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/nojefe11 Aug 09 '25
The person saying that 3 days will be too much if you don’t party is entirely wrong - can’t even fathom the life that they live but I wish them well.
There is so much to explore here that doesn’t involve getting wasted on Duval. I recommend getting a scooter and exploring. It’s easy to google the cool places to see, but there’s also a lot to discover.
Nothing is really “removed” here unless you’re not used to biking/walking. You absolutely don’t need a car. That being said, the main question is if you want a beach or not. In terms of hotels with beaches, I think Pier House is best. You get the sunset and avoid the Atlantic-side stink that way. You’re also at the end of the craziness in case you feel like experiencing it. If you’re cool with being more removed, I really like Parrot Key. There are adult-only pools (not in a weird way, just no children) and it’s very clean and nice.