Picolo recommends · Hotel in Key West, Florida
The Gardens Hotel
A small hotel hidden in a thick tropical garden in the middle of Old Town, with breakfast included and two pools in the shade.
Walk through the gate at The Gardens Hotel and the town disappears behind palms, orchids and tall trees. The rooms are in low buildings spread through the garden, connected by narrow paths.
Breakfast is included, and there are two outdoor pools for the hottest part of the day. Duval Street is a few minutes away when you want it.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Gardens Hotel
We chose The Gardens for its calm. It is one of the few places in Old Town where you can spend an afternoon in the shade and hear only birds.
With few rooms, the best dates sell out early. Book well ahead for the winter season.
What you get
- Large tropical garden
- Two outdoor pools
- Breakfast included
- Small and personal
- Bikes are the easy way around town
A day at The Gardens Hotel
- Morning
- Breakfast in the garden before the heat arrives.
- Midday
- A bike ride to Fort Zachary Taylor beach.
- Afternoon
- A nap by the pool under the trees.
- Evening
- A five-minute walk to dinner on Duval.
Location
Key West, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about The Gardens Hotel
Is breakfast included at The Gardens Hotel?
Yes, breakfast is included in the stay.
Does The Gardens Hotel have a pool?
Yes, it has two outdoor pools in the garden.
Is The Gardens Hotel quiet?
Yes. It sits in Old Town, but the garden shuts out most of the street noise.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three other Key West hotels, each picked for a different reason.
Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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