The Palms Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Key West
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Palms Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned rooms, including standard rooms with queen beds, deluxe king rooms, and multi-room suites. Select rooms feature kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, while suites include separate living areas with sofa beds. Most rooms have private bathrooms, though one second-floor room shares a bathroom across the hallway. Pet-friendly rooms are available for dogs up to 40 lbs (some up to 75 lbs). Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and ceiling fans. The attic suite has limited headspace and two queen beds with a twin futon.
Dining & Drinks
A daily continental breakfast includes pastries, fruit, and coffee served from 8 AM to 11 AM. The pool bar operates Thursday to Saturday (3 PM-8 PM) with happy hour specials from 3 PM to 5 PM. A complimentary gas grill and picnic table are available for guest use. Nearby dining options include patio restaurants that welcome dogs.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel features a heated outdoor pool, free bicycles (rental at $18 per day), and a garden. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are available nearby. The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center are within walking distance. Live music plays weekends at the poolside bar.
Location & Transport
The Palms Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home. Key West International Airport is 10 km away. A daily shuttle service runs to Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Limited free parking is available on a first-come basis, with street parking as an alternative.
Services & Policies
The front desk (open 8:30 AM-10 PM) provides luggage storage, concierge services, and bike rentals. Housekeeping services are daily. Pets up to 40 lbs are allowed for $35 per night (service animals exempt). Smoking is prohibited in all rooms. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Noise restrictions apply after late hours.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV