Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property

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Sundeck
Front of property
Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Outdoor spa tub
Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Artist, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

McCullers, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at Authors of Key West Guest House in Key West (Old Town Key West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Duval Street and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Raw Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street
Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a water dispenser.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from June to July
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small spaces. Bathroom small. Advertises pool — just a jacuzzi. No parking. Have 2 hour window to check in. Blinds wouldn’t close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Staff was very friendly and helpful making checking in and out very easy. Room was nice and spacious and everything was clean. The pool outside was warm and a nice spot to relax after walking around. Would definitely come back next time I am in Key West.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Nice clean facility with pleasant staff. Had a nice large hot tub. Breakfast was good but not great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place.

Lovely place! The outdoor hot tub was really nice. Our poets room was very spacious and clean. The coffee and purified water are excellent. All three of us found the breakfast a bit underwhelming for a guest house. No hot food like sausage or bacon was available. The breakfast bagels and pastry were pretty good though wrapped in plastic. There were several choices of cereal in plastic containers, yogurt, cheese sticks and hard boiled eggs. Staff was very nice. Plenty of street parking. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great small, family run hotel. Quiet and safe area. Easy walk to all amenities. The little cottage is well set with a bedroom and a pullout sofa bed in the living room. Nice breakfast is served in the morning. Well priced. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful Lived the room and location The staff was friendly and very nice 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were looking for a property close to the West Ferry Terminal, 100 Grinnell Street, at the Historic Seaport. This property was a 12 min walk. Property contained several individual rooms with own entrances. Our room (Truman -2nd floor) was small but very colorful. Nice molding & comfortable bed. Towels were small and thin. Room was not sound proof which is why we gave it 3 stars for Condition. Roosters & garbage truck are your 5-6am wake up call. Felt it was a very nice place but overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Westerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Authors of Key West Guest House Feb 2025

Our room at Authors of the Keys West Guest House was a queen bed and a bathroom. Room space was in short supply. The front office is staffed till 5pm so if you will be arriving later than 5pm make arrangements. The breakfast was excellent, including great coffee, bagels, hard boiled eggs, fruit etc. Parking is limited to 2 on-site spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Good location. Quiet. Nice room and comfortable bed. Only knock, the floors didn’t look dirty but the soles of our feet needed to be cleaned even after taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Arrived early and they happily welcomed us. They held our bags while we went and explored the area. They provided us with maps and tourist highlights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Darin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in the lady on duty was very nice and helpful. The pool is very small. A little bigger than a pickup truck bed. The shower is very small also. If you are over 5’6” you will bump your head on the shower head. I was not going to leave them a bad review until the next morning the free breakfast was so very simple and not enough for all the guests. Breakfast starts a 8 in a very small office/serving room. Everyone was trying to make the best of it but there was NO COFFEE!!!! No instant coffee in the room and everyone waiting until 8 am for no coffee. It is a place to lay your head and that is about all I can say good about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Key West Poets Guesthouse

We loved our spacious, clean suite (Poet). The beds were very comfortable. The manager, Alex, was very accommodating and friendly. He provided me with a coffee maker and pods so that i can make coffee in the room. We thought the room could use more focused lighting, such as in the dining area and sofa area. The floors seemed very clean, but our feet would get dirty quickly. However, were were in a quiet area away from Duval Street and the noise. The breakfast was satisfying; i especially appreciated the hot oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the bathroom was extremely small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025