Key West/Update?

hangoutgang · Post by **hangoutgang** » July 15, 2006 3:33 pm

Will be back to Key West in August (HOT! HOT! HOT!)and looking to book our rooms...any Hotel's still damaged from Katrina or the flooding? Any recommendations??

Thank You!!!!

Redlordamazon · Post by **Redlordamazon** » July 15, 2006 4:17 pm

I just booked The Reach in Key West for August. It comes highly recomended from a good friend who stays there a couple of times a year. The rate I got is 159.00 per night, but there is a usage fee also of around 15 dollars. I hear that it is on the only natural beach in Key West. You can find it with a simple google search. Good luck RLA

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » July 15, 2006 4:25 pm

Redlordamazon wrote:I just booked The Reach in Key West for August. It comes highly recomended from a good friend who stays there a couple of times a year. The rate I got is 159.00 per night, but there is a usage fee also of around 15 dollars. I hear that it is on the only natural beach in Key West. You can find it with a simple google search. Good luck RLA

the Reach was the alternate site of MOTM last year. A little cosy, but not too bad.

tjtryon · Post by **tjtryon** » July 15, 2006 9:10 pm

Best Western Hybiscus on Simonton. Clean and reasonable priced. Free WiFi if you desire. 2 minute walk from Duval, and about the same to the beach.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » July 15, 2006 9:13 pm

Depending on your budget, you might want to look at some of the guest houses, since the rates are down a little in the summer heat.

Last August I stayed at the Key West Harbor Inn, on Elizabeth St. It was *fantastic*!!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » July 15, 2006 10:10 pm

Try any of the Southernmost Hotels, the main complex is on Duval across from the Butterfly House (and within walking distance of the Southernmost Point).

You can use it's sister hotels' amenities which are more expensive. This includes pools, bars, as well as a beach. It's just to the right (south) of the Reach.

hangoutgang · Post by **hangoutgang** » July 16, 2006 1:59 pm

This is helpful...thanks everyone!

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » July 16, 2006 2:00 pm

hangoutgang wrote:This is helpful...thanks everyone!

Are you trying to keep it very much on the cheap, or would you like to spend for a nicer place? We can recommend either way...

lilsalty · Post by **lilsalty** » July 16, 2006 2:07 pm

We love the Curry Mansion on Caroline, right next to Duval. Rates are reasonable, and they include a great poolside breakfast (omelettes, cereals, bagels, fresh juices, coffee, etc) AND a daily cocktail hour (pour your own beer, wine, drinks plus snacks) with live music.

hangoutgang · Post by **hangoutgang** » July 16, 2006 8:01 pm

The last time we were in KW we stayed at the Comfort Inn but now looking to stay closer to Duval in 'old town' preferably in the $100-$150 range.. Thanks again everyone

lesphoto · Post by **lesphoto** » July 16, 2006 8:04 pm

Lot's of B+B's there... Angelina Guest house is a simple and inexpensive but very clean and nice place...and walking distance from My Blue Heaven...best breakfast in Key West!!

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » July 18, 2006 9:51 am

The Reach is undergoing MAJOR renovations as we speak. The Casa Marina might have started a major renovation project by now or they are just about to.
Call the hotel directly and ask them a few blunt questions and you'll know what kind of shape the place is in.

hobbes · Post by **hobbes** » August 7, 2006 3:18 pm

The El Patio Motel on Washington is a steal... best local place for lunch... El Sibonay? (lost the card with the correct spelling)

2ParrotMedics · Post by **2ParrotMedics** » August 8, 2006 1:44 pm

Stayed at Banana Bay back in May, It may be torn down by now.

parrotheadstueby · Post by **parrotheadstueby** » August 24, 2006 10:27 pm

Staye dat the Ocean Key 2 years ago now-they said they were doing work so the rooms were discounted to $175 a night-omg-the room had an amzaing view of Mallory Square and the cut a huge shower and jacuzzi next to the bed-and of course Captain Tony's about 125 steps away

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » August 25, 2006 12:38 pm

parrotheadstueby wrote:and of course Captain Tony's about 125 steps away

after a visit to Cap'n Tony's, 125 steps might as well be 2 miles

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 25, 2006 1:01 pm

hobbes wrote:The El Patio Motel on Washington is a steal... best local place for lunch... El Sibonay? (lost the card with the correct spelling)

El Siboney... and yes... mmmmmmmmmm.. Cuban food.. in economy-sized portions.

PartofthePhlock · Post by **PartofthePhlock** » August 25, 2006 1:05 pm

tjtryon wrote:Best Western Hybiscus on Simonton. Clean and reasonable priced. Free WiFi if you desire. 2 minute walk from Duval, and about the same to the beach.

Yeah, Hibiscus is a cool hotel. Pool, hot tub. Frig and microwave in the room. Walking distance to Old Town and close the the airport and Southernmost Point. Clean, big rooms.

Thats where I stay for the MOTM every year.

Enjoy your trip. Its going to be HOT HOT HOT!!

conched · Post by **conched** » August 29, 2006 12:29 pm

There are some beautiful photos of Key West at this forum.

http://72.32.109.245/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1135

http://72.32.109.245/forum/viewtopic.php?t=776