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Big Ruby's

409 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We recently stayed at Big Ruby's during pridefest and couldn't have been happier. The staff always go out of their way to accomodate us and make us feel at home. Billy was outstanding and helped us with dinner reservations and also any activies we were interested in. He couldn't have been more accomodating. Roland and his staff cleaned our room... More

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Midland, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

My partner and I stayed at Big Ruby's for a week during KW Pridefest. The rooms are a very nice size and very clean. Our bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The location of Big Ruby's was very close to Duval and all the events. The staff at Big Ruby's is A+++ and the guys would be an... More

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Jeffersonville, Indiana
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

went in April 2013, bed linens were soiled-yuk, bathroom tile caked with dark grime, walls were dirty, shower drain cover not secure on drain hole and a safety hazard, nasty disgusting toilet bowl brush next to toilet, dirt and cobwebs behind the bed, naked men sitting around beautiful tropical pool area-weird vibe, free small breakfast to wait for was just... More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

My partner and I returned to Big Ruby's for a week during Key West Pride. We had stayed in Room 12 two years ago and decided to stay in the "owner's suite", Room 33, this year. The room itself was spacious and exceeded our expectations. The king size bed was extremely comfortable and we enjoyed our coffee every morning on... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Amazing location, amazing staff, amazing breakfasts. Stayed here for 9 days, the staff are really friendly, rooms cleaned daily and very clean. Pool at an lovely temperature, hot tub really hot!!! Rooms have everything you need, coffee maker, TV, Microwave etc. Free happy hour was great everyday. Property/Gardens are well kept. Not a bad word to say about this lovely... More

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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I was skeptical of Big Ruby's as I read that some of the gay guest houses in Key West were more like bath houses, but Big Ruby's surprised me. Not only was the property beautiful, but the staff and other guests were genuinely friendly. Some people complained about the noise of roosters, but that comes with the territory in Key... More

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Miami, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

First let me state that I travel for a living - staying in all types of hotels, resorts, etc around the world. I reviewed the comments (negative) and have only to say that I did not see or experience same during my stay and have frankly found same conditions at Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton's, etc around the world. This is... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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64 reviews 64 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I found Big Ruby's to be a great stay. Location: Well you just can't beat it! It's located off of Duvall St. around the corner from Walgreens. You can walk pretty much anywhere including the Southernmost Point, Mallory Square, Lighthouse, marina, the beach (a bit of a walk) and so on. The bars like 801 and Bourbon Street are also... More

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Fort Lauderdale
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

This is a place to be if you want to pay a hotel for lack of sleep. The noise is terrible, no curtains in the room, the pool and bath tub need a good cleaning and scrub. The mold in the bathrooms is awful... I am just surprised to read all the good reviews, that is one of the reasons... More

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NYC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

If you are a sophisticated gay man and have come to expect the best out of your travel experiences, please steer clear of Bug Ruby's. I have traveled to Ruby's several times with friends over the years and have always overlooked the lack of maintenance and upkeep on the property. However, this last visit with my best friend was an... More

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Additional Information about Big Ruby's

Address: 409 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040
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Region: United States > Florida > Florida Keys > Key West
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #53 of 98 B&Bs / Inns in Key West
Price Range: $$
Also Known As:
Big Ruby`s Hotel
Big Ruby`s Hotel Key West
Big Rubys Key West

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