Everything said positive in other reviews is absolutely correct. But not enough attention is given to the great Marquesa Restaurant on the premises. I will go back just to eat there, and I will not have any dinners any place else during my stay. Nothing I have tried in Key West even comes close to the greatness, especially the lousy Kelly's (stay away!).

We stayed at the Marquesa for three nights on our first trip to Key West. It is a gem, and worth every penny (cent!) The attention to detail on every aspect of guest service was superb. BA had lost our luggage in transit and the staff were extremely helpful in contacting Miami and assisting with the essentials. Excellent beds, great cottons, big bathrooms, lovely pool area, with comp iced drinks. Very clean, and well maintained. Location is only one block from Duval, if you are looking for, and appreciate, discreet, couteous, but personal service, then this is a must.

My husband and I went to the Marquesa for a tenth anniversary trip in July. We had a jr. suite that was very spacious and beautiful. They give you a complimentary glass of wine at check in which is a nice touch. The grounds are very tropical and they have a heated pool and a non-heated pool with complimentary ice tea and lemon ice water available at the pool. They also have comfortable loung chairs and towels available at the pool.

The beds in the room are very comfortable. We had a seating area with a couch,chair and a desk area. There are 2 tv's in the room. The patio had a table with 2 chairs and 2 wicker chairs. The bathroom is spacious with plenty of counter space, hairdryer, and tub-shower combo.

We ate dinner at the Cafe' Marquesa on our first night. They had remembered we were celebrating a special occasion even though I had made the reservations months ealier. Our table was decorated and they brought our desert out to us with a sparkler in it. It was very nice that they remembered. I didn't ask for anything special because we really don't like to be in the spot light but what they did was tasteful and not over the top. The food was very good, also.

While in Key West we ate at Blue Heaven for breakfast (excellent), B.O.'s Fish Wagon for lunch. We had fish sandwiches that were so fresh I think they caught the fish after we ordered. The atmosphere at B.O.'s is very casual and interesting.

Over all our first trip to Key West was great. The only problem was hurricane Dennis cut our trip short. After spending 24 wonderful hours at the Marquesa we were told there was a mandatory evacuation of non- Florida residents. The marquesa told us we could stay as long as we had to since we didnt have any means of transportation. They kept us updated with weather reports. We eventually got a limo service from Miami to come get us and we flew home from the Miami airport since the Key West airport was closed.

We enjoyed our trip so much ,even though it was under stressful conditions, that we have already booked another trip to the Marquesa, this time in Feb. 2006. (no hurricanes)

I have been to Key West three other times, but this trip became the most relaxing of them all for one reason, The Marquesa. Previously, I had stayed on the waterfront, twice at the Hilton and once at Ocean Key Resort. Both of them are very nice. However, The Marquesa offers something very special that is hard to find. Once you walk past the very elegant front lobby out into the courtyard which contains two smaller swimming pools, you enter a serene tropical paradise. No cell phones by the pool are allowed. People are quiet and relaxed in the midst of the sounds of falling water coming from the crest of this lush well-attended tropical garden with palm tree species, flowers, and tropical vegetation from many parts of the world. Everyday at noon, the staff places freshly made ice tea with just a hint of mint in addition to ice water with lemons in the pool area. The whole experience is what "And the living is easy" was meant to explain. Maid service is twice daily with fresh ice in your bucket during each visit along with Godiva chocolates by your bed every evening. Cafe Marquesa is one of the islands best restaurants. As a guest at the hotel, you can enjoy this restaurant's delicious cuisine brought to your conch-house-style southern porch at no extra charge. Forgot something? The staff will figure out a way to get it for you with the least amount of effort on your part. You will find no more relaxing experience than The Marquesa. I cannot think of the last time I felt more peaceful.