The Palms Hotel, Key West

The Palms Hotel - A Victorian guesthouse with heated pool, pet-friendly rooms, and bicycle rentals in historic Key West

Located within a 15-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, this 3-star Key West hotel spans 32 air-conditioned rooms across ground and second floors. The Palms Hotel provides daily continental breakfast from 8 AM to 11 AM, featuring pastries, juices, and fresh fruit. A heated outdoor pool sits alongside a poolside bar operating Thursday through Saturday from 3-8 PM with happy hour specials. The property features designated pet-friendly rooms accommodating dogs and cats up to 40 pounds, with select rooms allowing pets up to 75 pounds. Room amenities include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, while select units offer kitchenettes and seating areas. The Palms maintains complimentary amenities including Wi-Fi, a gas grill with picnic area, and limited first-come-first-served parking. Standing 6 miles from Key West International Airport, the hotel provides access to nearby attractions including the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.

Pros

Pool bar offers happy hour discounts from 3-5 PM Thursday through Saturday

Front desk provides bicycle rentals with basket, light, and lock for $18 per day

Pet-friendly policies accommodate various sizes of dogs and cats

Housekeeping service maintains rooms daily

Cons

Front office operates limited hours from 8:30 AM to 10 PM

Parking space is limited and may be challenging during peak periods