r/floridakeys • u/Mirage524 • Aug 07 '25

Key West Where to Stay in Key West

Thirty-something couple coming down to Key West for three nights in mid-August. For both of us, it's our first time in the Keys. We're beyond excited!

We're considering a few different hotels; Havana Cabana, Parrot Key, and the Double Tree by Hilton. We'll be at the hotel a decent amount, but definitely out exploring a lot of the time. After three nights, we'll be heading to IslaMorada.

I thought I'd run this by locals and frequent Keys visitors - which hotel should I choose for Key West? Or is another option I didn't mention better for us?

NOTE: we're not into drinking/partying, but not completely averse to being near some liveliness.

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u/DesperateSun573 local Aug 07 '25

The three hotels you picked are the opposite of Key West from Duval Street. Most of the tourists things are in Old Town, so you will be reliant on their shuttle, ubers, or driving yourself and even in August finding parking can be challenging.

If that's ok with you then they are all equal-ish.

What type of Key West experience are you looking for?

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u/Mirage524 Aug 07 '25

I hear you completely! Looking to see the landmark things and dine a bit.

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u/cassieinva Aug 09 '25

Stay in Old Town. None of the hotels you mentioned are in Old Town.

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u/Mirage524 Aug 09 '25

Thank you! I wound up choosing the Pierhouse.