Lodging in Key West

Key West lodging includes both luxury and cheap places for you, along with a selection of places in between those two ends of the spectrum. Key West is a tourist destination and all rooms are priced accordingly. The most expensive time is from Christmas to Easter.

There are several Key West hotels and resorts with one hundred or more rooms. At those you will find a nice beach, large swimming pools and spas, and dining rooms on the property. The largest such place is the Casa Marina Resort, which has over 300 rooms and suites. Familiar names like Doubletree, Sheraton, Westin and Hyatt are present.

There also are hotels with less than one hundred rooms but most of the comforts and conveniences you find at the larger places. Hyatt is the leading name in this category.

You can find some pleasant surprises among the Key West hotels with less than fifty rooms. You probably are not familiar with the Gardens Hotel, the Santa Maria Suites, the Sunset Key Guest Cottages and the Marquesa Hotel. They are fabulous.

Key West hotels include the familiar national brands costing you less for a room. Courtyard, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Travelodge, Days Inn and Best Western are just a few among the many.

Key West has a few small independent hotels and motels without a national brand affiliation. These places set and maintain their own standards, which may be below yours. They may be satisfactory. I've never been in one, so I can't recommend any. You may be able to find good value.

Bed and breakfast facilities are all over Key West. As the name says, your stay includes a daily breakfast, which usually is continental but could be a full one. The number of rooms is smaller than in the hotels and the rooms vary in styles. You might have to share a bathroom with others. An owner or manager will give you personal service.

The Key West Youth Hostel is alone in its category. You'll find the cheapest rates in town. You will receive a bed in a large room and access to a common bathroom and kitchen. If it matters, be advised that no alcoholic beverages are allowed.

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