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The Mermaid & The Alligator vs Marquesa Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Marquesa Hotel scores significantly higher than The Mermaid & The Alligator. Marquesa Hotel scores 95 with accolades from 11 sources including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
The Mermaid & The Alligator
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
From $273 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
Fodor's
"An enchanting combination of flora and fauna makes this 1904 Victorian house a welcoming retreat."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewelry store of Keys hotels, but this place, located in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job."
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Travel + Leisure
"What makes the Mermaid & the Alligator stand out?... is it simply that the inn, though only a 10-minute walk from the beach, hides in a palm and bromeliad jungle."
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Rough Guide
Star
"The fabulous gardens, TV-free rooms, sumptuous breakfasts (try the banana pancakes) and wine served each evening make for a deeply relaxing stay."
Oyster
Upscale
"The home is a quiet and peaceful area that is steps from the heart of the entertainment district. There is a lush interior garden with hammock, lounge chairs, and plunge pool."
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Marquesa Hotel
Concierge
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600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
From $398 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"A small historic hotel with big resort amenities, the Marquesa is steps from raucous Duval Street."
Fodor's
"Elegant rooms surround a courtyard and have antique and reproduction furnishings, earthy tones with black-and-white accents, marble baths, and outdoor sitting areas."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Refurbished from 1884 conch houses, the Marquesa Hotel is a compound of four buildings surrounding lovely interior gardens and two pools."
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DK Eyewitness
"Two of the houses are restored Victorian homes filled with antiques, and the other two are opulent, with four-poster beds and floral spreads."
Star Service
"This is a fine boutique-hotel with a long list of repeat clients that would never stay anywhere but here."
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