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
729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
From $273/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
Fodor's
"An enchanting combination of flora and fauna makes this 1904 Victorian house a welcoming retreat." Full review
Lonely Planet
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
Travel + Leisure
"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
Rough Guide
Star
"The fabulous gardens, TV-free rooms, sumptuous breakfasts (try the banana pancakes) and wine served each evening make for a deeply relaxing stay."
Oyster
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
Lonely Planet
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
601 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $209/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
"This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swimming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with four-poster beds." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This bed and breakfast – set inside historic Bahamian conch cottages – epitomises Key West’s easy, breezy subtropical charm." Full review
The Telegraph
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