The Mermaid & The AlligatorvsThe Marker Key West
Both The Mermaid & The Alligator and The Marker Waterfront Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Mermaid & The Alligator is preferred by most professionals compared to The Marker Waterfront Resort. The Mermaid & The Alligator has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
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
The Marker Key West
200 William Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $259/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"Sunny luxury accommodations in heart of Key West."
Travel + Leisure
"The Marker Waterfront Resort made history in 2014, when it became the first newly built hotel to open in Key West in more than two decades." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Designed to blend into the neighborhood’s historic Bahamian conch cottages and Victorian-style homes, it has an air of under-the-radar cool." Full review
Star Service
"This is the first built-from-scratch hotel to debut in Key West in nearly two decades. Its arrival signals a sophisticated new boutique option, purpose-built for demanding leisure travelers." Full review