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The Mermaid & The Alligator vs The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Reach Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks slightly higher than The Mermaid & The Alligator. The Reach Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks #8 in Key West with endorsements from 8 sources like Jetsetter, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

The Mermaid & The Alligator
The Mermaid & The Alligator
7 / 10
729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
From $273 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
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Fodor's Fodor's
"An enchanting combination of flora and fauna makes this 1904 Victorian house a welcoming retreat." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Rough Guide 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 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." Full review
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The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
8 / 10
1435 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $369 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Newly refurbished guest rooms are large, with modernized decor and custom furnishings that are vibrant and crisp." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"All 150 breezy rooms at the Reach Resort have coconut-shell headboards, bathrooms with abstract art, and private balconies." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Near Duval Street, the Reach Resort sits on stilts and overlooks the water. Rooms are large, light, and furnished in wicker. Try to book one with ocean views."
Star Service Star Service
"The air-conditioned lobby is a cool retreat in the sweltering summer months. The decor is bold, theatrical and contemporary, and has much in common with current South Beach trends." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Vacationers to Key West in search of serene and elegant accommodations will find just what the doctor ordered at The Reach... The crown jewel of the resort is its 450-foot, white-sand private beach."
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