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The Mermaid & The AlligatorvsKimpton Ridley House
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, The Mermaid & The Alligator is the choice of most writers compared to Cypress House Hotel : Key West. The Mermaid & The Alligator comes in at #12 in Key West with approval from 5 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Mermaid & The Alligator
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
From $273/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
"An enchanting combination of flora and fauna makes this 1904 Victorian house a welcoming retreat." Full review
Top Choice
"It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewelry store of Keys hotels, but this place, located in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job." Full review
"What makes the Mermaid & the Alligator stand out?... is it simply that the inn, though only a 10-minute walk from the beach, hides in a palm and bromeliad jungle." Full review
Star
"The fabulous gardens, TV-free rooms, sumptuous breakfasts (try the banana pancakes) and wine served each evening make for a deeply relaxing stay."
Upscale
"The home is a quiet and peaceful area that is steps from the heart of the entertainment district. There is a lush interior garden with hammock, lounge chairs, and plunge pool." Full review
Top choice
"Each of the nine rooms is individually designed with a great mix of modern comfort, Keys Colonial ambience and playful laughs." Full review
Kimpton Ridley House
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
The Telegraph
601 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $209/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
"This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swimming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with four-poster beds." Full review
8.0
"This bed and breakfast – set inside historic Bahamian conch cottages – epitomises Key West’s easy, breezy subtropical charm." Full review
7.0
"A collection of five historic inns across Key West’s Old Town is now Kimpton Key West, with contemporary interiors in a nautical scheme, idiosyncratic architecture and a great deal of charm" Full review