We have prepared this list of lodging options that are convenient to the activities in Key West. Since there will be such a small group, we have not reserved any blocks of rooms and ask that you make your own reservations according to your tastes and budget. This page contains just a few choices. There are many options on the other side of the island and many of them are quite a bit less expensive, but will involve driving or taking public transportation to get into town. For more lodging options, visit http://www.keywest.com/accommod.html or http://www.floridakeys.com/keywest/key-west-accommodations.htm.
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Southern Cross Hotel
326 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-3200
The Southern Cross Hotel is the oldest hotel still in operation in Key West. It was built in 1898 and experienced a major renovation in early 2000.
All rooms have a private bath and air conditioning. No parking is available onsite. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Compiler’s Note: Chris and I stayed in this hotel in 2007. The best thing about it is its location, which is convenient to everything. Most other options that are this convenient are much more expensive. The room we stayed in, which was just a standard room, was extremely small, but it was clean with cute décor.
Cypress House
601 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040
(800) 525-2488
Built in 1888, this Grand Conch mansion is one of the purest examples of Bahamian architecture in Key West. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cypress House has been maintained with utmost care to capture a true feeling of a 19th century island residence.
A hearty complimentary continental breakfast is included. The inn is one block from Duval Street. Spacious, air conditioned rooms with high ceilings and ceiling fans, old fashioned porches, lush tropical gardens and secluded sunbathing around a 40' heated lap pool as well as a nightly complimentary cocktail hour are features.
Room amenities include remote control cable TVs, telephones with voicemail and dataports, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, air conditioners and ceiling fans, clock radios, Eurobath dispensers in all bathrooms, terrycloth bathrobes, hair dryers and in-room refrigerators.
Parking is available for $10/day in a nearby lot.
No children under 16 are allowed.
Compiler’s Note: Some rooms at this location do not have private baths; this will be something important to verify before making a reservation if you don’t care to share.
Garden House
329 Elizabeth Street
Key West, FL 33040
(800) 695-6453
This Historic Key West bed and breakfast is located two blocks Duval Street and 1 1/2 blocks from Key West Historic Seaport. Garden house has 10 rooms, all with private bathrooms.
Amenities include a heated pool with spa jets and cascading waterfall, private and semi-private porches with select guest rooms, tropical gardens, on-site bike rentals, Broadband internet connection.
A complimentary continental breakfast and free beer & wine happy hour nightly from 5 to 6 p.m. are also available.
Five parking spots are available at the church next door for an $8 per day donation. All rooms are nonsmoking. Children under 13 are not permitted.
Compiler’s Note: Chris and I stayed at the Garden House during their 2006 visit to Key West. The location is fairly close to everything and the room was small and decent, but nothing special. The lady who worked in the office was very strange, but seemed harmless. We didn’t take advantage of the continental breakfast or happy hour during our visit, so we have no comments on that. We also didn’t even see the pool, since our room door was on the front porch and we never went in the back at all.
Duval Inn
511 Angela Street
Key West, FL 33040
(877) 418-6900
The entire guesthouse is air conditioned and WI-FI enabled. The surrounding grounds are shaded by illustrious tropical foliage. The property includes a pool with a brick sun deck. Every room includes a phone and cable television; irons and hairdryers are available by request.
A complimentary island breakfast that includes fresh baked bagels with cream cheese, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and other various delights is available.
Limited onsite parking is available on a first come, first served basis for $10 per day. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Compiler’s Note: There is no notation on the Duval Inn’s Web site regarding children. However, many inns and guesthouses do not allow children, so you should verify this before making a reservation. Some rooms at this location do not have private baths; this will be something important to verify before making a reservation as well if you don’t care to share.
Key West Harbor Inn
219 Elizabeth Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-0898
The Key West Harbor Inn is an elegant yet comfortable three story mansion on a street of ornate Victorians in Old Town Key West. Located at the very end of Elizabeth Street, it is just steps away from the boardwalk of the Historic Key West Seaport and two blocks a way from the fervor of Duval Street.
The home, along with the pool house and carriage house which makes up the Key West Harbor Inn, are completely surrounded by an enclosed tropical garden.
All rooms at the Inn are equipped with cable color TVs, air conditioning, ceiling fans, CD players, radios, refrigerators, coffee makers, telephones with data ports and hair dryers. Some have coffee makers and full wet bars with sinks.
Continental breakfast of juices, pastries from island bakeries, fresh fruits from the tropics and freshly brewed coffees of different flavors is available. Complimentary happy hour is held at the pool from (every afternoon except Sunday).
All rooms are nonsmoking. No guests under 21 are allowed. No parking available on the premises.
Key West Hotel Crowne Plaza La Concha
430 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040
(800) 745-2191
Newly renovated and elegantly appointed guest rooms, including one-bedroom suites, combine the authentic style of the 1920s with luxurious comfort. Second floor guestrooms offer spacious walkout balconies overlooking the famous Duval Street. An array of modern amenities abounds, including voicemail, daily delivery of USA Today newspaper, coffee makers with complimentary coffee and tea, and the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage Program. Wireless high speed Internet is available in the lobby.
Parking is available for $19 a day.
Compiler’s Note: The La Concha is the tallest building in Key West and has a bar on the roof. It’s a great place to watch the sunset. There’s also a Starbucks on the main floor. This hotel is quite close to the Southern Cross and its location is very convenient.
Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa
One Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
(800) 723-2791
Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa is a tropical Key West resort retreat nestled in lush gardens. It is located at the corner of Duval Street and on the Gulf of Mexico. The resort has a private white sand beach, a full-service Caribbean Spa, three restaurants and four bars.
Pier House offers 126 guest rooms and 16 unique suites, most with private patios or balconies. Views include ocean, pool, and gardens. Décor includes tropically inspired hardwood floors and colorful decor. In-room amenities include dataport; movies; Nintendo; hairdryer; iron and ironing board; alarm clock; complimentary coffee, coffee maker, and tea; and wake-up service.
Compiler’s Note: The location of this resort is extremely convenient. It is close to Mallory Square and right at the corner of Duval Street. I was not able to find any information on whether or not they have parking.
The Westin Key West Resort & Marina
245 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-4000
The Westin Key West Resort & Marina is in the heart of "old town" Key West. It is situated in the west end on beautiful Sunset Pier and within walking distance of Duval Street.
Guest rooms and amenities include The Heavenly Bed®, ocean front rooms, balconies and mini bars. Suites are also available. The Westin has an outdoor heated pool, valet parking with unlimited in and out privileges and express check-out. The entire hotel is smoke-free.
Compiler’s Note: The location of this hotel is outstanding, close to Duval Street, Mallory Square and the Audubon House, where the wedding will be held. We haven’t been inside, but it looks very nice from the outside, although it is quite pricey.
Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina
601 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 809-1234
The Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina is on the Gulf of Mexico, within walking distance of Duval Street, shops and attractions.
Spacious rooms offers lush views from a furnished balcony, plus stylish decor, including one king or two double beds and a deluxe bathroom offering exclusive bath amenities. Amenities include mini bar and fridge, individual air conditioning control, in-room safe, robes, 24-hour room service, dataport, enhanced work desk lighting, voicemail, individual heat control, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, alarm clock, 24-hour reception, dual line phones, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and video check-out. Parking is available at a rate of $10 per day. The resort also includes an outdoor pool, spa and fitness center.
Compiler’s Note: This resort is still pretty close to all the action of Duval Street, but not as close as the Westin. It is however, closer to the Historic Seaport and quite close to the Galleon (where Don and Sue Green always stay).
