New hotels in Key West

Key West has four tracked hotels, all open, split across three distinct settings: a historic Duval Street landmark, a marina resort out on Stock Island, and two properties on opposite sides of town, one in the guesthouse-dense Old Town, one in the quieter New Town. Old Town suits a first visit built around Duval Street and the historic district; Stock Island and New Town fit travelers prioritizing a marina, more parking or lower rates. Here's what's open and which hotel fits your trip.

What to do

A weekend in Key West

Walk Duval Street, Key West's Victorian-fronted main artery of bars, galleries and boutiques, then detour a block to Whitehead Street for the Ernest Hemingway Home and the Key West Lighthouse. Time the evening for Mallory Square's nightly sunset celebration, a genuine local tradition of street performers and music that draws a crowd every clear evening. For a quieter contrast to Duval's nightlife, the Green Parrot on Whitehead Street is a more-than-century-old dive bar where touring bands and locals mix.

A full week

With more time, a day on the water (snorkeling or diving the reef, or a sunset sail) is close to essential in a destination built around the Florida Keys' water rather than its (small) landmass. The Seaport District's waterfront restaurants and charter docks near Mallory Square make an easy base for booking a boat, and a half-day trip to the Dry Tortugas, reachable by ferry or seaplane, adds a genuinely remote island fort and reef to a longer stay. A bike is arguably Key West's best way to get around: Old Town's streets are narrow and parking is scarce, and most of the island is flat enough to cover comfortably on two wheels. New Town's quieter, more spread-out streets are worth a look for anyone tired of Duval Street's density by midweek.

Where to stay

Old Town

La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, occupies a 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark on Duval Street: Key West's tallest historic building, where Ernest Hemingway reportedly wrote part of 'To Have and Have Not' in a suite and President Truman once sat in the lobby. The 160-room hotel returned to its original name and character under Marriott's restoration after periods flying Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza flags. A few blocks away, Bishop Key West opened in January 2025 at 822 Fleming Street: after 27 years as the male-only, clothing-optional Equator Resort, the property closed and reopened days later under new ownership as a general-audience, adults-only guesthouse across five historic Conch-style buildings dating to 1913-1933.

New Town

Blue Flamingo Resort Key West opened in July 2025 at 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, away from Old Town's guesthouse density. BRE Hotels & Resorts combined two existing retro motor-lodge properties on the same site into a single, redesigned 245-room resort, with Virserius Studio leading an eclectic, story-driven island aesthetic, sand-dune tones and statement lighting, built around two pools, tiki bars and a retrofitted vintage Airstream used as a karaoke cabana.

Stock Island

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina began accepting stays July 1, 2026, a conversion of the former Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina on 20 acres at Key West's eastern edge: Hilton's 12th Florida Keys property and its first foothold in Key West proper. The 175-room resort centers on a private marina and six saltwater pools, plus a new Tiki Event Pavilion, roughly ten minutes from the airport and six miles from Old Town, aimed at boaters and outdoor-recreation travelers rather than the historic-district crowd.

Which hotel for your trip

Travelers who want to walk to Duval Street's bars, restaurants and Mallory Square's sunset crowd should stay in Old Town: La Concha Key West puts you inside a genuine historic landmark on Duval itself, while Bishop Key West offers a quieter, adults-only guesthouse a few blocks off the main strip.

Families and travelers who want easier parking and lower density should look at Blue Flamingo Resort Key West in New Town: two pools and a retro island aesthetic, away from Old Town's tightest streets.

Boaters and travelers arriving by water should choose Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island, the only tracked property built around its own marina and saltwater pools rather than a walkable historic setting.

Adults-only trips fit best at Bishop Key West, a general-audience adults-only guesthouse across five restored Conch-style buildings a few blocks off Duval Street's busiest stretch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Key West?

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, which began accepting stays July 1, 2026, on Stock Island.

Which Key West hotel is on Duval Street?

La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, a 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark and Key West's tallest historic building, sits directly on Duval Street.

Is Stock Island the same as Key West?

It's Key West's eastern neighbor, about ten minutes from the airport and six miles from Old Town: Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is there rather than in the historic core itself.

Which Key West hotel has a marina?

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, on Stock Island, is built around its own private marina and six saltwater pools.

What's the difference between Old Town and New Town in Key West?

Old Town is the historic core around Duval Street, dense with Victorian architecture, guesthouses and nightlife; New Town is quieter and more spread out, with larger properties, easier parking and lower rates, a short drive from the historic district.