Marquesa Hotel | T+L 500 2008 | Travel + Leisure

Marquesa Hotel

No. 1 in Florida

Four interconnected clapboard houses dating from the 1880's, set around pools and gardens in Key West's picturesque historic district.

Score 87.7
Stats 27 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge A tranquil oasis in the center of town, with a stellar staff.
Rooms to Book No. 14, for dormer windows and cozy reading nooks; No. 10, for its private porch.
Don't Miss Renting bikes from the hotel to pedal around Old Town.
Cost Doubles from $330. No guests under 14.
Contact 600 Fleming Street
800/869-4631 or 305/292-1919

www.marquesa.com

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“The Marquesa's courtyard—two small pools surrounded by tropical plantings—is exquisite. Service is graciousness defined: a glass of white wine when you check in, a receptionist who remembers your name when you call six months later....” MORE»

—Peter Frank
“Best of the Florida Keys” in Travel + Leisure, Mar 2003