Authors of Key West Guest House

9.0

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936 Guest reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness9.2/10

Service8.8/10

Comfort8.6/10

Condition8.8/10

Amenities8.4/10

Small spaces. Bathroom small. Advertises pool — just a jacuzzi. No parking. Have 2 hour window to check in. Blinds wouldn’t close.

Beautiful property. Staff was very friendly and helpful making checking in and out very easy. Room was nice and spacious and everything was clean. The pool outside was warm and a nice spot to relax after walking around. Would definitely come back next time I am in Key West.

The staff was wonderful!

Nice clean facility with pleasant staff. Had a nice large hot tub. Breakfast was good but not great for the price.

Lovely place.

Lovely place! The outdoor hot tub was really nice. Our poets room was very spacious and clean. The coffee and purified water are excellent. All three of us found the breakfast a bit underwhelming for a guest house. No hot food like sausage or bacon was available. The breakfast bagels and pastry were pretty good though wrapped in plastic. There were several choices of cereal in plastic containers, yogurt, cheese sticks and hard boiled eggs. Staff was very nice. Plenty of street parking. I would stay here again.

Great small, family run hotel. Quiet and safe area. Easy walk to all amenities. The little cottage is well set with a bedroom and a pullout sofa bed in the living room. Nice breakfast is served in the morning. Well priced. Would highly recommend it!

This property was absolutely beautiful Lived the room and location The staff was friendly and very nice 😊

We were looking for a property close to the West Ferry Terminal, 100 Grinnell Street, at the Historic Seaport. This property was a 12 min walk. Property contained several individual rooms with own entrances. Our room (Truman -2nd floor) was small but very colorful. Nice molding & comfortable bed. Towels were small and thin. Room was not sound proof which is why we gave it 3 stars for Condition. Roosters & garbage truck are your 5-6am wake up call. Felt it was a very nice place but overpriced.

Authors of Key West Guest House Feb 2025

Our room at Authors of the Keys West Guest House was a queen bed and a bathroom. Room space was in short supply. The front office is staffed till 5pm so if you will be arriving later than 5pm make arrangements. The breakfast was excellent, including great coffee, bagels, hard boiled eggs, fruit etc. Parking is limited to 2 on-site spaces.

Staff were great. Good location. Quiet. Nice room and comfortable bed. Only knock, the floors didn’t look dirty but the soles of our feet needed to be cleaned even after taking a shower.

The staff was friendly and helpful. Arrived early and they happily welcomed us. They held our bags while we went and explored the area. They provided us with maps and tourist highlights.

When checking in the lady on duty was very nice and helpful. The pool is very small. A little bigger than a pickup truck bed. The shower is very small also. If you are over 5’6” you will bump your head on the shower head. I was not going to leave them a bad review until the next morning the free breakfast was so very simple and not enough for all the guests. Breakfast starts a 8 in a very small office/serving room. Everyone was trying to make the best of it but there was NO COFFEE!!!! No instant coffee in the room and everyone waiting until 8 am for no coffee. It is a place to lay your head and that is about all I can say good about it.

Key West Poets Guesthouse

We loved our spacious, clean suite (Poet). The beds were very comfortable. The manager, Alex, was very accommodating and friendly. He provided me with a coffee maker and pods so that i can make coffee in the room. We thought the room could use more focused lighting, such as in the dining area and sofa area. The floors seemed very clean, but our feet would get dirty quickly. However, were were in a quiet area away from Duval Street and the noise. The breakfast was satisfying; i especially appreciated the hot oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs.

The room was clean but the bathroom was extremely small.

Tripped and fell on cobblestone, something to be careful of, but other than that the property was beautiful, and we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this property as a great place to stay!

Great time !

Everything was good, including the friendly staff, service, and location of the hotel.

Very quaint clean and staff very helpful

Bathroom sink area was so narrow it was hard to brush your teeth or comb your hair.

Nice

It was great but the roosters are out of control all hours of the night

Super clean place to stay!!

It was lovely and super clean!! Thank you!

comfortable, clean, only issue was I could hear everything room behind was saying and TV

Breakfast was amazing but wasnt ready at the posted (8am) time. It seems more on 'island time'

We booked this place because it had a heated jacuzzi outdoor pool and upon are arrival it was broke down and maintenance was being done the entire time we were there! It was loud and obnoxious, The room was run down, the bathroom was so small we could not fit in front of the tiny vanity, the pictures online were deceiving The Cost to stay for three nights was outrageous considering the room and amenities. Definitely demand a refund and would not stay again

Fantastic Cottage two rooms (couch and bedroom) It slept 3 comfortly. The staff was great!

