The Key West hotels, inns, and B & Bs listed here offer discounted rates to attendees of the Key West Literary Seminar and Writers’ Workshops. Please confirm these offers with the respective establishments and be sure to mention the Seminar when you ask for rates. We encourage you to book early, as only a limited number of rooms are set aside.
Walk time indicates how far accommodations are from our January headquarters at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street.
Two of Key West’s most charming facilities serve as official Seminar headquarters:
Marquesa Hotel
AAA Four Diamond rating
600 Fleming St. (5 minute walk)
www.marquesa.com / 800-869-4631
Paradise Inn
(10% discount for Seminar registrants)
819 Simonton St. (10 minute walk)
www.theparadiseinn.com / 800-888-9648
Other Seminar supporters and discounted accommodations:
Alexander Palms Court
Offering lodging accommodations in old town only two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and Duval Street, near the Southernmost Point. Our tropical compound style guest house offers comfortable, spacious accommodations ranging from standard rooms to full suites.
$10 off a night for KWLS guests.
715 South St. (20 minute walk)
www.alexanderpalms.com / 305-296-6413
Ambrosia Key West
Close to Duval Street, Ambrosia Key West offers an atmosphere of total relaxation. Rooms, suites, and town homes are furnished with either a queen- or king-sized bed dressed in designer linens. Start your day with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast served in our gazebo while listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfall. Spend your afternoon in one of our three tranquil pools surrounded by gently swaying palm trees. Amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fan, refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV, cordless phone, voice mail, high-speed internet access, and original artwork by local artists from the Florida Keys. Ambrosia welcomes children, friendly pets, and all major credit cards.
Ambrosia offers a 10% discount to Seminar registrants.
622 Fleming St. (5 minute walk)
www.ambrosiakeywest.com / 305-296-9838
Andrews Inn & Garden Cottages
Perfectly located in the heart of old town, we offer 10 rooms and suites starting at $199 per night. Seminar attendees can receive a 10% discount. Lush courtyard, heated pool, daily cocktail hour, and expanded champagne continental breakfast. Cottages include full kitchens and private decks with jacuzzis.
0 Whalton Lane (10 minute walk)
www.andrewsinn.com / 888-263-7393 or 305-294-7730
Authors Guesthouse
Authors Key West Guesthouse was conceived to honor the literary masters who lived and worked in quaint, colorful Key West. Born from this idea is our enchanting bed and breakfast, a compound of historic Conch-style houses, suites, and rooms. The perfect accommodations for your tropical Key West vacation!
$10 off a night for KWLS guests.
725 White St. (15 minute walk)
www.authorskeywest.com / 305-294-7381
Blue Parrot Inn
Originally Built in 1884, we are located in the heart of old town just minutes from Duval Street. The Blue Parrot Inn is a peaceful oasis of tranquility and beauty with lush tropical foliage and a relaxing pool area.
$10 off a night for KWLS guests.
916 Elizabeth St. (10 minute walk)
www.blueparrotinn.com / 305-296-0033
Crowne Plaza Key West – La Concha
Embrace history and luxury at the Crowne Plaza Key West – La Concha, a beautiful hotel and resort that exudes vintage charm and contemporary elegance. A National Historic Landmark in the heart of Key West’s Historic District, this legendary Key West hotel has been inspiring guests like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams since opening in 1926. From the moment you step into this iconic hotel, you feel relaxed and in harmony with our island energy. La Concha is within walking distance of beaches, parks, restaurants, bars, shops, museums, and Key West attractions including Mallory Square, Ernest Hemingway Home, Key West Aquarium, and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Enjoy shopping and dining on Duval Street, sunset sails, or exciting activities like diving and snorkeling. Whether you crave romance or relaxation, this Key West hotel is an easy escape at the edge of the Florida Keys.
430 Duval Street (Less than 400 feet from the San Carlos!)
Special rates for KWLS registrants: Sunday-Thursday $229/night; Friday-Saturday: $289/night. KWLS rate available via telephone advance reservation only: 305-296-2991.
www.laconchakeywest.com / 305-296-2991
Curry Mansion Inn
Winner Conde Nast Readers Choice Top One Hundred Hotels
The Curry Mansion Inn, located four blocks from the ferry terminal and one-half block from Duval Street, offers guests a relaxed yet luxurious setting. With its beautifully proportioned high-ceilinged rooms, wide and welcoming veranda, Tiffany sliding glass doors, antique furnishings, and soaring widow’s walk, the mansion offers an unparalleled example of Key West’s heritage of elegance. Adjoining the mansion are comfortable rooms surrounding a tropical courtyard and sun-drenched heated pool. Guests of the Curry Mansion Inn enjoy a complimentary full, hot breakfast, evening cocktail party, and on site parking.
10% discount for Seminar participants.
511 Caroline Street (5 minute walk)
www.currymansion.com / 800-253-3466
The Eden House
A tranquil, peaceful setting with all the amenities and none of the attitude. In historic old town Key West, just a short walk from Duval Street. Eden House hotel offers affordable rates, a heated pool, Jacuzzi, elevated sundeck, waterfalls, hammocks, swings, garden cafe, and friendly service– all in a lush, tropical setting.
15% discount for Seminar registrants.
1015 Fleming St. (10 minute walk)
www.edenhouse.com / 305-296-6868
El Patio Motel
El Patio is a 30 room motel designed in 1950s Art Deco style. We have two levels surrounding a lush tropical garden and fountain. On the third level of our motel we feature a peaceful, private roof deck with tropical plants. El Patio also has a sparkling swimming pool and a spacious sunning area. We are located on the Atlantic side of old town Key West, 2 blocks from the beach and 3 blocks from Duval Street.
