If you are looking for a 4 star hotel, then you need to keep looking because this is not the place, however we did have a blast in Key West and would go back in a heartbeat, though unless the Wyndham lowered their prices considerably, we would be finding a new place to stay. I loved that this hotel was on the ocean, it did have the biggest beach of all other hotels we saw and a beautiful view, though aside from being outdoors the hotel did not have much to offer.
I was dissapointed right from the start, we booked a reg room w/ smoking, 2 double beds and of course an ocean view. Instead we received a non-smoking, single bed and a view of the rooms across the way from us. When we asked to upgrade they said it would cost us $50 a night and wouldn't be able to do it until 4th night of our 5 night stay! The rooms were small, dirty, cracks in the ceiling, very loud balcony doors, not to mention the air conditioning unit on the balcony which puts of extremely hot air making it uncomfortable to sit on the balcony. The whole hotel needs renavating desperatly. It is beautiful from the pictures but very, very cheap looking when you get up close. I am not a picky nor hard to please person, I am 23 and just went there with a girlfriend to have fun and relax, it's not like I have been to many 4 or 5 star hotels but I can't tell you that I have paid a lot less then what I paid at the Wyndham at other hotels and they surpassed the Wyndham by far. Did I mention the big cracks on the outside of the hotel, makes a really pretty view as you think of how they should tear it down?
The people there were friendly for the most part, especially the guys that put your chairs down for you on the beach, by giving them even $1 they will make sure they come back around and take care of you. We were always offered popcicles and ice cream. The pool was nice and a good size, it has a ledge around it which makes it nice for sitting in the water but not getting completely in. It was very clean too. The little poolside bar makes excellent drinks, a little pricy but worth it to some. The food was a little too pricey but you do get a lot for your money, good luck in eating the whole meal or appetizer. It is perfect to split with someone and split the cost.
There are so many things that you can do around Key West, you definatly do not need a car, we walked or took taxi's everywhere, which were very reasonable. A few great places to eat..Awful Arthurs has great shrimp, the Sands Club next to the Wyndham has excellent prime rib and Crabby Dicks was excellent seafood.
There is a lot to be desired at the hotel but your vacation is exactly what you make it, my best advice is to stay busy outside your hotel room. It is a hard toss up on whether the price of the room is worth it or not, you do get the best oceanfront of all of Key West and I had many locals tell us that but your room is going to be less then desirable and should cost about $100 less a night. Also watch out if you buy a package, they really get you on the 14% room fee they tack on each day that ended up being $78 for 5 nights, puts a damper in spending money if your not expecting it!
I would go back to Key West in a heartbeat and I would definatly use the Wyndam's facilities, I just don't know if I would stay there again. The Hilton has comparable rates and there hotel was beautiful and nearly new. If you don't mind putting out a little extra money so that you can be close to the ocean and just plan on basically sleeping in your room then I would recommend it highly but if you want luxury or a room worth what you paid for, check out the Hilton or the Hyatt!


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