Key West has many beautiful old homes that have been renovated and are now Bed & Breakfasts as well as a torrent of 4+ star hotels to choose from and all around the same price point. The amenities differ, the styles are vastly different and there is a wide variety of locals even for such a small island. So which one is right for you?
Key West Bed and Breakfasts offer:
? Complimentary breakfast. Most are continental self-serve type but some offer a full breakfast served family style such as The Mermaid and Alligator located in Key West?s Old Town district.
? Happy Hour in the early evening with wine and snacks usually located in the ?parlor? of the B&B and always in the company of the proprietors and other guests in which to socialize with.
? Private courtyards with beautiful, lush gardens to read and relax in. In Key West some B&B?s including, The Duval House, offer their own pool to spend a lazy afternoon floating in.
? Opportunities to not only meet and socialize with the owners and to make a genuine, personal connection with them, but to meet other guests with whom you may never would have had an opportunity to otherwise.
? Comfortable rooms in a intimate setting that feels more like ?home? than what can sometimes be the more cold, corporate feel of a hotel.
? Many B&Bs are often beautifully renovated, stately homes with some historical significance, such as the Tropical Inn which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located on historic Duval Street in Key West.
? Gourmet quality food prepared by the owners who base their reputation on spectacular meals.
? All inclusive pricing. You won?t worry about what the snacks in the mini bar cost here, everything in your room is usually included.
? Owners knowledgeable with the area enough to offer personal reviews and experiences with the dining and entertainment offered locally. Often B&B?s will network with other area businesses to offer package deals or discounts.
? Romantic getaways including chocolate and champagne in your room. They often offer packages with massages for two, carriage rides, and private dining. When dealing with a B&B you can usually speak to the proprietors personally in advance to arrange whatever romantic ideas you dream up a reality.
Key ?West Hotels offer:
Amenities such as pools, gyms, workout centers, conference rooms, business centers and laundry services.
? For the convenience of their guests, they offer twenty-four hour room service and in-room coffee. You?ll also find mini bars stocked with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as an assortment of sweet and salty snacks. Their restaurant?s are usually highly rated like Cafe Maquesa found in the The Marquesa Hotel which boats the highest Zagat rating of any restaurant in Key West.
? Most hotels are found in convenient locations surrounding airports and financial centers or near family attractions and some are beach front such as The Ocean Key Resort in Key West.
? Discounts on room rates, group rates, conference rates, AAA discounts and much more. Most are listed on top hotel search engines for more discounts and special pricing offers.
? Wedding services are abundant at most hotel?s with wedding planners, banquet facilities and ballrooms and the hotel large parties can utilize a hotel?s ballroom and block out rooms for guest?s to stay in at a reduced price.
Whether you choose the homey, country feel of a B&B or the amenities a hotel offers, either way you?re sure to enjoy your stay in Key West.
Jaime Love
Jaime Love is a professional writer specializing in travel and leisure. With a passion to share thoughts, opinions and facts on these subjects to help educate her readers and followers about such topics. In her free time, she enjoys traveling. When not traveling, Love?s home base is in sunny Tampa, FL with her family.
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