We had stayed at the Gardens four years ago and when we planned a return to Key West this summer we thought we might try somewhere else. However, our last stay was so memorable that we decided to try the Gardens again. We were not disappointed. We arrived on a Sunday after booking our arrival an extra day. That evening a jazz band set up in the garden area, part of a weekly jazz event we were told. Overall our stay was wonderful. Our room was excellent, the staff very friendly and courteous, helpful. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious, and we spent our time lounging around the pool and enjoying the summer sunshine. The Gardens is one of the nicest places we've stayed, and we will definitely return when next we visit Key West. We've not stayed anywhere else in Key West, and likely won't either. Stay at the Gardens - you won't regret it.

My husband and I stayed in the seclude "Eyebrow Cottage". It was romantic and beautiful. We had our own parking spot, our own entrance, and an exquisite room. The room had the feel of your own seclude island getaway. I requested chilled champagne, a note and chocolate covered pretzels for my husband and all of these things were there when we opened our door. The staff always makes you feel welcomed from the first phone call for reservations to the last minute when you check out. This is a place we will visit again!

Perfect. And I'm picky. When I asked my husband for comments for the review, he only had raves as well. The spacious rooms were immaculately clean with thoughtful additions of umbrellas to bath salts for the jacuzzi to remote controls for the very quiet AC plus all the others you would expect from a 5 star hotel. We had a quiet self-catered dinner inext to a cheery fountain, toasted with champagne by the pool, and relaxed over morning coffee with Toby, the flirtatous parakeet (he loves blondes). I live in the Keys and know many properties well. This one more than met my expectations (yes, all the reviews are accurate - it rates a 10). Best of all the staff was friendly and took me on a photographic tour of the gardens. Bring a macro, bring a tele, bring a wide angle. Strange and exotic blooms are everywhere.

Did I say perfect? Absolutely.

This is truly an oasis for any vacationer looking for a restful boutique hotel experience. From the champagne greeting to accessible and personalized service, this hotel is both accommodating and thoughtfully planned. The hotel property and rooms are exquisite; tastefully designed to the tropical region. High quality linens and towels, stocks of toiletries, an incredibly comfortable bed as well as in room AC, good lighting controls, expanded cable, hardwood floors and marble bathroom add to the serenity and restful experience. The hotel grounds are private, quiet and beautifully adorned with old growth tropical trees and fauna. The pool, although small, is well situated as a social hub. Complimentary snacks, sunscreen and iced-tea offerings just poolside are more of the details that illustrate the thoughtfulness focused on guest comfort. The continental breakfasts have the best fresh fruit the area can offer, and the Sunday jazz socials are fun and entertaining. This hotel is a must for those in search of privacy and top-notch quality, or those travelers looking for a romantic place to be in love, or fall in love. Like many of the guests I met, this hotel is definitely on the list for a return visit.