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| A small elegant hotel with seventeen fashionable
accommodations including two suites, two historic rooms in the main house,
twelve garden and courtyard rooms, and one secluded eyebrow cottage. |
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| The winding paths that meander, through the gardens were
constructed with 87,000 century-old bricks (once used as ships' ballast) from
England, Honduras, and the U.S. Mainland. |
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| Each of the rooms feature original oil paintings, marble
bathrooms, and king or queen-size beds. Most rooms offer Jacuzzi bathtubs.
In-room amenities include Nina Ricci toiletries, minibar, coffeemaker, color
TV, telephone, hair dryer, ceiling fan, air-conditioning, fluffy robes, and a
safe. |
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| Also complementing this room is a queen-size sleeper sofa,
television, ceiling fan, and a private bath. The large master bedroom features
a cathedral ceiling, and a king-size bed. The master bathroom has an oversized
Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, steam shower, and skylights. |
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| The Carriage Suite is in one of the original structures,
and encompasses the entire top floor of the carriage house. The large master
bedroom has a king-size bed, and the second bedroom has two twin beds. Both
bedrooms have exquisite marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs. There is also a
private balcony with views of the pool and gardens. |
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| This cottage is the perfect escape for honeymooners or
anyone who desires an intimate, secluded getaway. Also decorated in the
traditional style, the interior features cathedral ceilings, a king-size bed,
and marble bath with Jacuzzi bathtub and shower. Facing Simonton Street, the
cottage also offers a private gate entrance. Outdoor amenities include a large
free-form swimming pool, and an adjacent heated spa. A mirrored, poolside bar
features cocktails in the afternoon. |
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526 Angela Street
Key West, Florida
Reservations:
904-288-0036
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| The ambiance of the hotel is enhanced by the botanical
gardens planted and nurtured by the original owner, Peggy Mills in the 1930's.
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| All of the guestrooms offer a view of the gardens, and are
decorated with traditional imported yew or mahogany furnishings, brass and iron
beds, oak hardwood floors, china lamps, and beveled glass accent mirrors. |
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| Our favorite accommodations are: The two-bedroom, two-bath
Master Suite located in the main house is reached via a private elevator that
opens into an intimate sitting room, decorated in the traditional style with
soft peach walls, floral print curtains, and oak hardwood floors. |
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| Triple French doors lead to a large private deck that
overlooks the gardens and the pool. |
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| Our final favorite accommodation is in another of the
original buildings, a Bahama-style "eyebrow" cottage, named for the slanting
roof which partially covers the second-level windows. |
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| A buffet-style breakfast is served in the Garden room, or
alfresco on the adjoining brick porch. The Gardens Hotel is conveniently
located in Old Town Key West and is close to restaurants, shopping, and area
attractions. |
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