleep on Ralph Lauren linens and eat upscale fare in the friendly dining room, by chef Jeno Koch. Gangster Al Capone is rumoured to have hung out at the lodge and operated secret stills across the street during Prohibition. Today, the chef sleeps in his room upstairs. Ed Pivacek says guests report supernatural experiences, ghosts and such. The Putnam Lumber Co. built the lodge for executives and tourists when the Old Dixie Highway was a main artery of north-south travel. Putnam operated a huge cypress sawmill nearby. There's still a lumber business there, now called the Suwanee Lumber Co., but the area doesn't bustle as a much.         Shamrock was a company town then. Today, it's welcoming company at the historic Putnam Lodge. read more

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My wife and I, on our trips from South Carolina to Key West, usually take the east coast corridor, I 95. This week, we purposely took the longer west coast corridor just so we could stay at the Putnam Lodge. It was totally worth it. It's like entering a time portal to pre world war 2 America, except with modern amenities. The grounds, with peacocks and guinea hens wandering up close, are a treat. The bed was very comfortable and the towels smelled amazing! The restaurant wasn't open during our stay, but the dining area looked lovely. Maybe the best thing about Putnam Lodge is talking with the owners. We sat with Bev by the fireplace as she told of the history of the establishment and asked about us. Just like visiting with an old friend. How many hotel owners do that? If you are looking for a fancy place to stay, perhaps this isn't your first choice. But if you want a relaxing place with oodles of charm at a good price, you won't be disappointed (unless you are very hard to please, lol!) Bev and Eddie will treat you right. read more

Stayed at the Putman Lodge for a night when meeting a friend staying in the rv area on her inaugural trip in new camper. Historic lodge, beautifully maintained by proprietors Bev and Ed, in an area within close proximity to many springs and state parks . The room was immaculate, the bed comfortable and air conditioner worked perfectly after a day of outdoor summer adventure. I was aware of limited services during early part of week, the restaurant doesn't open until end of week when it's a little busier, so I picked up a bbq meal before arrival and heated it up in the nicely stocked guest cafe.The cafe had coffee,tea,danish, oatmeal , fresh fruit, and other items provided at no charge. I'm looking forward to another visit, next time with a kayak and maybe bike- nearby Fanning Springs State Park has easy launch and many bike trails in area. Lots of old Florida to enjoy. My friend raved about the rv area- bathrooms and showers newer and very clean. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

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Great accommodations with awesome mattresses gave me a perfect night's sleep! So sweet to our little dog, too. Amazing yard with peacocks and guinea hens, an aviary with parakeets and greenhouse all surrounded by fountains made walking around enjoyable. The steakhouse restaurant was delicious! Highly recommend this historic lodge. read more

Great place. Friendly staff. Great steakhouse. The hotel has serious charm from a bygone era. The room and bed were very comfortable. The grounds are nice to walk through. Great place to stay. read more

First Class Hotel and food. A true hidden gem with tons of very cool history attached. Al Capone hid out here for some time along with other notables of the time. Horseshoe Beach is a short ride away. read more

We had a wonderful stop here on our way to FL. The staff were all sweet and pleasant. Bonnie made the check in process easy and quick. We spent time with the owner, who took us on a personalized tour of the grounds. A pleasant stop on our journey. read more

We had a delightful meal on the Veranda. Ashlyn did a great job taking care of us. Highlights were salmon with lemon caper sauce, osso buco, carrot cake and bread pudding. We enjoyed the setting of the lodge built in the early 20th century. it's a lovely property with peacocks and guinea hens. read more

Great hundred year old gem. Nice room. Comfortable beds. Fantastic hosts. Lots of food in the breakfast room which was open 24/7. Steak restaurant in the building. Full bar. Peacocks roaming the grounds. read more

Found this gem online. Myself, mother and grandmother met up for a day at horseshoe beach and some dinner. We booked room number 5 at the inn. What a charming place. The staff was friendly and helpful. The grounds are breathtaking with peacocks and chickens running around. We will absolutely be back. read more

Terrible service & extremely over priced. The owners have no idea how to run a business. The food is terrible, not fresh at all. Also takes forever to prepare considering they are never busy. Absolutely never going back, & making sure everyone knows how aweful they are. Extreme waste of money, so do not waste your time, it looks like a beautiful place from the outside but it's not. Owners claim to have on site spa but never have anyone there. They claim you have to make reservations in advance, but even trying to plan 2 month out they can't even book a massage. The AC barely works up stairs and it gets very hot. Also, not every room has its own bathroom so sometimes you are forced to share a "common bathroom and shower"do some real research on this place before giving them any money. read more

