Authors of Key West Guest House
About this bed and breakfast
Comfortable bed & breakfast near Duval Street Along with an outdoor pool, this bed & breakfast has concierge services and free newspapers. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request. Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
TV
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(1,018 Reviews)
3.0
It wasn't terrible but, I would look elsewhere next time. The place itself is cute, but amenities are really basic. You can't get coffee before 8:30 AM so what is the point? A breakfast is theoretically offered but it is all pre-packaged food and very unappetizing. Better to go down the street for good Cuban coffee and real food. The shower tile was so slippery that I had to stand on a towel. And the towels are those cheap small white ones that are pretty useless. While they purport to have wifi, it is unsecured so you can only use basic functions on your devices. Room was ok but the layout was awkward so we had to move things around to make it functional which included bringing in a small outdoor table so both sides of the bed were useable. Best thing about the place was the location which is close to Duval Street but beware the parking situation in Key West - it is ridiculous.
5.0
Price was right, cottage was very clean and spacious, staff was friendly! We visit Keywest a couple times a year and we plan on staying again!
5.0
Room was clean and bright. Continental breakfast was just enough to get going for the day. LOVED Shane who greeted us when we got there and made sure we had everything we needed.. perfect place to use when you want to explore the side streets of Key West. Would stay there again!
5.0
In the morning the chickens are soooo loud early morning that they will wake you up and the walls are thin so you can hear every word of your neighbours… but all in all a beautiful place and it is our second time!
5.0
What an absolutely stunning place.
The guy on reception greeted us with a smile and set the tone for a wonderful stay.
Beautiful cottage, so clean and tidy and just what we needed. Quiet area, on street parking and friendly staff.
Couldn’t have asked for more.
10/10
4.0
The place was great. Limited parking other than street parking. A bit of a walk to the waterfront area. We enjoyed it.
5.0
Cosy, calm, and comfortable Williams guesthouse. I loved having breakfast on the porch! Great small house with equipped kitchen, lounge room, bedroom and bathroom. 10 minutes walk to busy Duval Street. Spa in the garden. Great garden setting. Strongly recommend!
2.0
Charging over $400 a day, one would expect to have comfortable sleep, but the mattress in Margaret Truman room was sinking towards the middle, so it was a challenge to sleep for both of us being in the same bed. When I asked about that, he told me that he will check if any cancellations to happen and would let me know. Not a word for the rest of 4 day stay. Breakfast should not be advertised unless you are fine with a small piece of stale muffin. We purchased bakeries for our breakfast. They know how many people stay, yet fail to add enough yogurt in the refrigerator, enough bagels on table and so on. Like I said at the beginning, it is not cheap, so what is the big deal to include somewhat better breakfast?
10.0
Beautiful place to stay. I would highly recommend it.
10.0
Liked the location. 18 min walk to Duval street.
Liked the parking on street close by.
Didn't like the smaller bathroom with only one mirror in the whole unit. With 3 ladies traveling, another mirror would have helped.
6.0
Small room
8.0
We enjoyed staying in the Williams room. It is a separate little house on the property. Would definitely recommend for longer stays. Only downside was no real place to unpack and hang items. Bathroom shower was a bit small. But we made due and enjoyed our stay. Staff was great.
10.0
Authors is a great place to stay! Rooms are clean and perfect for a visit to Key West. My only suggestion is to add additional lighting for at night. We had a hard time getting key in gate and walking to our room as there was no light near gate and very limited light once onto property. Easy fix. Some solar motion lights would do the trick. Great area for sitting outside to play games or visit with others in your group. Really enjoyed our stay!
4.0
We loved the overall charm of the property and surrounding area. The Wilder room is a nice size but the bathroom is small. We didn’t love the customer service and hospitality. Management was rigid, dismissive, and inconsiderate. Would not recommend.
8.0
Property had character in keeping with Key West. Good location. Reasonable price for the area. Relaxing atmosphere.
10.0
We loved the Margaret Truman room, and we really enjoyed our stay at Authors. It was a nice walk to anywhere and a cheap Uber home. We will stay there again
2.0
Not recommended. Pool dirty and breakfast very bad.
