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526 Angela St, Key West, FL 33040
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The Gardens Hotel
Ranked #4 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 769 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Duval street(17)
  • Old town(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Continental breakfast(7)
  • Special place(6)
  • Very comfortable(6)
  • Hot tub(6)
  • Pool bar(6)
  • Lush gardens(6)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
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Atlanta, Georgia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“key West at its Best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile
4
people found this review helpful

The property was beautiful, has a romantic ambiance, and great service. We were welcomed by Tippy and she set the stage for a perfect stay. She was bubbly and fun with wonderful recommendations. Billy the bartender is well known to all guests for his great service and wonderful drinks. The rooms are well appointed. This property is definitely worth the dollars spent.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Overall very good.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
2
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Stayed here for 4 nights. Overall very good. Friendly staff, good location. Would return.
Only negative comments would be: front desk recommended two restaurants that were AWFUL. And next day other staffers agreed. The gardens do not seem to be well taken care of ... a lot of Palm trees seemingly half dead, and the place was unkempt; needed a lot of pruning. Unannounced male singer on Thursday was enough to make us leave hotel to get away from the noise. Site is within Key West airport final approach and occasionally it suffers from jet noise but not enough to lose sleep over. Poolside breakfast a huge treat. Loved it, loved it. A couple of staff members were beyond nice ... true gems but didn't get their names! One, a lady, seen briefly in their wine video, tends to Thelma and Louis. Thank you so much!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jim Marquardt, General Manager at The Gardens Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012
First, thank you for your review. I feel I have to address your issues here as they are misleading. The two restaurants in question are 915 and B.O.'s fishwagon. B.O.'s is Zagat rated and 915 recently cooked for and was invited back to cook at the James Beard Foundation. I am highly surprised to hear they where awful. With regard to our Gardens, the very nature of the historic Peggy Mills gardens was and still is nature preserved. The look is and will continue to be somewhat manicured but not to the extent of a chain hotel. It is almost a preserve. The variety of palms have many growth cycles some of which are not to be trimmed as is the case of the huge center palm. Our grounds are watered twice a day via cystern and well - part of our green hotel campaign. The unannounced singer was a guest of one of our guests flown in from New York City, Mr. Cliff Curtis and Tony Danza. It lasted from 6 - 8pm. Finally the airplanes. On an island of 2 miles by 4 miles it is impossible to not hear planes arriving and departing anywhere on this island.

I am happy to here you enjoyed some aspects of our Hotel and met Alicia. She is a gem.

I hope this response helps you understand several aspects of our Island home and we look forward to responding to any of your concerns in person rather than in this manner. we all look forward to your return.
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Allentown, Pennsylvania
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location, great service, great B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

My husband and I needed to find a place to stay for our friends wedding in July 2011. We decided on the Gardens hotel due to the great reviews, the search for a romantic getaway and the location. We were very pleased with the amenities and service, especially the great hospitality from Billy the bartender which even gave us a fishing trip on his boat at a very reasonable price. The staff was so friendly that we were even invited to the elaborate "commitment party" given by the owner which made for a wonderful evening and by no means had we felt like we were party crashers. We were by far the youngest couple at the B&B while we were there (we are in our early 30's) however by no means did the B&B feel stuffy or lacked energy at the bar. Key West can get crazy....If you want to get a quiet nights and be able to sleep by the pool without distractions in between your celebrations, Gardens hotel is the place for you. The one and only thing I could suggest the B&B to improve on is breakfast. Not to say the breakfast was bad however during our three day stay, we had scrambled eggs (flavored slightly different each time) as the hot breakfast. Variety would be nice...

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Punta Gorda, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Our Stay at the Garden Hotel in Key West”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stumbled across the Garden Hotel in Key West while surfing the internet. What a fantastic find!! From the minute we entered the main house to check-in for our stay we were treated like royalty! The staff is engaging and genuine. Not only do they provide services with one-on-one attention, but they take the time to stop and say hello or talk to you while you are having a drink at the bar. They actually get to know all guests by name personally. Now let me add that the grounds are beautifully maintained and quite charming. The rooms are gorgeous and impeccably decorated. Breakfast by the pool is wonderful! This is truly a secluded oasis hidden away in the heart of Old Town Key West! Your hotel search need not go any further... call and book your piece of paradise now!!

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful Place to Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My husband & I just spend two wonderful days at the Gardens and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The location is central but pleasantly quiet and peaceful. The garden is awesome and service friendly and professional. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for peace and quiet in a luxurious surrounding!

Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
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526 Angela St, Key West, FL 33040
Price range (per night):* INR8,108 - 38,864

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