Great atmosphere! Food is excellent. Live music 3 nights a week. Female vocalist is amazing. I had my 65th birthday dinner here and she sings the best birthday song I have ever heard. Music is not too loud and you want to hear the vocals as her voice is as good as any one I have heard on the radio. Loved the shrimp cocktail. Steaks excellent. Seafood excellent. Ambiance is upscale yet comfortable. You would be perfectly ok in a coat and tie or short sleeved shirt and slacks. Will be back. read more

Great food. Super nice staff too. This place is a must see place. Beautiful grounds with an old Florida feel! Stumbled on this spot by accident and wow! Met the owners very nice people they went way out of their way to make us feel at home. read more

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We stayed 2 nights at the Putnam Lodge for a quick Scalloping trip to Steinhatchee. It was very enjoyable. A wonderful old hotel nearly 100 years old fully renovated. There was no problem trailer a boat and parking it at the location. The room was small but comfortable with a queen bed. The kept a room for hospitality available 24 hours a day with complimentary snacks and coffee. The had really good technology on with access control on the front door. The inn used to be owned by the Putnam Lumber Company and the old "Pickney" cypress inside is an extinct type wood. around the grounds are beautiful gardens, and an array of domesticated birds including a peacock. They have a full bar and restaurant that was open only Thursdays- Saturday so we missed that with our mid-week trip. There is not much to offer in the town of Cross City but this place is a gem on the edge of town. It's about a 35-minute drive to Steinhatchee, and about 25 minutes to Horseshoe Bend. read more

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Had a great time here, we met in Florida both coming from different states and had no plan what so ever. Shannon, at the front desk made us feel right at home, we will be back for sure. Brandon and Amanda read more

Liked being greeted by the resident dog. Very friendly little critter. Beautiful place. Lots of character. But. Service was a bit slow for place being almost empty. Server was knowledgeable about menu. Ordered Bev's Crab Cakes. Only problem was Bev didn't make them today. Then take them off menu. Food was presented well and most of it was good. Wish there was more on menu. Might go back. read more

Putnam Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Cross City, Florida

Will not return. Had to ask for napkins, silverware, etc. Butterfish was not butterfish but black cod. Banana foster was burnt. Disappointing. read more

My husband and i have been here twice and had a very enjoyable time.Very clean, and all staff are so nice. last time we had dinner there and it was amazing. The grounds are kept so nice, can't wait to go back. Cheryl A. read more

We had lunch today out in the veranda area of the restaurant. The atmosphere was delightful and it had the feel of an upper-scale establishment. Our waitress was very prompt and friendly. She answered the few questions I had with a smile. Our lunch came out quite fast. We were each given a large freshly-baked peanut butter cookie to go, as a compliment from the chef, along with our lunch. As is always the most important question one would ask...how was the food? It was delicious! My husband ordered the Cuban Sandwich and I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich. We could barely finish what we were served. The presentation of my plate was done well. We sent our compliments to the chef. We plan to make it back to give their dinner menu a try before leaving this area. I would recommend making this a stop if you are passing through this area. read more

Quaint little lodge with nice rooms. My husband and I stayed there two nights and had a lovely time looking at all the interesting art work and helping ourself to the breakfast room. If you are looking for family owned and operated room and lodging, this is the place for you. Not far from Horseshoe Beach or Cedar Key. read more

We travel to Stienhatchee every year for a week. Three years ago we stumbled upon the Putnam Lodge. The owner gave us a tour of the lodge, great clean rooms. After the tour we had dinner which was delicious. Tender steaks and seafood. Large orders and perfectly made drinks. The staff is very friendly, and always available. The music by Krista makes you think the original artist is there singing. Krista is very friendly and always does requests. If you're in the area you have to stop and eat. Highly recommended!!! read more

They claim to be a pet-friendly hotel. They are NOT! They only accept dogs. Guess they'd rather have dog piss in all of their rooms, than a bit of kitty litter. I told them my cat stays in his carrier. They didn't care. They sent me (a sleep deprived driver evacuating from a hurricane zone) on my way down the road at a time when most hotels are already booked for the night. Shame! read more

I love the Putnam Lodge. It is an old hotel that they turned the dining room into a restaurant (I'm pretty sure the dining room is in its original state, they didn't refurbish it!) The Lodge is huge and white with a brick road area in front of it with parking. When you go in, the staff are friendly and happy to show you around the lodge. We went on a Thursday, when they had pizza and wing specials. The food was very good! My favorite thing about the Lodge overall though is the atmosphere, that alone is worth a visit! read more

This venerable establishment has a curious history. The owner is very kind and diligent. A truly different lodging experience.

