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U.S. 1 by Cruefan
Our room(s) were clean and comfortable. I say that because we had to get two seperate rooms in order to get the days we wanted. We stayed in the Egyptian room the 1st night and the Caribbean Room the 2nd night. Moving rooms went very smoothly, and in fact the front desk let us move into the new room early and even brought the keys up to our room.
Just like any hotel/motel in the world the pictures of the rooms on the website dont exactly look like the actual room. But I assure you I was very satisfied with our rooms and service, and I would recommend this place to freinds, family, and people who visit this website.
The only thing about my stay that was a negative was the free breakfast. It's not a sit down breakfast. It consists of just coffee, muffins, toast, juice, and quiche. It's nothing special so if you want a hearty breakfast walk 2 blocks to the corner of Truman and Duval and go to Denny's.
In closing the Blue Parrot Inn gets a thumbs up because of it's value and location. There is no onsite parking, and all of Elizabeth Str is for residents only. For $ 5.00 a day you can park in the parking lot of St. Mary's church across the Str. The front desk will give you a pass that you keep in the front window of your car. You pay the front desk when you check out. This was fine with us because we walked everywhere anyway.
What my wife and I loved about our stay was the wrap around porch we had outside our room. There were chairs and a table outside our room, and it was nice sitting out on the porch with the warm breeze.
Though the pool is small, at night there is a relaxing atmosphere around the pool deck. There are white lights strung about the area, and it's a nice place to sit and relax. The whole property is also private because of all the trees surrounding the property. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 916 Elizabeth St, Key West, FL 33040Phone: 1-800-231-2473Directions: Take U.S. 1 into Key West. In Key West bear left onto Truman Str. Take Truman Str all the way into old town. Elizabeth Str on on the right side of the road just past St. Mary's church. On Elizabeth Str it's on the left side of the one way Str.Website: www.blueparrotinn.com
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 | Southernmost On The Beach: Looks good right? Well, looks are deceiving.
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 Avoid this hotel. by tpangelinan
So the night before checking in, we stopped by, and this little rude, hip shaking, wrist flopping, mean dude behind the desk says he's putting us....you guessed it, a couple streets over in the back there...uh uh, not us. We said no, and he started yelling at us and told us he was going to call the cops?! Huh? We left, went back to the Blue Marlin and stayed a couple of x-tra days due to the nice place, cheap prices, and proximity to everything you need or want to do.
I really wanted to stay there but...oh yea, do you see a beach in this photo? That's right, no beach. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: 508 South St, Key West, FL 33040
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Like most of us on VT, we like to find unique places to stay when on holiday. Surfing the 'net in advance of our trip, I came across the website of Center Court historic properties in Key West. These folks have a large selection of cottages and house in and around the historic center of Key West. The website is highly funtional, offering you an easy opportunity to tour the properties via slideshow, and to view the up-to-date availability for your planned holiday dates.
Basically, you're getting a cottage with Center Court. We chose the Leeward Isle, mostly because of its size, private parking and location. These are generally NOT bed and breakfast accomodations, no morning meal happens. But, they usually have nicely appointed little kitchens, and a dependable daily maid service. And for the most part, you get the desired double with Key West accomodations, at least for us older folks. Great location and yet reasonably quiet, the neighbors and their motorcycles not withstanding.
Some of the cottages have private pools, others have outdoor hot tubs and access to Center-Court owned pools, usually with a few hundred feet of the place. FWIW, an outdoor hot tub in June will be the last thing you'd want to do. You'd probably enjoy that more when the winter cold comes in January. That's a joke. ;)
The cottage is a historic "shotgun" style dwelling, which I suppose means that it "shoots" out toward the street in a staight line. The lots for all of these type of houses are long, skinny rectangles, with minimum street front presence.
Again, one nice thing for us is that the Leeward Isle cottage had a private, off-road parking lane...and parking can be dicey in Key West. I notice one downtown parking meter that charged 25 cents for FIVE minutes. FIVE minutes. I suppose that's for people who need to stop at a roadside bar long enough to get a daiquiri.
Inside, the cottage was well-cooled via a system of thermostatted room air conditioners, and it also had several nice ceiling fans...essential stuff in south Florida. And if we'd been in the mood to sit on the front porch with our morning or afternoon drinks, it had a nice little porch and some chairs. For me, it was a bit hot in June for such behavior...I preferred nailing my cold beer inside in the den.
Oh, BTW...the address below is for the Center Court's main office. The Leeward Isle Cottage itself is located at 529 Olivia Street. Theme: OtherPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 915 Center St., , Key West, Florida 33040Phone: 800) 797-8787Directions: Office is located in a little mall just off Duval Street, maybe a block north of Truman Avenue. ? Leeward Cottage itself, take Truman to Duval. Turn right and go about three blocks. Left on Olivia Street and look left right after you pass Center Street.Website: www.centercourtkw.com/ Other Contact: or (305) 296-9292
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I have stayed here 3 times in the past 3 years. I enjoy Gert and Della who oversee the house and all of the guests are equally nice.
The Hollinsed House features a pool, wi-fi access, 7 spacious suites including studios, one & two bedroom condos that are fully equipped for your convenience. Kitchens include microwaves, coffeemakers, blenders, toasters, and all of the comforts you're used to having at home. Large private bathrooms, ceiling fans, cable TV, VCR's, and air conditioning. And local trips and excursions can be arranged.