10.0
Quiet location with a chill vibe. Not a lot going on at the hotel but felt pretty relaxing in general
3.0
First impressions of Williams cottage were excellent…. But the bed was terrible… squeaked on every light movement and linen of poor quality. Breakfast a disappointment….. poor interaction with staff member… he did the basic minimum
2.0
Front desk agent has horrible attitude, gave us one word answers and turned away from us before we even finished speaking. Offered us no help and attitude was so snubby. We sre paying customers, I would have expected he at least treat us with some respect.Room was small and poorly maintained, no nice restaurants near by to eat at.
4.0
The place is centrally located in the residential area. In a message from the management, the check-in hours were listed as 3 pm to 5:30 pm, but when we arrived at 5:05 pm, the office was already closed. Our room was upstairs with dangerous steep stairs. The room was clean but the bathroom had no place even for our tooth-brushes. They could have easily added a small table next to the sink. Breakfast was coffee, cereal, and tiny muffins.
8.0
This property was well maintained and the room was clean and very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable and had a huge closet in the room which added to the space. The bathroom was small but accomodated us just fine. The continental breakfast had a variety of options. We stayed in a room at the front of the house so there was a lot of road noise. Also there was a wild rooster close to the house that crowed throughout the night. If you are a light sleeper, this is probably not the best accomodation for you.
8.0
Great location, friendly staff, expensive for what is provided....but that just might be Key West. This place could be a gem with some upgrades. We had a great trip!
3.0
Had a great stay! Very walkable from there. Extremely comfortable bed- would have loved to have stayed longer, but it was booked.
10.0
Nice property within walking distance to main key west tourist attractions.
2.0
Well located property for historic Key West. Nice and clean but very noisy. Probably no sound attenuation between the units for the late night partiers. Maintenance is lacking. Toilet rocks, both bath sink and shower handles broken or loose. Finally not sure what cleaning g product they are using on the shower stall, but VERY slick. Partially due to the quality of the shower insert they used in construction. Desk person very helpful with restaurant suggestions.
10.0
Good overall.
8.0
Very adequate. Basic and clean. No frills but does one really need those if just sleeping there? Somewhat of a long walk to the tourist spots. On street parking only.
8.0
Location pretty good.
Room was good but the bathroom is very very small. Just expect the smallest bathroom you could imagine. Beside that nice property and the best is the big size jacuzzi. The temperature is perfect. Not scalding hot andcthe jets are powerful. We love that.
Thank you
10.0
This hotel was so quaint and peaceful. It really showcased the true charm of Key West. It's walkable to all of the main things in downtown Key West. Neighborhood was safe. Parking was good. I can't wait to stay again.
1.0
Hotel was clean and comfortable, however, rooms facing White Street can be extremely noisy at night form car truck and motorbike traffic.
Customer Service is not a priority. For example, on our final day in Key West, we missed a scheduled tour because we needed the front desk to hold our luggage beginning at 9:30AM. They refused to accept our luggage until it was 10:00AM. I'm sure that they will provide an excuse, but there really aren't any!
10.0
Very unique and personable cozy hotel with beatiful grounds. Great location for a a nice walkable time.
8.0
Overall, excellent place and would recommend. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the front desks seemed to not care if I was dead or alive. lol. But didn’t need them for anything so that was fine.
4.0
Morning staff not too friendly and are beds had stained linens
2.0
Overall very nice experience and hotel. Location was great and overall vibe of the place was peaceful and positive. Only real downside was that the noise between rooms was very noticeable.
8.0
Easy to get to. Met our expectations.
8.0
Friendly staff. Addresses the one issue we had immediately. Breakfast was only OK. For the price they should upgrade the food
4.0
Like the location of the place .Easy parking on the street. Rooms need some renovation. Bath remodeling .
Expensive for a night...
6.0
Seems a bit deteriorated
6.0
The bathroom was so small that I couldn’t use my hair dryer in it. There was only one tiny mirror in the room.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Key West?
The average price for a rental in Key West is £247 per night. This rental is £161 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Authors of Key West Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Authors of Key West Guest House. Enjoy the water!
Is Authors of Key West Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Authors of Key West Guest House?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and balcony / patio.
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