The Gardens HotelvsCaribbean House
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Gardens Hotel scores significantly better than Caribbean House. The Gardens Hotel comes in at #3 in Key West with endorsements from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.
The Gardens Hotel 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
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"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
Frommer's
"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
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique B&B housed in a circa-1870 plantation-style mansion is the most graceful place to stay on the island." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An idyllic Key West hideaway, Gardens Hotel comprises carriage houses and an historic main house that is listed on the National Register."
Star Service
"Situated one block northeast of Duval Street, this hotel is an easy stroll from Mallory Square." Full review
Rough Guide
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."
Gayot
"An exquisitely appointed B&B set among historic botanical gardens."
Lonely Planet
"Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens?" Full review
Oyster
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
Caribbean House
226 Petronia Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $255/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
"In the heart of Bahama Village. The 10 small, brightly colored guest rooms aren’t too fancy, but it’s a happy, cozy bargain." Full review
Rough Guide
"Offering good value in a central location, the ten vibrant, spotless chambers at this Bahama Village guesthouse come with wi-fi, free coffee and cable TV."
Frommer's
"Its 10 spotless (though admittedly petite) rooms are mood-lifters, too, with their bright colors and cool modern art...if you love to travel with your dog(s), these may be the best digs on the island" Full review