need hotel info for 1st Key West trip

BigR-KyParrothead · Post by **BigR-KyParrothead** » January 12, 2006 6:07 pm

hey guys, planning on making my 1st trip to key west this summer. anyone have any info they would share on a place to stay, in the moderate price range?

chitownpirate · Post by **chitownpirate** » January 12, 2006 6:11 pm

Have you checked the Changes in Latitude section in the forum? I got a lot of good recommendations for my trips.

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » January 12, 2006 8:01 pm

I think the best mid range place is the Best Western Hibiscus. Or High Biscuits as we like to call it

CrznDnUS1 · Post by **CrznDnUS1** » January 12, 2006 8:36 pm

it depend on what u are looking for. in the action, out of the action, or almost in the action, family place or not

. Again look in the CIL area, tons of ideas. We stayed at the Southermost hotel which was reasonable and one the quiet end of duval but close emought to walk and not get a DUI.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » January 12, 2006 8:58 pm

The great thing about summer is that the prices drop and you can get way more accomodation for your money. Last summer, I stayed at the Key West Harbor Inn for a couple of days. *Great* place, beautiful rooms, nice pool; on Elizabeth St. around the corner from Conch Republic Seafood and Schooner Wharf. Out of my price range in high season, but within reach in the summer. Most places drop their prices in the summer, so you can either upgrade your accomodations for about the same price, or pay less at the less expensive places.

hadessephy · Post by **hadessephy** » January 13, 2006 6:51 am

stay at the la concha, its haunted!!!

hadessephy · Post by **hadessephy** » January 13, 2006 6:52 am

we are staying at the sheraton the next time we go down, it was like 1200 for a week (though that was probably with travel points) it is right across from the biggest beach on the island.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 13, 2006 6:53 am

Check out The Douglas House, or The Lighthouse Court.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » January 13, 2006 8:55 am

Moving this to Changes in Latitudes....

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » May 11, 2006 11:54 pm

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » May 12, 2006 12:06 am

RinglingRingling wrote:Check out The Douglas House, or The Lighthouse Court.

did you have your own bathroom???
at the Lighthouse..

PARROT HEAD MIKE · Post by **PARROT HEAD MIKE** » May 12, 2006 12:46 am

Try the Southern Cross Hotel at 326 Duval St. it's not to expensive just make sure to ask for a room not on Duval St. Mine faced South and I had no problem sleeoing but then again I was kind of intoxicated every night so sleeping was easy. They have flat screen TVs now.
Phone (305) 294-3200
http://www.southerncrosshotel.com/

If you are looking to spend a lot try the Ocean Key Resort
http://www.oceankey.com/
or
Pier House @ 1 Duval St.
http://pierhouse.com/

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » May 12, 2006 12:51 am

Lots more info here...
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42239

Mr. Duval Crawl · Post by **Mr. Duval Crawl** » May 13, 2006 2:49 pm

stay at the Southern Most Hotel. it is very nice and rates are under $200 which is rare for being right on Duval Street. It is an easy walk to the bars yet far enough removed from the noise at night. It is one block to the ocean and has an awesome tiki bar.

tjtryon · Post by **tjtryon** » May 13, 2006 5:40 pm

Cubbie Bear wrote:I think the best mid range place is the Best Western Hibiscus. Or High Biscuits as we like to call it

I've stayed there several time, I agree, it's great price, and decent location. it's on Simonton, just a couple of blocks from Duval, the Lighthouse or the beach. If you are used to staying at the Hilton, don't be disappointed, this is not a fancy hotel, but the people are nice. Before you use the pool, have someone check the Chlorine levels, they were about 2x high last time I was there.

I've also stayed at the Best Western on Roosevelt, nice hotel, beautiful view, clean and reasonably priced. The main drawback there is the airport, as well as the fact it's on the opposit side of the island from Front/Duval, though I'd recommend it over the Hybiscus. If you're gonna go drinkin', take a taxi.