The Gardens HotelvsCasa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Gardens Hotel and Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Gardens Hotel scores slightly better than Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. The Gardens Hotel is ranked #2 in Key West with endorsements from 11 publications such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton Show All Reviews
1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040
From $395/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Casa Marina is certainly the top spot on the island for demanding globetrotters seeking history and luxury." Full review
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
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
"Historic Gatsby-era hotel on the largest private beach on Key West." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It's got the largest private beach in Key West, making it feel special and secluded." Full review