The Reach offers respite from rowdy, gaudy Key West with its brand of relaxed sophistication and its beachfront location. Its 150 rooms are spacious, modern and clean, with generic high-end furnishings and comfortable beds outfitted in crisp linens. They feel just a tad less upscale than those at the Casa Marina, its sister hotel next door (partly due to the use of carpet, rather than Casa Marina's tile or wood), but the hotel's private white-sand beach with a pier for fishing is just as nice.
The Reach offers respite from rowdy, gaudy Key West with its brand of relaxed sophistication and its beachfront location. Its 150 rooms are spacious, modern and clean, with generic high-end furnishings and comfortable beds outfitted in crisp linens. They feel just a tad less upscale than those at the Casa Marina, its sister hotel next door (partly due to the use of carpet, rather than Casa Marina's tile or wood), but the hotel's private white-sand beach with a pier for fishing is just as nice.
The 64-room Key West Bayside Inn & Suites is a two-pearl property popular with budget-minded travelers. However, you get what you pay for, as some areas are in dire need of renovation, Wi-Fi is patchy, and there are cleanliness issues. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites add full kitchens and washer/dryers. Though it's more of a place to put your head at night versus a property to linger, there are a decent-sized pool and adjacent hot tub, plus free continental breakfast here. While close to the airport, it's a 10- to 15-minute car ride from popular downtown attractions and a bit less to the beach. The two-pearl Angelina Guest House has a more central location and much more charm, but it's adult-only.
The 64-room Key West Bayside Inn & Suites is a two-pearl property popular with budget-minded travelers. However, you get what you pay for, as some areas are in dire need of renovation, Wi-Fi is patchy, and there are cleanliness issues. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites add full kitchens and washer/dryers. Though it's more of a place to put your head at night versus a property to linger, there are a decent-sized pool and adjacent hot tub, plus free continental breakfast here. While close to the airport, it's a 10- to 15-minute car ride from popular downtown attractions and a bit less to the beach. The two-pearl Angelina Guest House has a more central location and much more charm, but it's adult-only.
Alexander's Guesthouse is an intimate, 17-room bed and breakfast designed especially for the LGBT community and supporters. It’s a historic property that’s been completely renovated -- including the guest rooms, living room style lobby, pool area, and kitchen. The only meal served on property is the free breakfast, but there are tons of dining choices located within walking distance on lively Duval Street. Rates are comparable to competitors and rooms tend to book fast during the busy seasons, with a strict cancellation policy and minimum stay requirement at times.
Alexander's Guesthouse is an intimate, 17-room bed and breakfast designed especially for the LGBT community and supporters. It’s a historic property that’s been completely renovated -- including the guest rooms, living room style lobby, pool area, and kitchen. The only meal served on property is the free breakfast, but there are tons of dining choices located within walking distance on lively Duval Street. Rates are comparable to competitors and rooms tend to book fast during the busy seasons, with a strict cancellation policy and minimum stay requirement at times.
A full-service, four-pearl hotel in a town filled with B&Bs, this property differentiates itself from the competition by providing more rooms and more amenities -- including an on-site spa, pool, restaurant/bar, and beach access -- in a convenient downtown location. Rooms are simple and comfy with premium bedding, rain-style showers, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi; some have balconies and exquisite views. A well-stocked fitness center and ample event spaces are on hand as well. The oldest bar in Key West is also here and the proximity to Sunset Pier means guests can watch the sun go down in style.
A full-service, four-pearl hotel in a town filled with B&Bs, this property differentiates itself from the competition by providing more rooms and more amenities -- including an on-site spa, pool, restaurant/bar, and beach access -- in a convenient downtown location. Rooms are simple and comfy with premium bedding, rain-style showers, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi; some have balconies and exquisite views. A well-stocked fitness center and ample event spaces are on hand as well. The oldest bar in Key West is also here and the proximity to Sunset Pier means guests can watch the sun go down in style.
Santa Maria Suites, with 35 spacious suites with full-size kitchens, is an upscale, four-pearl property in the southernmost part of historic Key West. Guests get lots of freebies here -- such as an afternoon wine hour with snacks, poolside smoothies and ice-cream bars, and bottled water and fresh muffin at turndown -- but a mandatory resort fee is added to the bill. Santa Maria Suites is about a block from the beach and walking distance to the south end of Duval Street. This property, with its condo-style suites, can offer good value to families, couples, and groups of friends traveling together. Travelers who want to be directly on the beach could consider Sunset Key Cottages, which has a gorgeous beach and a fine-dining restaurant with unobstructed views, but much higher rates.
Santa Maria Suites, with 35 spacious suites with full-size kitchens, is an upscale, four-pearl property in the southernmost part of historic Key West. Guests get lots of freebies here -- such as an afternoon wine hour with snacks, poolside smoothies and ice-cream bars, and bottled water and fresh muffin at turndown -- but a mandatory resort fee is added to the bill. Santa Maria Suites is about a block from the beach and walking distance to the south end of Duval Street. This property, with its condo-style suites, can offer good value to families, couples, and groups of friends traveling together. Travelers who want to be directly on the beach could consider Sunset Key Cottages, which has a gorgeous beach and a fine-dining restaurant with unobstructed views, but much higher rates.
