Key West.
Key West's chain hotels are concentrated on the Atlantic side and at the cruise terminal. Old Town is where the independent guest-house scene thrives — clapboard Victorians and Bahamian conch houses converted to small inns. The Marquesa Hotel, Ambrosia Key West, the Mermaid & the Alligator, Heron House, Truman House. Most are 12-30 rooms.
Ambrosia Key West
A 1.5-acre tropical garden compound — 23 adults-only rooms, two pools, gay-friendly classic.
The Gardens Hotel
An 1875 Bahamian-style estate on a one-acre tropical garden — 17 adults-only rooms.
The Marquesa Hotel
Four 1880s Bahamian-style cottages around a courtyard pool — 27 adults-only rooms in Old Town.
Heron House
Four restored Conch houses — 23 adults-only rooms, three pools, in the historic district.
The Mermaid & The Alligator
An 1904 Queen Anne mansion — nine adults-only rooms, walking distance to Duval Street.