Looking for a quick getaway to Key West? Now until mid-October is considered the off season, making it the perfect time to snag rock bottom hotel rates, get out on the water (go with my peeps at Fury!) and enjoy the island sans the crowds. There’s also a slew of brand new Key West hotels to check out, plus I’ve included one of my favorite classics below.
The New
A guest room at The Marker. Photo courtesy The Marker.
A stone’s throw from the historic seaport and in the heart of Old Town, The Marker hotel opened in December 2014 as the first new hotel build in Key West since 1994. Owner Pritam Singh, the developer behind Truman Annex and the Key West Golf Club, has taken great care to ensure that The Marker blends seamlessly into its tropical, historic surroundings.  With 96 guest rooms, a courtyard pool and Cero Bodega restaurant, it embodies Old Key West in new lux digs. $$$.
Bonus: The Gates is dog friendly!
Appropriately named The Gates, this is the first hotel to greet you once you turn onto the island from US 1. The New Town hotel opened April 2015. While it’s a 15-minute hike to the attractions of Old Town, shuttle service will soon be provided to guests. They’re aiming to create a destination resort with island-chic rooms, a pool, cigar bar, food truck and weekly parties courting locals. $$.
Conch cottage & beach cruiser at NYAH.
Short for Not Your Average Hotel, this wallet-friendly guesthouse is tucked away behind a charming conch cottage in Old Town. Perfect for those traveling in large groups, each of NYAH’s 36 unique rooms can accommodate up to six people comfortably thanks to flexible configurations. The rooms are bare bones and clean, while also offering a courtyard pool, complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour in a setting that couldn’t be more Key West. $$.
The Classic
The Casa Marina boasts one of the best pools on the island. Photo courtesy Casa Marina.
Conceived by oil tycoon Henry Flagler who built the Overseas Railroad originally connecting Key West to mainland Florida, the 311-room Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a historic South Florida gem. The lavish Mediterranean Revival property situated on the Atlantic Ocean is fully updated with an elegant poolscape, private beach and waterfront dining. $$$.Â
A version of this story originally appeared on Miami.com.
