Lighthouse Hotel - Key West Historic Inns

Jefferson at Isabel's was a standout during our six-night, seven-day stay. He was a skilled, professional bartender and a terrific host, sharing Key West history and personal experiences that made us love the place even more. He also made me a few special, high-quality drinks for my birthday. The poolside bar includes a welcome drink and breakfast, and coffee, tea, water, and ice are available around the clock. Breakfast, included until 10am, had bagels, toast, pastries, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and tomato and mozzarella bites, with a small menu available to buy from. The heated pool is small but has enough chairs, loungers, tables, and umbrellas for breakfast and relaxing. Weekend musicians add some light entertainment. You can buy a directional signpost at Isabel's, paint where you’re from, and have it put up. We walked everywhere from the Lighthouse Hotel. It’s a block from Duval Street, about a 10-minute walk to the Butterfly experience and the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S. for a photo with the famous buoy, and about 15-25 minutes to the Aquaruim, Mallory Sq, The Sunset Peir, and JBs Shrimpboat Sound Recording Studio. Fort Zachery Fort and beach are about a 25-minute walk away. The hotel is quaint, dog friendly, and tropical, with palms and greenery, plenty of intimate shaded places to sit, and no designated dog areas. Our thimble room had a cute nautical feel and was clean and comfortable, but small and dated, with a mattress much too firm for me. The lampshades were a little dusty and the air felt damp. Outside were nice-looking but uncomfortable chairs, plus very comfortable hammock-style swing chairs. All the staff were amazing. The woman who checked us in and out was friendly, informative, personable, and funny, and the evening gentleman with the cute dog was very nice. The behind-the-scenes kitchen staff served a clean, high-quality, tasty breakfast. Housekeeping promptly brought towels and service when needed, and replaced a broken hand soap dispenser. My only complaint was finding my CPAP mask face down on the floor one late evening, though I’d left it tucked behind my pillow. Even with these small issues, I rate our vacation at the Light House Hotel five stars. Thank you from Boston, MA.