Lighthouse Hotel, Key WestLighthouse Hotel in Key West, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 40 hotels we score in Key West. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $308 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lighthouse Hotel is a boutique property situated in central Key West, Florida. It occupies several 19th-century buildings positioned next to the historic Key West Lighthouse and directly across from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. The hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a poolside bar, and provides complimentary breakfast. Its location allows guests to walk to the shops and restaurants on Duval Street and nearby museums. The property includes modern interiors and is pet friendly. While the location is central, the guest rooms are relatively small. It suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of local nightlife and historic landmarks.What stands out

Heated outdoor swimming pool

Central walkable location

Complimentary breakfast included

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Expensive poolside drinks

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