Nice place

A very different, unique and charming place to stay. Funky decor, but clean and very comfortable. We did miss having a microwave and coffee maker and the office is only open during working hours. Property is walled, very charming outdoor setting with shade, trees, landscaping, plenty of seating and tables. Traffic noise during rush hours, but quiet at night. Surprised to see a small pool. Woken up by a rooster roosting near our second floor window. Loved it.

property was clean with nice bed. Room was musty. Pool was not usable.

Everything was great far as facilities other than hot tub being cold. Room was great. Staff were late to bring breakfast, just inconvenient when trying to get the most out of your trip! Other than that the authors is a quiet, neat place.

Very comfortable, and responsive staff.

Older very quaint property. Good internet but few working electrical plugs. Staff is helpful. Very comfortable bed and room set up.

Equipped nicely but it needs a bit love and tender care like touch ups everywhere!

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Will be back for sure in the Hemingway Cottage!!

The two nights were perfect

Me and my husband absolutely loved this place. The room we had was really nice and comfortable. Not only that, it wasn't a far walk to go shopping and check out restaurants in the area.

Motion detectors to bring on outside lights for safety

We booked for the location, which was walkable to the old-town area of Key West. The room/suite itself was pretty dated and the shower was tiny, but everything worked. The "pool" was very small and seemed to actually be a hot tub. The complimentary breakfast was helpful, and the desk staff was nice.

Very nice guest house tucked in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to everywhere we wanted to go. Our room was very small but it was fine for 2 nights. Bed was comfortable and breakfast was a nice bonus.

Great location. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was simple but delicious.

The tile floor was cracked. Some of the front staff not friendly.

Perfect Christmas Eve getaway. Great spot.

Very clean & beautiful property. Definitely recommended. We had a great time. Very helpful staff who explained everything about the Key West major sight seeing spots. Breakfast was great too.

They did everything to accommodate us and see we were comfortable and happy, great breakfast every day and always a friendly smile and willingness to help.

We were woke up 3 times by trash-collecting truck, car alarm, and the cleaning staff. We could not sleep well that night.

The room was spacious and clean! Very comfortable and the staff was friendly!

Great place coveniently located

Just a cute little place. The bed, bedding, and pillows were all excellent. Room was good sized with a tv and small fridge. Had a private bathroom. Coffee was great. Free breakfast was great too. Great location about 0.5 miles from the ferry and Duval Street.

Receptionist was very friendly. We had to leave the hotel before breakfast, and the staff gave us our breakfast items when we checked in. The room is very clean, but we wish that they would use cleansers without the strong smell. One blind didn't close well,so we felt that we didn't have much privacy. Area is quiet, but convenience enough. Hotel only has two parking space, but there are plenty free street parking.

Nice room with balcony

Cute property. Quiet residential area. Nice hot tub. Clean room.

Conveniently located

First time in Key West

Stay was awesome! Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Took extra time with us to explain key west and benefits of the property. Reasonably priced and fresh breakfast. Overall quiet besides the airplanes coming in. Bed was a little uncomfortable the second night. We would MOST DEFINITELY return! Thank you and ❤️ from Minnesota!

Hôtel un peu excentré mais facile de marcher jusqu’au centre-ville 15-20 minutes, également un bus gratuit tous les 30-30 minutes. Key West est très sage! Nous avions la chambre Artist, largement suffisante mais pas très grande. Jacuzzi très agréable. Petit déjeuner basique mais agréable. Parking gratuit.

Relatively quiet & clean

Kathy

Great place with reasonable prices

Too expensive for such small room it was really difficult to use washroom as it too small to sit or even move a bit in shower

We stayed in the Hemingway Guest House and loved it. It was perfect for 3 of us for several nights. We enjoyed the jacuzzi, the breakfast and the lovely patio. We had breakfast and spent some time in the evenings on the patio. The staff was friendly and helpful. The property is in easy biking distance from all of the Old Town restaurants, bars and attractions. We would love to return to Key West and stay in at The Authors of Key West Guest house again.

Nice place

Perfect long weekend get away

Loved our stay. Was in the perfect location. The coffee in the morning was amazing.

Location was great. It was quiet and the lady in the office was lovely and told us about the area and how to catch the free bus.

Charming

Had a lovely stay on our honeymoon. Location was great, close enough to Duval but far enough away in a residential neighborhood so it was quiet. Room was absolutely amazing from the pleasant smell of cleanliness to the AC working perfectly. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the free breakfast was a nice addition! We’re already discussing a return trip!

Host was very helpful. Property is in a convenient location.

