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Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property

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Books & Books King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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601 Caroline St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harry S. Truman Little White House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Mobility

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Books & Books King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Books & Books King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier King with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier King with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Key West

With a stay at Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns, you'll be centrally located in Key West, steps from Duval Street and 5 minutes by foot from Florida Keys Beaches. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mallory Square and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Key West Aquarium - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mallory Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harry S. Truman Little White House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Joe's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Conch Republic Seafood Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Kevin's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns

Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 40 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1884
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 56.25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 50.63 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40.00 per day(1500 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 56.25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel requires written authorization in advance for any payment using a credit card whose name differs from the registered guest.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cypress House
Cypress House Hotel
Cypress House Hotel Key West
Cypress House Key West
Cypress House Hotel Key West Adults
Cypress House Hotel Adults
Cypress House Key West Adults
Cypress House Adults

Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 903 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eva

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with group
First room we were assigned had a musty moldy smell that hit you in the face. We requested another room and were given On my way!. Only that it was up two huge flights of stairs. It was fine. It didn’t wow us or deeply disappoint. Kind of in the middle. Location 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Location convenient, facility well maintained, staff friendly, breakfast tasty, room was ready on arrival. Thanks to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checking was very easy, the room was not very big and the bathroom floor needs to be updated it was very stained. And the chandelier needs cleaning. Unfortunately we were on the ground floor by the pool and at 3:00 the roosters woke us up. Not the hotel’s fault.
The bathroom tiles need to be replaced.
The chandelier on top of our bed desperately needs cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, easy check in, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I acknowledge this is a historic building and it is limited to modern amenities which I knew when booking, I can even accept the rooms being small and even unleveled but the smell of mildew was unbearable. I tried spraying air purifiers but it did not help at all. The hotel should try to focus on that issue. Other than that the location was great and rooms were nice but the smell needs to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Rae, La Grange

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful!! Rooms were lovely and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the Mimosa Happy Hour was a nice touch. Well positioned for all the action. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely showing age as worn down. Nuisances with the age of building as you could hear everything out in the hallway, outside, etc. Fan had a split system a/c that hummed all night. Good location overall for north side of KW. Wouldn’t stay again just due to age and overall upkeep Disappointed overall for cost
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a amazing place to stay from the service to the rooms spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Mattoon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with access to all areas of the island either on foot or bus. Breakfast was staffed by Sonia who went out of her way to meet any requests. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was not the hotel or services there. Its the location of the property. Its great to be in the center of everything but that comes at a price when it comes to trying to get some sleep. Is seldom quiets down even after hours. Bring earplugs if you have any interest in sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was really nice, great location. But for the price? Not worth it. Very expensive. The breakfast is just okay if you like fruit, sliced meat and hard boiled eggs. Don’t expect any meats like bacon, or sausage etc. If you want an omelette it’s $16.00USD. The water filter station is only available when the kitchen is open, and don’t drink the bottled water in the room. It’s $5.00 each. The pool is very small, we didn’t even use it. We were in the top floor, and can hear everyone on the street, vehicles and airplanes all night. Parking is offsite at a community lot which is $40.00USD a day. Street parking is not overnight. For the price, I would look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good pool and outdoor seating, staff were very pleasant, the free breakfast was great, and a short walk to Duval st. and Schooners Warf. The only drawback is it can get loud outside, and is easily heard from inside the rooms near the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Very quaint and clean. Staff was spectacular! Breakfast was so fresh. Location was perfect and so walkable to everything we needed.
We had a cocktail making class - so yummy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at front desk was very friendly and helpful at time of check in. Room was clean, comfortable, with nice decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic mansion so with that comes it's "quirks" - so going in I understood it's not going to be as maintained as a 4 or 5 star traditional hotel or resort. That said, it's beautiful and quaint, and the workers are so kind and helpful. For the price, it would have been nice to have at least 1 warm breakfast item included daily (eggs to order cost extra) but I did appreciate the breakfast bruchetta & salmon and all the fruit. The room was totally spacious and gorgeous. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and convenient to Shopping/Entertainment/Food. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Drawback was bathroom not fully updated w/walk in shower and lack of chairs in room. Room was on 2Fl, not sure was prepared for the stairs but managed ok. Info at check in was not fully delivered. These comments would not deter us from returning but would be more mindful of the room location and inside of room accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha, Sharps Chapel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here and love it. The only issue was the kitchen staff were extremely loud at 6:00am.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and were given Room 14, and the condition was unacceptable from the start. The room was so humid that the bedding was damp, and there was a noticeable musty odor. After being out for the evening and returning later, the smell had intensified into a strong mold odor. It was so overwhelming that my husband couldn’t even sleep in the room and ended up sleeping outside by the pool. The next morning, we reported the issue to staff and were told there were no other rooms available and that they “normally would offer an ionizer, but don’t have any.” That was already concerning, but things got worse. A quick online search showed multiple rooms available, so the claim that nothing else was open was simply not true. Later, when I sent a written message asking for confirmation that nothing would be done, a new room suddenly became “available.” What made the situation even more troubling was what we found inside the room: multiple hidden odor-absorbing canisters tucked around the space. Clearly, the hotel knows this room has an ongoing mold problem but continues to rent it out for hundreds of dollars a night and then gaslights guests who raise concerns. Between the uninhabitable room, the misleading information from staff, and the obvious attempts to mask a known issue, this was an extremely disappointing experience. Guests deserve honesty and safe accommodations, and sadly, that is not what we experienced here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and convenient to everything. Bed was very comfortable and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025