20% discount for Seminar registrants.
800 Washington St. / (20 minute walk)
www.elpatiomotel.com / 866-533-5189 or 305-296-6531
Garden House
Located in the heart of the historic district in Key West, the Garden House offers affordable accommodations just two blocks from central Duval Street. Quietly enjoy tropical breezes while relaxing in our heated lagoon-style pool/spa, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and super-friendly innkeepers. Continental breakfast and beer-and-wine happy hour included with the price of your room. Call between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for your reservation requests. Queen rooms starting at $199.
10% discount to Seminar attendees.
329 Elizabeth Street (10 min walk)
www.the-garden-house.com / 800-695-6453 or 305-296-5368
The Grand
Frommer’s Travel Guide favorite for the last 10 years and a National Geographic Traveler Magazine “Insider Pick” for Jan/Feb 2009. Complimentary continental breakfast. Reasonable rates and free parking. Our Literary Seminar regulars return year after year.
$158 – $208 plus tax per night. 15% discount to Seminar participants (four-night minimum).
1116 Grinnell St. (20 minute walk)
www.thegrandguesthouse.com / 888-947-2630 or 305-294-0590
Ibis Bay Resort
The Ibis Bay waterfront resort offers jet-ski rentals, a small private beach and activities for the entire family. Parking is ample and free, rooms are tastefully tropical in decor and from the moment you arrive our staff will make you feel right at home. Free coffee every morning and a 10% discount for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Stoned Crab Restaurant.
15% discount for Seminar attendees (as low as $109/night after discount).
3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd (too far to walk to San Carlos; 15-20 minutes by bike)
www.ibisbayresort.com / 305-296-1043
Island House
Private, clothing-optional resort for men in old town Key West. Poolside café and bar. Luxury rooms. Heated pool, fully-equipped gym, sauna, steamroom, two Jacuzzis, and erotic video room. We were recently named “The best gay men’s resort in the world” by gay.com.
10% discount off rates for Seminar attendees. Please mention the Seminar when you call to book.
1129 Fleming St. (15 minute walk)
www.IslandHouseKeyWest.com / 305-294-6284
Key West Bed & Breakfast
Classic Caribbean Casual
Ask for special Seminar rates: $110-$225 plus tax
415 William Street (10 minute walk)
www.keywestbandb.com / 800-438-6155 or 305-296-7274
Ocean Breeze Inn
Old Town charm, Key West unique. 15-room resort motel ideally located in old town, heated pool, free parking.
15% discount for Seminar attendees
625 South St. (20 minute walk)
www.oceanbreezeinn.com /305-296-2829 or 877-879-2362
Old Town Manor
Old Town Manor is located just steps off of Duval Street in the heart of old town, fewer than 2 blocks away from the San Carlos Institute and all major attractions in old town Key West. We offer generous continental breakfasts, beautiful historic gardens, free DVD rentals, and free wireless Internet.
10% discount for Seminar attendees.
511 Eaton St. (5 minute walk)
www.oldtownmanor.com / 305-292-2170
Rent Key West Vacations
Distinctive private old town homes and oceanfront condominium rentals. Please mention the Literary Seminar when making a reservation.
1075 Duval St., Suite C11 (office)
www.rentkeywest.com / 800-833-7368
Rose Lane Villas
The Rose Lane Villas are nestled on a quiet lane off Duval Street in the heart of old town, less than two blocks from the San Carlos Institute. Our one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas come with pool, parking, fully equipped kitchens, and room to relax. Free wireless internet too! Mention the Literary Seminar and get a 10% discount.
522-524 Rose Lane (5 minute walk)
www.RoseLaneVillas.com / 305-292-2170 or 800-294-2170
Southernmost Hotel Collection
Southernmost Hotel Collection is a simple, yet sophisticated group of four unique hotels in historic old town, where Duval meets the Atlantic. Southernmost Hotel in the USA sits on the quieter side of the most active street in the area. Southernmost on the Beach offers a front row seat to the Atlantic Ocean’s sunrises and winter sunsets. And, La Mer and Dewey House are the only four diamond, oceanfront bed and breakfasts in Key West!
5% discount for Seminar participants.
1319 Duval St. / (10 minute walk)
www.southernmostresorts.com / 305-296-6577 or 800-354-4455
Tropical Inn
The intimacy of a historic bed and breakfast meets the cosmopolitan ambience of a stylish boutique hotel. Lush tropical garden with waterfall pool and inviting spa. Calm, all-adult ambience. Incomparable mid-Duval Street walk-to-everything location—only three blocks from the San Carlos Institute in the heart of old town Key West.
15% discount for Seminar participants (four-night minimum).
812 Duval St. / (5 minute walk)
www.tropicalinn.com / 305-294-9977
Westwinds – A Classical Community Inn
Features luxuriant gardens, library, expanded continental breakfast, two pools (one heated with spa), HDTV, wireless internet access, telephone, air-conditioning, coin-operated laundry, and courteous staff. Very close to Key West waterfront (2 blocks), Monroe County Library (3 blocks), Duval Street (4 blocks), and the San Carlos Institute (6 blocks).
AAA Three Diamond rating.
10% discount for Seminar attendees.
914 Eaton St. (10 minute walk)
www.westwindskeywest.com / 800-788-4150 or 305-296-4440