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820 White Street, Key West, FL 33040
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plantationkeysgirl   1 contribution
Plantation Key, FL
Aug 21, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We have been coming to The Palms for about 10 years. The previouse manager, Jan, was fabulous. Unfortunately she passed away. We have put up with power outages, unusable shower heads, sheets that didn't fit the bed, etc. because they took our lady boxer, Frances. NOW Emily says the policy has changed and they do not take dogs over 35lbs. WELL, the Chelsea House does and unlike The Palms, their reservationist is very nice. Check out the Chelsea House for a nicer alternative to The Palms.

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — Pet policy way too restrictive
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 21, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Management response from palmskw, GM
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Sep 3, 2008
What can we say, change happens. In this case it was our pet limitations that, unfortunately, we had to change. As I explained, as kindly as I could to the before mentioned person, we have become a very popular pet friendly location. When we are slow we are able to give some leeway to the size of the dog, but I believe they were looking to come down during Fantasy Fest. Before we made limits to the weight of the pets, we would, at increasingly more frequent occasions, have 10-12 very large pets on the property and with their owners by the pool. By the dogs size, having that many by the pool/ breakfast area even leashed became hazardous. I will spare the reader details.
Good Changes: we have made great improvements to our property which has included new furniture (new pictures should be posted soon to our website) in the rooms.
As to what they have “put up with” in the past at this hotel. I can only suggest that the reader glance at some of the more current comments that guests whom have actually STAYED with us recently have said. I would like to also add that it has been at least 2 to 3 years since they have stayed here. They marked that their stay date was July 2007. Thank you for taking your time to read both sides of the story.
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terrible experience. DO NOT STAY HERE

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cvfl   1 contribution
Brevard County, FL
May 7, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Friends getaway
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Terrrible, terrible hotel. We stayed in a room that right across from the door was two very large bird cages with 20 plus cockatiels birds. At sun rise all the birds began to sing and sang continously till the sun went down. So there was no way for us to sleep past 7 AM in the morning. The room was very small and the bathroom was extremely small with no exhaust fan or window. After about two minutes in the shower the temperture and humidity shot up to unbarable levels. Considering we paid 120 bucks a night I was expecting a little more then what we got and the birds were unacceptable.

What was insulting is when we questioned the front desk staff about the birds and why would anyone put 20 birds right outside of a guest room all we got was a dumb look like we were the problem not the birds. The hotel was full so we couldn't switch rooms and we were not offered any discount for the awful stay we endured. I have done extensive traveling and stayed in anything from five star to B&Bs and this was the first time I've ever had 20 plus birds within five feet of my hotel room. So I don't think me and my girlfriend were being overly sensistive.

I was part of a wedding party and the reports from the other people staying in the hotel were also terrible but for different reasons. But I won't go into detail because I do not want to pass along second hand information.

We also stayed at the Author's house hotel across the street from the Palms and it was a superb hotel. I highly recommend it over the Palms and the pricing is roughly the same so please, please don't make the mistake of staying at the Palms and having a terrible Key West vacation.

The above is expressedly my opinion and I do not have any financial ties to business(s) in Key West.

  • Liked — nothing, it was aweful
  • Disliked — room, 20 birds in cages across from room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Address: 820 White Street, Key West, FL 33040