Key West Marriott Beachside HotelvsIsland House
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel and Island House are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel ranks significantly better than Island House. Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel comes in at 77 with accolades from 4 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel
3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This hotel vies for convention business with one of the biggest ballrooms in Key West, but it also appeals to families with its spacious condo units decorated with impeccable good taste." Full review
Frommer's
"Key West's newest luxury resort, this one is right at the entrance to Key West, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the only one in town to boast a helicopter pad on the roof." Full review
Star Service
"The 280-sq-ft hotel rooms might be compact, but the one- to three-bedroom apartment-like accommodations are among the largest and most attractive on the island." Full review
Gayot
"Set on seven acres, the resort has a private beach, heated swimming pool and cabanas and the latest luxe room amenities."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 222-room Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel is a waterfront property located away from the party atmosphere of downtown Key West (a free shuttle takes guests to and from the action)." Full review
Island House
1129 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040
From $334/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Geared specifically toward gay men, this hotel features a health club, a video lounge, a café and bar, and rooms in historic digs." Full review
Rough Guide
"Men-only, clothing optional resort that’s one of the few remaining cruisey accommodation options in town: there’s a sauna, video room and large pool-cum-sundeck."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in historic Key West, Island House is a 34-room boutique designed exclusively for gay men." Full review
Time Out
"Here, amid lush foliage and gingerbread architecture, guests shed their clothes and inhibitions. Bronzed Muscle Marys glisten under the mist spray system on the sun deck or bare all by the pool." Full review