Hotels in Key West
Picking Your Place in Paradise

The vast array of hotels in Key West will give every visitor a broad variety of choices. No matter if you are arriving for business or a Florida Keys vacation you can investigate where to stay and how much to spend on your travel to the southern-most city right here.

When selecting a hotel you should take into account important factors like the property location on the island, the amenities at the hotel itself and nearby, and of course the dining choices available at the hotel and within walking distance.

Consider also whether you are willing to spend more for a luxurious space in a historic vintage setting, or you simply want an affordable place to bed down between bouts of scuba diving or fishing. Family friendliness of the property, staff, and location can be a big factor if you’re travelling as a family with children.

Location

Where your hotel is situated can have a big influence on how you will travel around Key West and the attractions you’ll have time to experience. If you are only in town for a short stay and you want to see as much as possible, you should try to book a room in a hotel close to the center of Old Town.

Duval Street is the place where much of the action happens in terms of dining, shopping and nightlife experiences. Family travellers may have more interest in water sports and opt for a hotel on or near the shoreline, preferably with a decent private beach.

Hotel Amenities and Family Friendliness

For some people, a fairly basic hotel room will suffice, especially if you intend to spend most of your time out and about. However, you may feel you can't live without your creature comforts or want somewhere to relax and take time to yourself. Check out the factors listed here before you book the room.

• Check out and confirm the room size at any hotel you choose, they can vary widely here.
• Most, but not all hotels in Key West have king-size or queen-size beds, if this is important to you confirm for your particular room.
• Is there free wireless Internet service? With communications the way they are today many people feel the need to stay connected.
• Is there complimentary cable TV? With so many other things to do this one can become rather unimportant for most, unless you’ve got kids.
• Does every room at your hotel of choice have other features like a kitchen, iron, or hairdryer that you may consider essential?

If you are being accompanied by your family on your Key West vacation you should also check the hotel has facilities for family fun like a good swimming pool and a child-friendly on-site restaurant. Some hotels also provide babysitting services and may allow certain types of pets.

On-Site Attractions

Some hotels in Key West include on-site spa and massage services. For the most part these hotels will be better suited to couples looking for a romantic and relaxing getaway. Many family travellers prefer to be near the water and especially a clean swimming beach where the kids can romp and play. You may also want to inquire whether the hotel has a modern well-equipped workout facility so you can stay on course with your fitness program.

Ease of Access to Other Attractions

Many hotels are within walking distance of most of the restaurants, bars and historical sites in Old Town Key West. For some others, you will need to have a car or be prepared to pay for taxis to get around town. Another option for travel around town is to indulge in a scooter or an electric car rental for the duration of your stay.