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Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton vs Island House

Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Island House are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores significantly better than Island House. Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort comes in at 83 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Gayot, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
9 / 10
1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040
From $395 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"The 311 rooms are now airy and loftlike... rooms in the original building are the best, for their idiosyncratic layout and 15 rooms with large balconies."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rita Hayworth and Gregory Peck are among the stars who once stayed at this revamped 1920 compound, another product of Henry Flagler's bold vision." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Boasting Key West's largest private beach (at over 1,000 feet), Casa Marina Resort is a tropical escape just minutes from the island's main attractions."
Frommer's Frommer's
"It’s a great choice for couples and especially families looking for a touch of class along with plenty of activities, upscale amenities, and extras." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This opulent 311-room hotel was built in the 1920s by railroad magnate Henry Flagler. The lobby still retains its old-world splendor, but the recently renovated rooms are thoroughly modern." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Casa Marina is certainly the top spot on the island for demanding globetrotters seeking history and luxury." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"At any moment, you expect the landed gentry to walk across the oceanfront lawn, just as they did when this 13-acre resort was built back in the 1920s." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Conceived by oil tycoon and South Florida developer Henry Flagler, Casa Marina is one of the island’s most historic and storied resorts." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Historic Gatsby-era hotel on the largest private beach on Key West." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"It's got the largest private beach in Key West, making it feel special and secluded." Full review
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Island House
Island House
7 / 10
1129 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040
From $334 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Geared specifically toward gay men, this hotel features a health club, a video lounge, a café and bar, and rooms in historic digs." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Men-only, clothing optional resort that’s one of the few remaining cruisey accommodation options in town: there’s a sauna, video room and large pool-cum-sundeck."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in historic Key West, Island House is a 34-room boutique designed exclusively for gay men." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Here, amid lush foliage and gingerbread architecture, guests shed their clothes and inhibitions. Bronzed Muscle Marys glisten under the mist spray system on the sun deck or bare all by the pool." Full review