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The Mermaid & The AlligatorvsIsland City House Hotel
Both The Mermaid & The Alligator and Island City House Hotel are endorsed by professionals. Overall, The Mermaid & The Alligator scores significantly better than Island City House Hotel. The Mermaid & The Alligator comes in at 83 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
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 PlanetTop choice
"Each of the nine rooms is individually designed with a great mix of modern comfort, Keys Colonial ambience and playful laughs." Full review
Island City House Hotel Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
411 William St, Key West, FL 33040
From $334/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Kitchenette
Fodor's "A private garden with brick walkways, tropical plants, and a canopy of palms sets this convivial guesthouse apart from the pack." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This all-suite, 24 room property has three quaint "houses" with one- and two-bedroom suites, each with a porch or balcony where rocking chairs or hammocks can be found." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Three separate and unique buildings share a patio and pool in this historic three-story house. The Cigar House section offers larger bedrooms."
Rough Guide "The luxurious studios and oneor two-bedroom apartments overlook the pool and tropical gardens, and are accessed by a shady tunnel from the main street."
Time Out "The oldest guesthouse on the island consists of three lovely balconied houses ranged around a semi-tropical courtyard, with 24 luxurious suites with colonial-style furnishings and hardwood floors" Full review
Frommer's "Another charmer of a variation on the Key West theme of historic architecture and a fetching heated pool set amid palmy verdant gardens" Full review
