Ellas Cottages, Key WestEllas Cottages in Key West, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 40 hotels we score in Key West. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $288 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ellas Cottages is a small boutique property of 22 rooms, cottages and suites at 811 Simonton Street in Old Town Key West. The whitewashed buildings sit in a tropical garden, and each unit has a private patio or porch with soft-toned decor and bright accents. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, on-site parking and a complimentary continental breakfast, and Duval Street and other attractions are within walking distance. It suits couples and families wanting a quiet base close to the action, and pets are welcome. Rates start at $288 a night, so it is a pricier option, and the booking.com score of 6.9 suggests some guests have found value for money disappointing.What stands out

Central Old Town location, walkable to Duval Street

Complimentary continental breakfast included

Tropical garden with heated outdoor pool

Pet friendly with on-site parking

Watch out for

Nightly rates start at $288

Booking.com score of 6.9 is modest

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