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The Gardens HotelvsAlexander???s Guest House
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, The Gardens Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Alexander's Gay and Lesbian Guesthouse. The Gardens Hotel ranks #2 in Key West with endorsements from 11 sources like Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
The Gardens Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Oyster Show All Reviews
526 Angela St, Key West, FL 33040
From $428/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"The former estate of Peggy Mills, a local garden lover, is now a romantic retreat situated in a lush botanical setting intertwined with walkways and dotted with fountains."
"The romantic inn offers several types of accommodations, from standard rooms with garden and courtyard views to a two-bedroom carriage house suite." Full review
"Behind the greenery is a Bahamian-style hideaway with luxuriously appointed rooms in the main house, garden and courtyard rooms in the carriage house, and one ultrasecluded cottage." Full review
"This boutique B&B housed in a circa-1870 plantation-style mansion is the most graceful place to stay on the island." Full review
"An idyllic Key West hideaway, Gardens Hotel comprises carriage houses and an historic main house that is listed on the National Register."
"Situated one block northeast of Duval Street, this hotel is an easy stroll from Mallory Square." Full review
Star
"One of the swishest hotels in town, this graceful inn has only 17 rooms, decked out in an airy Bahamian plantation style with flat-screen TVs, fresh flowers and enormous beds."
"An exquisitely appointed B&B set among historic botanical gardens."
"Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens?" Full review
Upscale
"Once Key West's largest private estate, the four-pearl Gardens Hotel is an intimate, 23-room boutique that caters to vacationers seeking romantic getaways." Full review
Alexander???s Guest House
Concierge
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Time Out
Frommer's
1118 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040
From $395/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
"This gay-oriented 17-room B&B is the most stylish on the island and is perfect for those allergic to antiques."
Star
"The antithesis of most antique-filled B&Bs, this sleek, gay-only spot has white modernist furniture in its large lobby."
"Key West has long ranked among the world’s top destinations for gay and lesbian vacationers." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"Alexander's Guesthouse is an intimate, 17-room bed and breakfast designed especially for the LGBT community and supporters." Full review
"This is probably the classiest queer guesthouse in town. The gardens are resplendent with banana trees and hibiscus, and the decor approaches boutique standard. There's a nudist sun deck." Full review
"It’s snazzier than ever in looks (bright, clean, and contemporary) and service (friendly and attentive from attractive staffers). There’s a pool and hot tub out back" Full review