FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT INN & SUITES KEY WEST AT THE KEYS COLLECTION, Key West

The property sits at the entrance to Key West, placing it within a 10-minute drive of the airport and less than 18 minutes from Hemingway House, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Mallory Square. The closest beach, Smathers Beach, is about 4 km away by car. While the historic downtown area is not within practical walking distance, the hotel provides a free shuttle that runs every hour from 9am to 10pm to the Historic Seaport and Old Town. The area is easily navigated by car, with plenty of parking included. Several casual dining and bar options are within a short walk, including Toasted Coconut, Jimmy's Ocean Blue Tiki Bar, and Blind Pig, each about 0.5 km away.

Rooms are accessed from exterior walkways, giving the property a motel-style layout. Accommodation types include queen rooms with two queen beds, deluxe king rooms with a king bed and a sofa bed, and accessible suites with roll-in showers. Standard features across all rooms are air conditioning (some units can be noisy), a desk, a wardrobe, and free toiletries. While most bathrooms have showers, some include bathtubs. Rooms with garden or pool views are available, but no rooms have balconies or ocean views. Ground-floor rooms facing the road or inner pathways may lack privacy and can be noisy due to traffic, roosters, and hallway noise. To avoid disturbance from the pool bar and road, a room away from the main areas is recommended. Interiors are described as clean and spacious, though some furnishings appear worn.

The breakfast buffet is included in the rate and provides a range of typical American breakfast items. In addition to the main hot items, there are make-your-own waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Coffee, tea, and orange juice are available. The breakfast area can become crowded during peak times, and refill speeds may vary. There is no restaurant on the property for other meals, but a Tiki bar by the pool serves drinks and snacks, and a small market on site offers packaged items. Several restaurants and bars are within a 0.5 km walk, including Jimmy's Ocean Blue Tiki Bar and Hurricane Hole, for those wanting lunch or dinner options.

The pool area is a central feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and is heated. The adjacent Tiki bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including complimentary drink vouchers provided as part of the destination amenity fee (two per room per night). Live music is performed on site periodically. The fitness centre offers cardio machines and free weights. For those wanting to explore the island, bicycle rental can be arranged through the front desk for a fee. Other off-site activities available nearby include cycling, canoeing, fishing, snorkelling, diving, golf, and tennis. The pool area can be busy during the day and may have amplified music or activity until late evening.

Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and an electric vehicle charging station is also provided. The property includes a lift, minimarket, shared lounge/TV area, and laundry facilities (machines cost $1 per wash/dry, with detergent and quarters available at the front desk). Other services include dry cleaning, express check-in/check-out, an ATM on site, and a tour desk. The front desk can help with booking the free hourly downtown shuttle, arranging scooter or bike rentals, and providing earplugs. Wi-Fi connectivity can be inconsistent in some rooms. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with accessible rooms featuring roll-in showers. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and smoke alarms.