Island City House - Key West
Overview
Historic Key West Hotel Dating to 1912 with Three Distinct Buildings
Historic Property & Tropical Grounds
Island City House preserves its 1912 heritage across three distinct buildings: The Arch House, The Cigar House, and The Island City House. The property features a heated outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens with a koi pond. Guests can spot Bert, the 15-year-old resident cat, who roams the grounds.
Amenities & On-Site Wellness
The hotel offers an outdoor heated pool with a shallow end and a fence, open year-round, along with pool/beach towels. On-site massage services are provided by Essera Spa using dōTERRA essential oils. Guests also receive complimentary snacks and drinks, plus bicycle rentals are available for exploring Key West.
Rooms & Suites
Each Victorian-inspired room includes hardwood floors, a private bathroom, and cable TV. Many suites come with a full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, a separate seating area, and a private balcony or porch. The Arch House Two-Bedroom accommodates up to six guests with a pull-out couch and multiple bedrooms.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Island City House Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Key West Sea Port and 12 minutes from the Key West Aquarium. The Hemingway Home & Museum, Mallory Square, and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are all within a 15-minute walk. Duval Street's dining and nightlife are less than 10 minutes away, yet the hotel sits on a quiet side street.
Services & Family-Friendly Features
The hotel offers concierge service, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Families can use the heated pool, rent bikes, and take advantage of the spacious suites with kitchenettes. Pet-friendly policies include a resident cat and accommodations for guest pets.
- Historic Buildings: Three distinct 1912 structures - Arch House, Cigar House, Island City House
- Pool: Heated outdoor pool open year-round with shallow end
- Spa: Essera Spa massage using dōTERRA essential oils
- Bikes: On-site bicycle rentals for $15 per day
- Location: 2-minute walk to Key West Sea Port, 10 minutes to Duval Street
- Pet-Friendly: Resident cat Bert and guest pet accommodations
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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City view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Island City House
| 💵 Lowest room price | 145 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.1 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Key West International, EYW |
Location
- City landmarks
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