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Axel’s take

A characterful Old Town base, provided you can live with small rooms and scarce parking.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a simple 3-star historic guesthouse in Old Town Key West

The Palms is a simple 3-star guesthouse in historic houses, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer neighborhood character to a conventional hotel: a pool heated seasonally, included continental breakfast and on-site bicycle rentals make a useful package. Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Duval Street is roughly a 15–20-minute walk away.

The trade-offs are old-building ones: some rooms are small, and noise carries, including around the pool. Tripadvisor feedback is more mixed, with complaints about upkeep and service alongside enthusiastic recommendations. Free parking is very limited and cannot be reserved. Check your exact room carefully: the upstairs two-queen room has its private bathroom across the hall. We’d skip it for guaranteed parking, spacious modern rooms or doorstep beach access.

Rooms
Individually configured rooms and suites; comfortable beds earn praise, but size, condition and noise isolation vary.
Cleanliness
Broadly strong feedback, particularly in recent Expedia reviews; occasional housekeeping complaints on Tripadvisor.
Service
Usually praised as friendly and helpful, though Tripadvisor reports some uneven interactions; arrange late arrivals ahead.
Amenities
Seasonally heated outdoor pool, included continental breakfast, bicycle rentals, barbecue area and limited-hours pool bar.
Fees and surprises
Limited free parking; pet fees and room restrictions apply; direct-booking cancellation penalties merit checking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

820 White St, Key West

Residential Old Town setting, roughly 15–20 minutes on foot from Duval Street; not beachfront.

Amenities and check-in

Seasonally heated outdoor pool, included continental breakfast, bicycle rentals, barbecue area and limited-hours pool bar.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Parking (free)
  • Pet-friendly (extra charge)
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per night; Pets: $55 per guest per stay
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The Palms Hotel: from $443 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $443 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Palms Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Palms Hotel is a simple 3-star historic guesthouse in Old Town Key West in Key West, United States.

Address: 820 White St, Key West. Property ID: 1229850. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/key-west/the-palms-hotel-1229850

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/key-west/the-palms-hotel-1229850/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$517$523 on Booking.com$6 less (1%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $443 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $681 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $928 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,210 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $1,525 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,836 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $2,383 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,853 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $3,102 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $3,360 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $3,613 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,843 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $4,114 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $4,739 USD

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#8 of 9 hotels in Old Town & Duval Street by Axel's take. Old Town & Duval Street is #1 of 6 places to stay in Key West. The best hotels in Old Town & Duval Street, ranked · Where to stay in Key West

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A characterful Old Town base, provided you can live with small rooms and scarce parking. a simple 3-star historic guesthouse in Old Town Key West, scored for what it is.

The Palms is a simple 3-star guesthouse in historic houses, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer neighborhood character to a conventional hotel: a pool heated seasonally, included continental breakfast and on-site bicycle rentals make a useful package. Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Duval Street is roughly a 15–20-minute walk away.

The trade-offs are old-building ones: some rooms are small, and noise carries, including around the pool. Tripadvisor feedback is more mixed, with complaints about upkeep and service alongside enthusiastic recommendations. Free parking is very limited and cannot be reserved. Check your exact room carefully: the upstairs two-queen room has its private bathroom across the hall. We’d skip it for guaranteed parking, spacious modern rooms or doorstep beach access.

  • Best for: couples who enjoy historic guesthouses; travelers exploring on foot or by bicycle; guests happy with simple comforts

  • Watch out for: very limited first-come parking; small rooms and sound transfer; upstairs two-queen room has bathroom across the hall

  • Location: Residential Old Town setting, roughly 15–20 minutes on foot from Duval Street; not beachfront.

  • Rooms: Individually configured rooms and suites; comfortable beds earn praise, but size, condition and noise isolation vary.

  • Cleanliness: Broadly strong feedback, particularly in recent Expedia reviews; occasional housekeeping complaints on Tripadvisor.

  • Service: Usually praised as friendly and helpful, though Tripadvisor reports some uneven interactions; arrange late arrivals ahead.

  • Amenities: Seasonally heated outdoor pool, included continental breakfast, bicycle rentals, barbecue area and limited-hours pool bar.

  • Fees and surprises: Limited free parking; pet fees and room restrictions apply; direct-booking cancellation penalties merit checking.

Axel's opinion of The Palms Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Palms Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 820 White St, Key West
  • Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 720 reviews (location 3.4/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Key West International Airport: 13 min by public transport · Key West Ferry Terminal: 16 min walk · Clarence S.Higgs Memorial Beach: 5 min by taxi · Audubon House & Tropical Gardens: 6 min by taxi · Smathers Beach: 7 min by taxi · Key West Shipwreck Museum: 8 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per night; Pets: $55 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (free), Parking (free), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Key West

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Single room with street view

Economy Single room with view

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Double room with street view (full double bed)

Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with water view

Standard Single room

Standard Single Duplex room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Single Duplex room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with street view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Duplex room

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Quintuple Duplex room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Single Family room (sofa)

Standard room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room

Business room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Business Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Family room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Family room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room (sofa)

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Triple Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite (sofa)

Standard Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Penthouse Suite

Duplex Suite

Attic Suite

Single Suite

Single Duplex Suite

Triple Suite

Triple Penthouse Suite

Triple Duplex Suite

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Penthouse Suite

Quadruple Duplex Suite

Family Suite

Triple Family Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Penthouse Suite (full double bed)

Double Duplex Suite (full double bed)

Double Attic Suite (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Duplex Suite

Quadruple Attic Suite

Quintuple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Single Suite (sofa)

Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Economy Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple Suite

Business Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Duplex Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Family Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Duplex Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

1 Bedroom Villa

Single Villa

Triple Villa

Quadruple Villa

Double Villa (full double bed)

Standard Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

Single Cottage

Family Cottage

Double Family Cottage (full double bed)

Double Cottage

Quadruple Family Cottage

Quintuple Family Cottage

Family Cottage (sofa)

Standard Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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