Key West Bed And Breakfast Inns

The whole concept of bed and breakfast is often interesting for people who have not tried before. The advantage of bed and breakfast inns over regular hotels and motels is that their customers have the opportunity to enjoy their beauty, novelty and surprises.

A real bed and breakfast offers a clean and attractive room, plus a small breakfast in the morning. The owner usually lives on site or at least close by. This is essential to the family atmosphere of a Bed and Breakfast Inn. Usually, the host also is a concierge who provides all necessary instructions, references to restaurants, entertainment suggestions and leisure. The real interest taken by providing a personalized accommodation is what makes people come back for a repeat visit. Many people find bed and breakfast inns a preferred alternative to an anonymous hotel-style setting.

The bed and breakfast type in offers one of several unique styles, which all promise a unique experience. In Key West, bed and breakfast inns are unique in several respects. They offer a great atmosphere in the form of exciting architecture, interior design, facilities, historical locations, and, of course, fun activities and events. The genuine hospitality and personality of the host is an additional feather in the cap.

Old Town Key West offers access to several attractions such as the Hemingway House, Truman Little White House, Aquarium, Butterfly House or the Audubon House & Gardens. This area also has some of the best bed & breakfast inns, offering services such as well-equipped rooms with private bathroom, kitchens, air conditioning, cable TV, Internet connection and telephone. Many offer heated swimming pools which are nice for rare cold snaps known to occur in December through February.

The area is served by Key West International Airport (EYW.)  On the airport side of the island are Smathers Beach and the Middle Martello Tower and Museum. A few inexpensive and exclusive bed & breakfast inns are located in this area. Then there's Bayside area, home to the US Naval Air Station. Staying here will ensure a peaceful holiday away from the bustle of your home city.

When booking a bed and breakfast or a stand alone inn in Key West, it would be reasonable to have access to some basic services. Private bathrooms are a delicate matter. Most have private baths and even kitchens or other dining facilities. However, it is best to check the online sales literature, owner or travel agent, if you are not ready with an early warning, no bathroom can be a little 'uncomfortable. In general, prices are also evidence of additional services. Some people love the novelty of no access to some services, and love the atmosphere of old houses without modern conveniences. All types of a bed and breakfast are available in Key West. Do your planning carefully and you cannot go wrong with your visit to a Key West B&B style inn on your next visit to the tropical island you can drive to.

There are so many fine breakfast places located in Old Town, one should also consider staying at an upscale inn (breakfast not offered) near a top breakfast serving restaurant for the same price as a B&B which almost always has less of a breakfast menu than you would find in a fine breakfast serving restaurant.

Key West inn owners will be glad to tell you more about Key West, Key West Vacations and holidays, Key West Real Estate, Key West Weddings and more. Key west is linked to the other Florida Keys all the way up to Key Largo in Florida by US Route 1. And Key West has the distinction of being the end of the famous US Route 1, so be sure to get your picture taken at the famous "Unites States Southernmost Point Mile Marker" on Route 1 in Old Town Key West.

Be sure not to miss a visit to a first class inn, the Mango Tree Inn, situated across the street from Sara Beths's one of the island's best restaurants which serves great breakfasts.

"At Mango Tree Inn we love to make our guests feel like they are at home away from home whether reading, relaxing in our large heated pool or sunbathing in paradise," says Peggy the outgoing friendly inn owner.

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