Seashell Motel & Key West HostelvsCrowne Plaza Key West-La Concha, an IHG Hotel
Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel and Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha ranks significantly higher than Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel. Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha comes in at 85 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Fodor's and Star Service.
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
"This isn’t our favorite hostel, but it’s about the only youth-oriented budget choice on the island." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A mere three-minute walk to the beach and to Old Key West, this hostel is usually full of young backpackers."
Rough Guide
"The cheapest digs in town are these grubby dorms, run by a friendly owner who provides bikes for rent."
Time Out
"Cheap dorm rooms down near the Southernmost Point, a five-minute walk from central Old Town." Full review
Frommer's
"This well-run hostel is a 3-minute walk to the beach and Old Town. Very busy with European backpackers, it's a great place to meet people." Full review
Crowne Plaza Key West-La Concha, an IHG Hotel
430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Crowne Plaza is a National Historic Landmark dating to 1926, but today this mid-range chain is well past its prime, and lacks the charm of other historic hotels, like The Weatherstation Inn." Full review
Star Service
"The chain may not be well-known for its resorts, but this property provides a dependable base for both leisure and business travelers." Full review
Frommer's
"Now part of the Crowne Plaza brand, the La Concha has managed to keep up with the times fairly nicely while both preserving key elements of its historic flair." Full review
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If you want to sleep better at night, ask for a room in back.
Lonely Planet
"A chain hotel, Crowne Plaza La Concha has a top-floor bar and observatory open to nonguests (though you’ll mainly gaze at unexciting rooftops)." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The tallest building in Key West at six stories high and one of the most iconic, La Concha Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Duval Street amidst all the hubbub." Full review
Fodor's
"Historic properties always have their quirks, and La Concha is no exception, but...this property also provides guests with a sought-after location, and plenty of fun and indulgent amenities." Full review