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The Mermaid & The AlligatorvsMarquesa Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Marquesa Hotel scores significantly higher than The Mermaid & The Alligator. Marquesa Hotel scores 95 with accolades from 11 sources including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide 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
Marquesa Hotel
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Rough Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
From $398/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "A small historic hotel with big resort amenities, the Marquesa is steps from raucous Duval Street."
Fodor's "Elegant rooms surround a courtyard and have antique and reproduction furnishings, earthy tones with black-and-white accents, marble baths, and outdoor sitting areas." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Refurbished from 1884 conch houses, the Marquesa Hotel is a compound of four buildings surrounding lovely interior gardens and two pools." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two of the houses are restored Victorian homes filled with antiques, and the other two are opulent, with four-poster beds and floral spreads."
Star Service "This is a fine boutique-hotel with a long list of repeat clients that would never stay anywhere but here." Full review
Rough Guide "A grand guesthouse built in 1884 with a formal clientele and lush green surroundings including its own onsite waterfall and swimming pools."
Gayot "This property was once a collection of conch houses from 1884. Although it has been upgraded, it still has a classic seaside look. It is one block from Duval Street, the center of Key West action."
The Telegraph8.0
"A boutique hotel located in the heart of Key West’s charming Old Town district, Marquesa is amongst the most sophisticated options on the island." Full review
Travel + Leisure "1884 clapboard houses set back from busy Duval Street. A no-cell-phones-in-public-spaces policy helps to keep the peace." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There are a total of 44 rooms between them (called Marquesa Hotel collectively) and three pools. You feel like you're in Key West and only Key West here. True sense of place, zero kitsch." Full review
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There's quite a bit of variety between the different buildings so be sure to specify and ask questions when booking.
