Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Boutique hotels are upscale establishments that offer a more distinct lodging experience than that offered by large chain hotels. A small number of rooms, architectural and decorative schemes, exceptional personal service and exotic locations are hallmarks of boutique hotels. Several boutique hotels are located in the Florida Keys, which remain one of the most fashionable resort destinations in the United States.
The Casa Morada hotel is located in Islamorada, Florida, and offers 16 luxury-appointed en-suite guestrooms. Each suite at the hotel is equipped with an open air jetted tub and garden terrace and decorated with Mexican antiques. Casa Morada's deluxe sea view suites offer views of Florida Bay, while garden suites have private, screened-in balconies. Guests of the hotel are privy to complimentary weekend yoga, a daily continental breakfast and in-suite massage service.
Casa Morada
136 Madeira Road
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-0044
casamorada.com
According to "Travel and Leisure" magazine, the Little Palm Island Resort and Spa is Florida's most secluded resort hotel. Located on Little Torch Key, the hotel offers one-bedroom, thatch-roofed bungalow suites, each with adjoining living room and indoor and outdoor showers. The on-site SpaTerre offers an array of beauty and relaxation treatments from detoxification to wrinkle reversal. The hotel's gourmet restaurant has an oceanfront dining room with tables available on the beach.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
800-343-8567
littlepalmisland.com
The Marquesa hotel of Key West, Florida, offers standard, deluxe and suite accommodations. All rooms are equipped with marble baths, central air conditioning and cable television. The hotel was lauded by "Conde Nast Traveler" magazine as one of the world's best places to stay in 2009. Located just one block from famous Duval Street, the hotel offers nightly turndown service and breakfast in bed each morning. The on-site Cafe Marquesa offers contemporary American cuisine and specializes in the preparation of locally caught seafood.
Marquesa Cottages at the Marquesa Hotel
909 Windsor Lane
Key West, FL 33040
305-292-1919
marquesa.com