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The Mermaid & The Alligator vs The Weatherstation Inn

Both The Mermaid & The Alligator and The Weatherstation Inn are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Mermaid & The Alligator ranks significantly better than The Weatherstation Inn. The Mermaid & The Alligator comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Lonely Planet.

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 Weatherstation Inn
The Weatherstation Inn
7 / 10
57 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
From $417 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Originally built in 1912 as a weather station, this beautifully restored, meticulously maintained, Renaissance-style inn is just 2 blocks from Duval Street but seems worlds away." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This charming, 8-room property is housed in a historic building on a quiet street in Old Town Key West, within walking distance to some of the major tourist attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A former weather station, this two-story inn has been restored with attention to detail. Two blocks from Duval Street, it is located on the tropical grounds of the Old Navy Yard."