DoubleTree Grand Key is the family-sized, easy-logistics choice among Key West's resorts. It sits at 3990 South Roosevelt Boulevard in the New Town section of the island, a short drive from Key West International Airport and about five miles from Duval Street, so it trades walkability for space, parking and a resort feel. The Expedia page lists 216 rooms, an outdoor pool with cabanas, sun loungers and a poolside bar, and an on-site American restaurant, Palm Haven, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with outdoor seating. A 24-hour gym, bike rentals and a ballroom for events round out the property. Convenience is the theme: a free round-trip airport shuttle runs on request during the day and evening, and an area shuttle helps with getting around. The hotel is rated four stars on Expedia, with a guest score of 8.4 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews, and guests tend to praise cleanliness and staff.
The location shapes the stay. Old Town is a drive or shuttle ride away, roughly five miles to Duval Street and just under six to Mallory Square, so this is a hotel for travelers who plan a mix of resort time and excursions rather than a walk-everywhere trip. In return you get easier parking, fewer crowds around the entrance and a calmer setting than the heart of town. Self-parking is listed at about twenty dollars a night, which is modest by Key West standards. Nearby sights include the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, Fort East Martello and the beaches along the south shore, and Smathers Beach is a short drive.
Practical details: check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with late check-out available for a fee. Free Wi-Fi is included, and the hotel allows cats and dogs, up to two per room and up to seventy-five pounds each, for a per-stay fee, with service animals exempt. Pool hours are listed as 7 am to 9 pm. Breakfast is available at a surcharge. Rooms vary by category, and families will want to ask about connecting rooms and suites when booking. Fees and policies change, so confirm the current resort fee and pet charges before you commit to a rate.
Who it suits: families, groups with a rental car, travelers on a flight-heavy itinerary, pet owners and anyone who values a pool, parking and an on-site restaurant over Old Town atmosphere. Couples who want to walk to bars and restaurants may prefer a hotel closer to Duval. If you stay here, use the shuttle for Old Town evenings, book the Dry Tortugas ferry or a sunset sail with a clear departure time, and keep your own transport for beaches and gardens on the quieter side of the island.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with cabanas
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Palm Haven restaurant
- ✓Free airport shuttle on request
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Pets allowed for a fee
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is DoubleTree Grand Key walkable to Duval Street?+
No. It is on South Roosevelt Boulevard, roughly five miles from Duval Street, so plan to use the shuttle, a taxi or a rental car for Old Town.
Does it have an airport shuttle?+
The Expedia page lists a free round-trip airport shuttle on request, along with an area shuttle. Confirm current hours when you book.
Are pets allowed?+
Cats and dogs are listed as allowed, up to two per room and seventy-five pounds each, for a fee. Service animals are exempt.
