My boyfriend and I just returned from a long weekend in Key West where we stayed at the Heron House. This place made our trip! It's in a great location - just one block away from Duval Street. But it feels like miles away from the noise! It was great to drop off our bags of souvenirs without taking up time walking across the island. And when the Florida sun is at its hottest, it was wonderful to pop back to our room, change into our bathing suits and take a dip before heading out to dinner. Our room was a poolside room, which is literally poolside. Some reviewers noted that it was noisy at breakfast time. Maybe the air conditioner in our room drowned it out, but I couldn't hear a thing. The room was a little small compared to normal hotel rooms, but we weren't planning to sit around in the room anyway. Besides, the Heron House has plenty of poolside seating, as well as a great sundeck, and comfy outdoor couches in a beautiful breezeway. A note to some travellers - our room did not have a tub but only a standup shower. This was clearly stated to us when we booked so we knew what to expect. (I have read some reviews where people were surprised to find out they didn't have a tub.) The door to the bathroom is also a pocket door with wooden slats - not soundproof so it may not be the best thing for those that suffer from "stagefright." But enough about the rooms! The staff at the Heron House are extremely friendly and helpful! When asked, they had plenty of recommendations for dining and activities. Every member of the staff was quick with a smile and hello. The breakfast was great - several types of cereal, toast, danish, coffee, tea, juice. On Saturday, they even had a hot meal of cheese blintzes. We were able to fill up our bellies every morning for our day of sightseeing. From what I saw of breakfast menus around the island, having a breakfast included in your room price is a great value and very convenient. I absolutely loved the Heron House and have already recommended them to several friends and my parents!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping