STAY AWAY! That is unless you want to take termites home with you. At first I was impressed. The staff is very helpful and friendly. For as much as you have to pay a night there should at least be a mini fridge and a microwave but there was neither!! The blow dryer didnt even work. There was no hand soap, shampoo OR conditioner! The toilet kept running so I fixed it myself, that didnt bother me much but it would others. The air was on full blast the entire time but felt like it was on low. Friday we noticed some termites in the lamp in the bathroom, we didnt make much of it until Saturday night came around and my boyfriend and I were awaken by bugs crawling on us. When I got up and turned the light on they were EVERYWHERE. All over the bed, in the sheets and flying around the room. The termites were so bad in the building that they chewed threw the ceiling into the lamp and were laying babies in the light cover. It was disgusting!!! We went to the front desk & they had no other rooms so we ended up sleeping in the car! The next morning I spoke with a manager who refunded me for one night. This is what I said to the manager, "This is really bad because if those termites get into our luggage and we take them home, it could be disastrous." She had the audacity to reply with, "Ma'am I was born and raised here, they dont get into your luggage, they stay in the wood." I'm not sure what planet shes on because being born and raised in Key West has nothing to do with your knowledge of termites, and if they stay in the wood than why were they in my bed and I found one in my car on the way home??? Ive also lived in florida my whole life and I've never seen a hotel as bad as this.

We were at this hotel from April 7-11th and was actually impressed when we saw it. From the reviews I had read it was a little nerve racking wondering what this place would be like.

Upon checkin at 2:30pm- they did not have our room ready, so we opted for the pool. Now this is the strong point of this hotel. It is very nice out there with a open bar and wonderful landscaping. They have several mixed drinks avail. and 3-4 brands of draft beers. The bartender was a nice fella who not only served you drinks and took your food orders- but was a nice guy to talk to. We had not ate lunch yet so we order the wings and nachos. The food was actually very good. The nachos were frigin huge and we could not even finish them.

We then got our room and it was in the tower. They sold us on the "you will have a balcony- most of these rooms don't". But what they did not tell ya was the balcony over looked US1. I thought for sure it was going to be one noisy stay here. During the day you do hear all the traffic, horns, motors, and loud motorcycles. So a afternoon nap is really hard.

At night time however- it actually was fairly quiet. I only was awakened 2-3 times when a police siren went by.

As for the room they are nicely refurbed. Ours had new carpet, bedding, fresh paint, and the bathrooms were newly renovated. I will say however- all the cosmetics in the world cannot help an old hotel- and that was what this was. My father used to say "you can paint a piece of crap gold- but in the- it is still a piece of crap". That sord of holds true here. You can tell this was a old hotel- but they made a great attempt to modernize it.

My only complaint was the floors outside the room were pretty nasty- they were this ugly orangish color and looked in bad shape. The ice machine constantly leak water onto it and made it a slipping hazard if not careful.

overall I would stay here again- it is not close to Duvall or the marina's- but thats ok- if you rent a car you will be there in a matter of 10 minutes. Heck they even have rental scooters in the Parking lot of the Holiday Inn. You can rent those very cheap and will enjoy the ride. Just be careful on the ride back if you drink heavy- cops will snag ya- even in Key West.

We stayed in this hotel just one night when visting Key West. Its a pleasant hotel with a large pool area. The hotel room was large with a good bathroom. Two comfortable double beds, plus a microwave oven, etc.

The hotel is located away from the main Key West shopping and tourist area and close to a main road intersection so the hotel is a bit noisy. There is plenty of parking at the hotel.

There is also breakfast and food facilities at the hotel.

My partner and I were pleasantly surprised as I believe the reviews were very harsh. The staff at the Holiday Inn was exceptional, the room...very clean with lovely bedding, and the pool, outstanding. The location is wonderful especially if one wishes to make a quick exit in the morning. Parking was no problem downtown. We had a trouble free holiday and the hotel could not do enough to help make that happen. And, it was spring break with no problems as the staff was fair, respectful yet firm with the young people. I would recommend this property.
Sandra van der Made
Bedford, NS
Canada