RIDLEY HOUSE - KEY WEST HISTORIC INNS (ADULTS ONLY), Key West

The hotel sits on a quiet side street at the corner of Caroline and Simonton streets, placing the main nightlife, dining, and shopping of Duval Street one block away. Mallory Square and the Key West Aquarium are less than 7 minutes on foot, and the Southernmost Point is 2 km distant. The marina, ferry landing, and Cuban Coffee Queen are within two blocks, making it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle. Free street parking can sometimes be found a few blocks away, and paid lots (around $40/day) are half a block from the hotel. The closest beach is within 3 km.

All rooms have private bathrooms with free toiletries and bathrobes, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini fridge, and a safe. Some rooms are quite spacious and have outdoor seating areas or porches, while others are very small with limited space for luggage and clothes; those facing the street or the pool are prone to traffic noise and light from the pool area. Walls are thin, and noise from neighbouring rooms and hallways is common. Light sleepers should request a third-floor room or one away from the road. The building is historic, so room decor and maintenance may vary; some room features include a private entrance, a work desk, and a safe deposit box. Ground-floor rooms are available by request. The property is adults only, and cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on the grounds.

Breakfast runs from 8:00 to 10:00 and includes a wide array of fresh fruit, berries, pastries, muffins, bagels with lox, cheeses, and meats, plus daily made-to-order hot dishes such as Belgian waffles, pancakes, eggs, bacon, burritos, and Southern biscuits with gravy. The chef prepares daily specials and is available for custom orders. A large tip jar is kept on the counter. In the afternoon, complimentary sangria (or mimosas and Bloody Marys on weekends) is offered poolside. The hotel has no restaurant, bar, or on-site dining beyond breakfast; hundreds of restaurants are within walking distance along Duval Street and the waterfront.

The pool is open all year and heated during the winter months. Sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas are provided free of charge. Pool/beach towels are also complimentary. The pool area is set within the tropical garden and is used for breakfast service and afternoon sangria happy hour, making it a central leisure and social space. There is no spa, gym, sauna, or other wellness facility on the property. Loaner bikes can be rented on-site from a partner shop at $4 per hour, providing an easy way to explore the island.

Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the property. Luggage storage is provided free of charge in the office for early arrivals or late departures. Daily housekeeping service is not automatic but is available upon request by calling the front desk. The front desk is staffed until 18:00; after hours, assistance is by phone. Check-in is from 16:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Pets are allowed for $50 per day plus taxes. Accessible rooms with features such as a lowered bathroom sink, raised toilet, grab rails, and wheelchair access are available. The property is non-smoking throughout, with key card access and smoke alarms for security. The nearest launderette is two blocks away. Parking is not available on-site; public pay lots and limited free street parking are nearby.