The Porch on Frances Inn

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Key West Naval Station
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Key West Cemetery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite #1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room #2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room #8

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Balcony #3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room with Balcony #5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 212 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room #7

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Room #6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room #4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room #9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Key West

Old Town Key West stay.A stay at this Old Town Key West guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Duval Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Florida Keys Beaches. Mallory Square and Southernmost Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Key West Naval Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Key West Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Southernmost Point - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Raw Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Porch on Frances Inn

4.5-star adults-only guest house near Duval Street
The Porch on Frances Inn offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury The Porch on Frances Inn also features express check-in, express check-out, and a hair salon.

This 4.5-star Key West guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 25 and older are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 25 years old aren't allowed.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Porch on Frances Inn to the airport?

The Porch on Frances Inn is 3.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Porch on Frances Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Porch on Frances Inn.

How close is The Porch on Frances Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Florida Keys Beaches and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Smathers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Porch on Frances Inn offer free breakfast?

The Porch on Frances Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Porch on Frances Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Porch on Frances Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Porch on Frances Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Porch on Frances Inn have a pool?

The Porch on Frances Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Porch on Frances Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Porch on Frances Inn to downtown Key West?

The Porch on Frances Inn is 0.5 mi away from Key West.

The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property close to all the Key West attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was amazing…. Cute little place! So thankful for the cleaning lady. She helped us find parking and helped us in our room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Very friendly staff. Nice rooms. Parked close by & walked everywhere during our stay. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was great and it was super quiet. Room size was good and bathroom was roomy.The only thing that could have made it better was a pool or hot tub but the court yard was beautiful and peaceful. I really liked sitting on the porch and rocking. Parking was convenient. Street parking is everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved everything about our stay. Nice location (quiet, but close to where things are happening), clean room, cool building, great communication. The staff, and in particular the manager, is very friendly and attentive, and took the time to get to know us and our plans in order to help us get the most out of our trip. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the Porch on Frances Inn and will definitely be back! It is in a great location, close to everything but also quiet. The staff is so friendly and helpful that they were more like friends. It’s beautifully decorated and simple…everything you need and nothing you don’t. We can’t wait to come back to Key West and POFI.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This Inn is in a quiet neighborhood, but close enough to walk to all the tourist spots. The check-in/check-out was done independently and proved convenient. We enjoyed having the porch to hang out after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t say enough good things about our stay here. The staff were amazing with communication and everyday ensuring everything was going ok. The location was perfect in our opinion. The room was super clean and had everything we needed. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Key West at this point and we plan to come back and stay again hopefully sooner than later :).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean, Great location for walking to and from the water front. The staff were very helpful and kind. Would stay here again when traveling back to the Keys.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, not overly large but provided a place to sleep, bath was small but true to size in key west inns. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From a service standpoint, probably the best I’ve experienced in KW. Super clean and friendly/helpful staff. Like most KW hotels, they are old houses converted, so you can hear neighbors. But overall outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very clean and while an older property/house absolutley renovated to like new condition (while keeping its history)! Cold AC, very friendly staff. Will stay here again- great pricing, especially for Key West. Communication from property prior to arrival was clear and exceptional. A++++ in every way
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good value. Staff was very strong.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the room, it was very nice. I loved that it was not too far from the beach, restaurants and shops but not too close either. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed my stay, but BEWARE: free parking is a misnomer at best and false advertising at worst. There is no free onsite parking. Rather, there can be street parking around the property that is available, but a lot of it is reserved for residents of Key West only. So don’t book based on the free parking claim alone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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We may have had miscommunication with the staff but our room was not serviced 2 days while we weee there. Had to call a after hours to get more towels and waters. That said they responded immediately and we got what we needed quickly. Property location was great, we could walk almost everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff. Self serve keyless entry. Room was small but clean and efficient. Quiet neighborhood but close enough to nightlife and crazy bar scene if that’s what you want. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spotless room with a comfortable bed and linens. Lots of hooks to hang towels and clothes, spacious balcony with comfy seating, comfortable living area and bathroom. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodations, Panama Suite was perfect. Very clean, well stocked, great amount of space, and park outside the front door was nice! Perfect location, very walkable to everything, but just far enough away to where it was very quiet. Great communication by staff as well. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A good walking distance to Duval, away from the noise. Close walking to a few other out of the way places, which was nice. Room AC worked well and rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about places to visit and directions to get there. You can Uber from the hotel to anywhere for a reasonable fee and it’s pretty quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great and the location to the places to see was good. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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just a great place and definitely a good value. We stayed here for 10 days about three weeks ago, and it was an absolutely comfortable and enjoyable experience. The room was very clean and cool, with comfort amenities both indoors and outdoors. The location was perfect for us — maybe five or six blocks from Duval Street — close enough to enjoy the action, but far enough away to appreciate the peace and quiet. We did a fair amount of walking, but we enjoyed every step of it. The neighborhood was beautiful and wonderfully quiet. The staff were incredibly helpful, and management was accessible when I called. Parking was easy as well, since I coordinated it with management ahead of time and had no problems. There were plenty of restaurants within walking distance, and overall, we really can’t say enough good things about the place. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great communication and service. Host was incredibly friendly and there for any needs. House was a few blocks a way from things, but not a big deal walk. It was a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026