The fine lodging options boil down to two: intimate inns evoking the spirit of Key West and large hotels that lose some of their charm due to size and quantity of rooms. The Marquesa was phenomenal. What everyone else says about the rooms are true but I will share one story that captures their phenomenal service. We were having Thanksgiving dinner with friends in town and arrived on Thanksgiving Day, unsure what to do about bringing a dessert we asked if any stores were open. The response: our pastry chef will call you and have something ready upon your arrival. Amy was amazing as her caramel cookies and pumpkin pie were devoured.

My family and I stayed at the Marquesa Hotel during the week of Thanksgiving. We chose this hotel because of the great reviews online. We were not disappointed. The rooms, the staff, the pools, and the location were fantastic. The hotel rooms are spacious and extremely clean and comfortable. The staff is very professional. They will see to your every need in a timely manner and always with a smile. There are two pools-one is heated and the other is not. The pool area is beautifully landscaped. All of the flowers, plants, and trees lend to a very calm and relaxed atmosphere. And it's so quiet! You can easily lounge by one of the pools with a book, or take a nap, and not be disturbed. The location is also great-only a few blocks away from Duval St. Oh, and the Cafe Marquesa is very good (and so convenient!). I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for quality and comfort.

This is our third visit to the marquesa and its just as good as ever
Their attention to detail is second to none and nobody can do enough
Even though its only a block from Duval it's almost like another world
Cannot wait to return

We just got back from staying at the Marquesa Hotel. We considered staying at one of the larger hotels but we decided we wanted something a little more personal. We went to Key West to get married and we couldn't have been happier. The service was perfect, the pool area was beautiful and most of all it was quiet and convenient for walking to resturants and other attractions. We came alone and I was helped into my wedding dress and then they took some pictures by the pool. We would go back in a second. One warning though is that this is an old restored building so there is no elevator so pack light! We ate at the restaurant and it was so good, they had little decorations for us on the table and sliced and served our small wedding cake.