All suites have private entrances, sun decks and telephone with free local calls.
I would highly recommend this guesthouse to anyone visiting Key West. The location, accomodations, and ambience are hard to beat.
Gert "The Skirt", manages this guest house and has for quite a while. She makes everyone feel like they are truly coming home. I have stayed here 3 times in the past three years for Fantasy Fest and it is always sold out for that week in late October but Gert can usually find alternate accomodations should that be necessary.
My room #7 is somewhat secluded behind the main house and I like it because it is quiet and cool being surrounded by trees.
The guest house is close to all the action on Duval Street, plus it is close to Fausto's delicatessen & grocery store and Sarabeth's restaurant at the corner of Southard & Simonton.
Parking is at a premium anywhere in Key West but the Hollinsed House usually has two or three free parking spots. If not, there is public parking on streets nearby. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 611 & 609 Southard Street Key West, FL. 33040Phone: 1-(800) 296-6166 or (305) 295-9Directions: Located in Old Town midway between Mallory Square and the Southernmost Point. One block north of Simonton St. and two blocks north of Duval Street. Parallel to Fleming St and Angela St.Website: http://www.hollinsedhousecondos.com/HTML/main_frameset.htm Other Contact: http://www.keywestbargains.com/H
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 Our room by forroad2000
The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The staff is outstanding. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 535 Frances Street, , Key West, Florida 33040Phone: 1-800-294-8530Directions: Old town historic districtWebsite: www.bottleinn.com Other Contact: 1-305-294-8530
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 Just beautiful, isn't it?? by pchamlis
Hey, while we're on the subject, I suggest staying on the southern part of Key West. The northwestern area, near Mallory Square and all the bars, is NOISY and RAUCOUS from sundown to sunup. So if you're into a few hours of sleep each night, as am I...you'll head south on Key West.
This appears to be a terrific place to spend some bed and breakfast time. They have wonderful grounds, and the house is gorgeous...and old Victorian that would makes one think lovingly of the Bay Area three thousand miles away.
As accomodations go, this will be on the deluxe scale for B&Bs. If you want to spend bigger money in Key West, ignore the Hiltons and such at the other end of Duval Street and relax here.
Also very close to the Hemingway House and the Lighthouse, as well as the "southernmost point" marker. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1327 Duval St, , Key West, Florida 33040Phone: (305) 294-0715Directions: Truman Avenue into Key West, turn left on Duval. Drive until you're about out of road and look to your right.Website: www.southernmostpoint.com Other Contact: Fax: (305) 296-0641
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| Southernmost Hotel: Looks like an OK place if you want a motel.
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 THE Southernmost Motel in the
continental USA by pchamlis
The SM looks to be clean and well-situation, plenty of parking and very close to all the major items of interest in Key West. The Hemingway House and Lighthouse are maybe three blocks away. Even the hike to Mallory Square isn't more than about 8-9 blocks down Duval Street.
Quite honestly, this was the best lookin "motel" on the southern end of Key West. There are some pricier and fancier "hotel" type places (Hyatts or something) on the north/west side, near Mallory Square. I"m sure they're way more money than the Southernmost.
Now, I have no qualms about spending "more money" sometimes, but I like to feel like I"m getting something special. The NW side Hyatts, etc. aren't special IMHO. If you want to spend more money, I'd suggest moving to my next tip, the Southernmost Bed and Breakfast Inn.
CHECK OUT the TRIP ADVISOR reviews on the website below:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34345-d224531-Reviews-Southernmost_Hotel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html Theme: MotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 1319 Duval Street, , Key West, Florida 33040Directions: Truman Avenue into Key West, and left on Duval. Drive until you almost run out of land and look to your left. (Right across from the Butterfly Conservatory)
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entrance to Simonton Court by TheTravelSlut, 4 more photos
This resort is ADULTS ONLY and consists of 5 separate living areas:
The Inn @ Simonton Court (9 rooms)--a group of unique rooms that were formerly part of a cigar factory, none are alike, all are charming
The Manor House (2 rooms)--- an old restored shotgun house and each room is poolside
The Cottages (9 rooms)--- an all-kitchenette, private home-type room and set for 2 couples
The Mansion (6 rooms)--- a romantic Victorian residence
The Townhouse (4 rooms)--- the most elegant accomodation, 2 story secluded suites which share small pools and face the courtyard and can be configured to accomodate many guests
This resort has a high number of return guests due to its location, service, accomodations and many that I interacted with seemed to feel that all guests were part of the "family"
This ADULTS ONLY resort has:
Four pools
A hot tub
Porches and patios
Complimentary continental breakfast
Non-Smoking in rooms
Minimum stays with deposits required
All units have private bath, air conditioning, ceiling fans, vable TV, VCR, phones, safe & refrigerator
Many garden areas, secluded areas, and quiet areas
Low season = June 1 through September 30 Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 320 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040Phone: 800-944-2687 or 305-294-6386Directions: 1 block north of Duval Street in the middle of Old TownWebsite: http://www.simontoncourt.com Other Contact: 305-293-8466 (fax)
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