The city of Key West, Florida, may be considered hard to access; it juts out into the Atlantic Ocean at the end of a long, straight road. Once you arrive, you'll realize the trip was worth it as you explore attractions such as the southernmost tip of the United States (only 90 miles from Cuba), Ernest Hemingway's home (filled with 60-plus polydactyl cats) and a butterfly museum, plus shops for souvenirs and open-air bars. Park once and walk everywhere by staying at one of Key West's downtown hotels, right in the middle of all of the action.
A variety of room options await travelers checking into The Palms Hotel. The hotel's Main House offers gingerbread trim, wicker chairs and large verandas. An additional area provides rooms with French doors opening into a secured courtyard. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and are nonsmoking; smoking is allowed at the pool and common areas of the hotel.
After a day in Key West, unwind at the hotel's pool and sundeck or cook out on the hotel's gas grill. The Palms Hotel rents bicycles each morning and offers a computer with free Internet connection. An on-site concierge can help you pick out the best Key West hot spots or book dinner reservations. Guests receive free continental breakfast each morning. Pets are welcome, up to 50 lbs., with a maximum of two dogs or cats per room with an additional nonrefundable nightly fee.
The Palms Hotel
820 White St.
Key West, FL 33040
800-558-9375
palmshotelkeywest.com
Trivia enthusiasts may appreciate a stay at The Gardens Hotel, listed in the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die." The hotel was also named the "The New York Times" prettiest hotel. The facility features tropical gardens and offers all nonsmoking rooms with outdoor verandas, CD player, spa robes, bath amenities, refrigerator, free wireless Internet access and soaking tubs (some with Jacuzzis). Bahamian plantation furniture and Key West art personalize the room. All guests receive a free continental breakfast.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the hotel's heated pool, fountains, Jacuzzi spa, art gallery, ponds and aviary. A pool bar and concierge are also available. The hotel can arrange for valet laundry cleaning, in-room massage and bicycle rentals. No pets or children under the age of 16 are allowed at The Gardens Hotel.
The Gardens Hotel
526 Angela St.
Key West, FL 33040
800-526-2664
gardenshotel.com
Enjoy a downtown location within walking distance to Key West's Duval Street when you check into the Best Western Hibiscus Motel. All rooms are nonsmoking and include a refrigerator, in-room safe and free high-speed Internet access. Features of the Best Western include an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Guests receive a free continental breakfast.
Your room at the Best Western puts you in walking distance to Duval Street and less than half a mile from the southernmost point of the United States. You'll be less than one mile to South Beach, Trumbo Point and Margaritaville. The facility does not accept pets.
Best Western Hibiscus Motel
1313 Simonton St.
Key West, FL 33040-3113
305-294-3763
bestwestern.com
