The Porch on Frances Inn

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Front of property
The Pilar Room 8 | Bathroom
Panama Suite 1 | Living area
Southernmost Room 9

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Hackley Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panama Suite 1

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Poinciana Suite 3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bottle Room 6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Havana Room 7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Pilar Room 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Flagler Room 4

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Conch Republic Room 5

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Southernmost Room 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at The Porch on Frances Inn in Key West (Old Town Key West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. .This luxury inn is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mallory Square and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Southernmost Point.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mallory Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southernmost Point - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterfront Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Porch on Frances Inn

Adults-only inn in Key West
The Porch on Frances Inn offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this inn include a hair salon and wedding services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 25 and older are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

The Porch on Frances Inn Inn
The Porch on Frances Inn Key West
The Porch on Frances Inn Inn Key West

The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jeff and staff are super! they treat you like friends and family! accommodations are excellent, homey, clean, well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

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

Good location

The Porch is a well taken care of property and the location is good. It was easy to get around Old Key West for the location. The room was small and the bathroom was small but everything was updated and very clean. The person running the Porch was very nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in, I discovered that the property was the same one we stayed at 5 years ago under a different name. It was good then, but a tremendous improvement. Jeff did a great job making the rooms aesthetically and functionally comfortable, while maintaining that 19th century charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

6/10 Okay

MJ

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

Great Location Roosters woke us at 4am

Shower is horrible no water pressure not enough flow. Took forever to get wet and to wash off. We were woken up every morning at 4:00 by Roosters. Good location easy to walk everywhere. Very clean. The Balcony and chairs were comfortable. We had a 2nd floor room. The bed was comfortable. Well maintined
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice shower and decor Bed was a little creaky
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and we could walk to wherever we needed to go. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was utterly charming. We appreciated the thoughtful touches like prettily folded towels, soft music playing on the tv and ample fridge space for snacks and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this cute Inn. Louise made check in and check out a breeze and even provided some great spots to check out. I was in a solo trip and felt safe the entire time and was able to walk to all the fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Key West. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s bit of a walk to Duval and restaurants and there was no pool. But very quiet and clean. Nice bathroom too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Porch was an absolute amazing stay! We loved our stay and hope to be back again! The staff contacted us frequently and helped us set up tours. We could not have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. TV in the sitting area and bedroom. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, quiet spot in Old Town Key West. The owner, Jeff, has been renovated the 1860 house to keep all the old charm, but adding modern comforts. First and foremost, the property manager/ concierge Rider is a true delight!! She is knowledgeable of the town and can help arrange just about anything. She's an asset for your trip. Stop by the office in the morning for a cup of coffee, conversation, and adventure suggestions. Our room was spacious with a good-sized bathroom, Keurig coffee maker, and dorm fridge. The room opened onto the upstairs porch. The view was lovely, with a nice island breeze. There is an expansive porch on the ground floor as well. Both have fans and are suited for "people watching " and socializing. The location is quiet for morning coffee or evening cocktails. It is within walking distance to just about all the attractions (although a bicycle would make it even closer, lol). There is a good French restaurant across the street (Cafe Sole), and the famous 5 Brothers Sandwich Shop is a block away. There are two things to keep in mind when booking. One, there is no smoking on the property inside or outside. The second is that there is no pool. Don't worry though, Rider can steer you to some swimming spots. Overall, it is a great place to stay if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing island home. I would recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Everything was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room 6 was a bit small but it was very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
20 minute walk from the downtown core and great staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Room is/was great! Location great! Easy and efficient check in - hands on service prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024