Excellent experience at this location, Tamara from front desk was excellent, this location is clean very convenient and peaceful. Love it. I will be back again.

Clean, quiet, and near many attractions!

Diana was welcoming and very friendly. The place is incredible and I will be coming back!!!

It’s a great spot. Clean and well kept. The bedroom TV did not work. (But did not mind too much). We would stay again.

The staff was amazing and the room very cute. I was participating in a 165-mile bike ride and they worked hard to give me early check in so I could get cleaned up after the ride. When I got to the room a was really pleased with how cute and comfortable it was. All of our group was really impressed with this guesthouse.

It was very nice and quiet. The breakfast was very good . It was a little far from duval but we took a Uber.

Great place to stay. Room was a little on the small side, but it was perfect for us.

We needed to stay close to the Yankee Freedom boat dock to Dry Tortugas. It was about 10-12 minute walk. The room was clean and enjoyable. Inca Peruvian restaurant across the street was great too!

This hidden gem in thw middle of key west. A lovely staff and amazing atmosphere. Walkable to Dival street 25 min.

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights in October 2024. We were very happy with our cottage and the premises. Service was excellent. Each morning they served a lovely continental breakfast (never a shortage) and the best coffee which was available for most of the day! The only downfall was it wasn’t as close to Duval as we would have liked but only a short Uber away. No complaints and we would definitely recommend booking.

We love you guys!

The pool is awesome

The bed and pillows were amazing, quality rest and relaxation with the jacuzzi.

Great place, great room, comfy bed. And nice staff.

The staff was very friendly and helped us find a great local place to eat. Clean and quiet stay, allowed us to experience the culture at Key West!

The room was super clean and spacious. The staff is very friendly. I would definitely recommend it.

Excellent stay, lovely quiet place, good people around and amazing staff.

I like the aesthetics of the place. Neat.

Especially Diana and her husband Alex Petrov, both of this dynamic couple offered thhe service of a 5 star hotel in a BnB setting.

The facility was beautiful. The roots were very clean. The only complaint I might have was that it was not soundproof at all, But you can’t do that when you’re staying in a very old vintage hotel.

Beautiful and unique. Luxury where it counts.

I recently stayed at the Authors of Key West Guest House and had a memorable experience overall. While my room was quite tiny, it wasn't cozy but had everything I needed for my stay. One of the highlights was the fantastic swimming pool—it was a great spot to relax and cool off after a day of exploring. Being on the ground floor did present some challenges, though. The area tended to stay a bit damp, which made it hard for things to dry out completely. On a positive note, the included breakfast was a standout feature. It was nutritious and offered a wide selection, which made for a satisfying start to each day. The staff truly made my stay special. They were phenomenal and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. Their hospitality made a significant difference in my experience. Overall, despite the small room size and a few minor issues, the combination of the lovely pool, great breakfast, and exceptional staff made for a delightful stay!

The place is great, cozy, clean and close to most of the are for visitors. Easy to fine. Everyone was very friendly abd helpful 🙂

had a wonderful stay! good location, friendly staff, and a nice area to hangout

We had a fantastic four nights here. When we arrived we had a courtesy room upgrade which we really appreciated. The place was fantastic as were the staff nothing was too much trouble. The location is about 15 mins walk to duval street as is the historic harbour area. Will definitely books again

Property was super cool setup and walkable to Duvall st. Bike rental is available close by with free pickup. Just far enough out for a little quiet!

The front desk was very pleasant. The room was very nice

We enjoyed the staff and fellow guests at this place. The room was well-appointed. It's a fair walking location to town. Be prepared to search out parking for your vehicle, however, as their spaces are very limited. Overall, we appreciated our stay at Author's Key West.

Upon arriving Receptionist offered parking assistance. Local map and Information. Pool was clean. Patio cozy. Cottage clean and roomy. Breakfast was plentiful. Good price for the night! Would come again.

Authors The place to stay!

It was a great room and setting, the colors were Key West, CLEAN, a ceiling fan and a full sitting balcony. A super helpful staff, nice bed & breakfast with outside tables and a small pool with jets:) the street parking was fine:)

Room very dark with window blinds shut. No light to pack and unpack only one mirror in unit.(in bathroom)

Great location

Love this quaint quiet place

The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast and loved the convenient location which was close restaurants and Duval St! We had a huge balcony which was beautiful!!! Will stay there again! Wish we stayed longer!!! Thank you!

THE POOL WASN'T IN GOOD CONDITIONS, THE PERSONNEL IN GENERAL WAS WONDERFUL

Loved it! I will definitely stay there again!!

Great place