Amazing food, wonderful service, and just excellent. A truly luxurious experience and once in a lifetime experience. You will just love the owners they are amazing. read more

It's pretty, but not too sure about the owners/staff that were a bit unprofessional. I was surprised as I had heard great things about the place. read more

We have driven by this old inn of Florida through the years and lamented that no one took it over. Wonderful. Finally happened. No longer open for lunch or we'd be there but will plan a trip to stay there and eat dinner one evening. Love the new look. Try it out. read more

We finally got to try this place out & it was very good food. It's sort of a upper scale type restaurant but menu was a little short but over all very nice place. Good wine selection too. Well worth it. read more

Rude Owners. They have no idea what they are doing. Their staff is improperly dressed and pick the glasses up by putting their fingers in the glass. ewwwwww! They just opened for lunch and it takes FOREVER! The female owner is waiting tables and has no clue! Some other woman walks around in messy hair and clothing to clean up tables. What happened to fine dining and $$$ value. The food was good, but the service and attention to detail weren't there and ruined any positives. They should get a clue or hire someone that knows what they are doing. oh yeah..... and I saw that they had Paintball. Really? How many fine dining establishments do you know that offer paintball? (lol... I just got my hair and nails done and paid $400 for dinner....honey let's go play paintball.) read more

Nice, clean, cozy. The owners are gracious enough to take time and tell you about the history. Beautiful lodge and they have some very cool outdoor resident kitties. read more

I am astounded at the poor, rude treatment I and our wedding party received here. When we were "welcomed" (we were not), each person present had to "write their name" on these induction forms (what could be the reason that they would need each of our names?). There was a mix up with the reservation, which is fine and happens often with any establishment, but we had to pull teeth to get the minimal, reasonable compensation (or simple accommodation, for that matter) for any perceived inconvenience (regardless of if there was any or not). The bridal sweet had been reserved for months (or so we thought). Apparently, it wasn't, and the owners had decided during those months to make it (the bridal suite) their private residence. There were only truly mean comments and backwards, contradicting stories that were thrown at us from the scattered, disheveled woman that I believed to be the owner. Additionally, we were accused of having "attitudes" and some sort of out-of-place sense of entitlement upon attempting to mend the uncomfortable situation and clear misunderstanding (we tried to rectify the issue several times, and I had to apologize to HIM for the "misunderstanding" to receive any improvement of treatment from them). She accused us of drinking alcohol while attending to kids in our party (our bride was very pregnant so none of us were drinking), as well as disturbing other residents after she demanded that we keep the doors to the suite open due to "fire code violations". If we had just kept the doors closed, like we had done before, we wouldn't have disturbed anyone (IF that was even the case, because I'm almost positive there was only one other couple staying there). Upon having our photographer take pictures around the property and in the halls (after getting a step-by-step, verbal okay from both owners to do so), this woman (the owner) all of the sudden decides that she wants to support us at their venue (get free event-hosting advertising) by taking pictures with her phone of us posing for our photographer (without our permission). I approached her after our pictures and asked her to please delete them and not post them on social media, as she didn't ask our permission and our time there was not enjoyed in that way in which I would ever feel comfortable with that. She then said that she usually has people pay for photos as they're "included in wedding packages" that they have at the lodge, alluding that she was letting us do them free-of-charge. I asked why they had not informed us of these "packages" or any of the "rules" that they allowed us to violate as "favors" and they said they did (they didn't; not a word). Never staying here again. These people we either insanely rude due to their true nature or undiagnosed, crazed lunatics. The cook, though quiet, was always nice to us and helped us with our bags when we left. The place was beautiful but it just wasn't worth it. Also, we were on camera in all the publicly accessible areas within the place, which is typical of many hotels, but what isn't typical is being reminded of it by the owners who were trying to imply that we were criminals (for the third or fourth time). I'm so angry/offended/confused so I couldn't care less as to whether this makes grammatical sense, but heed my warning. Avoid these people, but stop by and snag some pictures of the property. read more