ISLAND CITY HOUSE HOTEL
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Built in 1889, this impressive Creole house is one of the best addresses of Key West, located in the quiet part of the old town. A small staircase connects each of the three floors, each time through huge wooden terraces where sofas invite to idleness. Each room has a kitchenette, a very stylish water room with antique and sculpted washbasins, as well as TV. The exoticism of the 1930 s or 1940 s reigns here, with wooden furniture such as the enormous comfort of rooms, or the cosy and arched side of queen-size beds. Adjoining this residence, in the middle of the tropical garden where breakfast is served every morning, the owners have rehabilitated a former cigar factory, which has all the pirate look with its bare wooden facades. Hidden in this lush vegetation, among bougainvillea and palm trees, a magnificent swimming pool whose bottom represents a crocodile. Relax is absolutely recommended at the solarium, whose access lies at the back of the building by the last staircase: The view on all the roofs of Key West is captivating.
We were in Arch House, just in front of the street… to avoid to say « on the street ».
I am used to rent suites in hôtels, but i Must say that this stay has been the worst in my Life : if you look for quiet and peacefull nights, don’t come here. Eaton street is a like a non stop Highway with numerous trucks, spécially my from 5.00am in the morning.
The icing on the cake has been that gaz truck provider, that made his refillement IN THE COURTYARD at 5.30am , without taking in account the rest and the sleeping o us, clients located in the front rooms suites. It was a nightmare. We Won’t ever come back here.