The King Christian Hotel, a historic establishment welcoming visitors for over 200 years, is ideally situated directly on the Christiansted waterfront and within the Christiansted National Historic Site. Guests are steps away from the area's architecture, shopping, and historical attractions, including Protestant Cay, Protestant Cay Beach, and the Old Danish Customs House, all just 0.1 km (0.1 mi) away. Fort Christiansvaern is also a short 0.2 km (0.1 mi) walk. This hotel serves as an excellent base for those interested in shopping, scuba diving, sightseeing, and history, or simply a relaxing holiday. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. A water sports activity centre offers excursions to Buck Island, sport-fishing charters, kayak tours, and scuba diving instruction. Dining options include Caroline's and two other restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, and four bars/lounges. The hotel features 72 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, pillowtop bed with premium bedding, complimentary wireless internet access, and cable programming. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Additional amenities comprise a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box, an elevator, a hair salon, and wedding services. Self-parking is available onsite (subject to charges). For travel, Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) is 1 km (0.6 mi) away, while Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), the preferred airport, is 14.7 km (9.2 mi) distant.