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4.6 out of 5

"The good, the bad and ugly. The king bedroom was huge. No light switches for lights. Very small bathroom. The ugly. Noisy neighbors and roads until 1 ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 21 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star B&B near Duval Street

Key West Historic District stay

Your stay at this Key West Historic District B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Higgs Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and concierge services are featured at this bed & breakfast. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, a picnic area, and free newspapers are also on offer.

Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$144* Per night/room Jun 4 - Jun 5

Library, Ground Floor

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Kirkwood, 2nd Floor

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Poet, Ground Floor

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Wilder, 2nd Floor

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Authors of Key West Guest House ratings based on 23 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Authors of Key West Guest House

Everyone (6) Couples (13) Family (4)
4 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 14, 2023

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May 1, 2023 by Jonathan

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1 out of 5
The place was immaculate clean but the concierge was the nastiest person I ever deal with She wouldn’t even say good morning or look at you as you were trying to ask her some thing

Posted by on Feb 6, 2023

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Feb 14, 2023 by Jonathan

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3 out of 5
The good, the bad and ugly. The king bedroom was huge. No light switches for lights. Very small bathroom. The ugly. Noisy neighbors and roads until 12:30. Ugh. Dicey off street parking.

Posted by , from MONUMENT on Jan 21, 2023

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Feb 14, 2023 by Jonathan

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5 out of 5
Everything quaint convenient, kind, courteous

Posted by on Jan 7, 2023

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5 out of 5
Quiet. Close, comfortable, lovely.

Posted by on Jan 5, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 21, 2022

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5 out of 5
Cute guest house. Our room Harry Truman was small but exactly what we needed for one night. Very clean with a large private balcony. Small breakfast and small pool but both very adequate. Nice relaxing seating areas all around the property, and very private. Filtered water and the “good” ice easily available. Front desk ordered a scooter for us, and it was delivered within 30 mins. Super easy. Very charming. Just a little removed from the busy historic area, but the scooter made that easy.

Posted by , from CUMMING on Nov 19, 2022

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Dec 6, 2022 by Jonathan

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 13, 2022

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5 out of 5
Everything was nice. I wasn't impressed with breakfast. There's a difference between breakfast and continental breakfast.

Posted by , from Lehigh Acres on Sep 5, 2022

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Sep 6, 2022 by Jonathan

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4 out of 5
Property was close to the ferry terminal which made it convenient for us.

Posted by on May 5, 2022

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May 11, 2022 by Jonathan

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About the Authors of Key West Guest House

Location 725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL 33040

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Authors of Key West Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Key West bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards

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You should know

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from June to July.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.