St. George's, Saint George, Grenada — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Antilles Hotel
Antilles Hotel
This structure, one of Grenada’s oldest, is in part one of the former French military barracks constructed in 1704. From 1767 to 1880 the British used portions for a prison. Shortly after, the upper floors became the island’s first hotel with the ground floor used as a warehouse. Currently it houses part of the Grenada National Museum. The façade supports a delicate cast iron balcony of which only a few remain in St. George’s.
Sponsored by: Grenada National Trust
Ministry of Tourism
Erected by Grenada National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.
Location. 12° 3.027′ N, 61° 45.159′ W. Marker is in St. George's, Saint George. It is on Monckton Road just south of Young Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grenada National Museum (a few steps from this marker); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Assassination of Maurice Bishop (about 210 meters away); Sedan Porches (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Historic Sedan Chair Portico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Roman Catholic Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Destruction of the Bianca C (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grenada Seamen and Waterfront Workers’ Union (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

