811 Simonton Street, Downtown Key West, Key West, FL 33040, United States
#28 of 51 hotels in Key West
Guests' ChoiceBased on 124 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Lewis
United StatesThe breakfast was great each day and we enjoyed it either on the little porch outside our room or in the courtyard near the pool. Ella's was close to everything - Higgs Beach, Duval Street, Hemingway House, restaurants, Mallory Square, etc. We rented bikes and rode them everywhere, no taxis were needed!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
George
United StatesThe room and the bathroom were too small. There was very limited space for our one suitcase.
The bed was very comfortable. AC and ceiling fan awesome. Really enjoyed the breakfast bar and the coffee was outstanding. Usually very weak but not here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Diana
United StatesBy far, the least appealing aspect of Ella’s Cottages was the bathroom. Unfortunately, this is probably the one area that would be difficult for management to make changes in because of the space limitations. The bathroom in our room (#15), was simply too small to be comfortable. There was no counter space to put anything. There is no space to put a towel when getting out of a shower. The shower itself is very small with no additional shelving.
The coffee was very good which was much appreciated. The selection of pastries offered however was disappointing and never changed during the 4 days we stayed. The pastries were “grocery store” quality and certainly not Kimpton hotel quality. The boxed cereal choices were odd and for children (even though there were no children, as far as we could determine). The cut fresh fruit and fresh juices were very nice. There was only one flavor of yogurt every morning. One of the things that we did like was the housekeeping staff—even though they came very late to clean our room (usually after 4:00 PM), they were very pleasant and did an excellent job in cleaning and maintaining the housekeeping standards.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Guy
FranceGreat location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Winddancers
United StatesBoyfriend did not like how loud the ac unit was. It didn't bother me.
Loved the look, comfort, location and privacy of the rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again if we get back down that way.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Alan
United KingdomBreakfast could have had more variety very limited choices.
The cottage was beautiful and the location was perfect. Staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Rick
United StatesBack yard was a mess. Furniture needs work
Customer service and location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Connie
United StatesThey didn’t have enough pool towels. They were constantly out. They couldn’t launder them fast enough.
The staff were awesome. The small pool was great for meeting people and conversations.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Dina
United StatesThe location of our room - noise was quite a bit with pedestrians and cars. Also AC is so loud but I can handle that after a bit. Aside from this it’s so clean and comfortable and The staff are wonderful!!
So quaint and comfortably appointed
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Amy
United Stateswe paid almost $500 a room at this location, and it was extremely disappointing what we received in return. We were booked into one of the city view rooms - The rooms were small there were no bureaus no flat surfaces to put things on the bathrooms were tiny with no place to put your toiletries. I think we paid way too much and price was just determined by the fact it was in Key West, but it was definitely not a good value. Additionally we were not given a choice of rooms on booking.com when we made reservations. The photos made it appear as we were booking in to a much nicer room - very deceptive advertising.
The location was great. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 February 2023
Vanessa
United States-the pics online were super deceptive about the size of the rooms and pool. I feel like that was pretty shady-they knew what they were doing! -the rooms were very close to the street that had loud mopeds/motorcycles zooming through and so with our single paned windows, we got woken up a lot with the noise outside- even with our very loud white noise sound machine :(
-it was beautifully decorated -the staff was super friendly, eager to please -it was very clean -it was situated close to all the activities and excellent restaurants, but far tucked away from the drunks
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Jana
United Statescomfortable and enjoyed the ease of being close to the sites. also enjoyed Jeffery the cat
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Allison
United StatesJust adding a safe in the room.
Location is amazing!! The room is a little small, but that is completely normal for key west. I would have liked access to a safe, but for price and location— the sacrifice was worth it.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 July 2022
Sheryl
United Statesair conditioning doesn’t actually reach the room you are sleeping in
the grounds
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Mohd
KuwaitNo parking at the hotel, you will struggle to park your car especially if it's a big SUV or truck, and I couldn't understand why do I have to pay a fee for my car if I can't find a parking? At the end the hotel did offer me a parking which was in front of the hotel but what if another guest want to park?
Location is amazing next to Duval street walking distance to everything
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Lazaro
United StatesBathroom sink
All was good for the price, I liked the bungalow better.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 28 May 2022
Judith
United StatesNot a good value for the cost
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Richard
United StatesFYI, there appears to be a problem with fastening things to the drywall. One bedside lamp was partially hanging loose from the wall because the drywall anchors had pulled out on the top connection. Similarly two towel bars were coming loose on one end because the drywall anchors had pulled out. (Room # 16)
Staff was excellent. Setting was excellent. Location was very good. Room was very satisfactory.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Judith
United Kingdomopen onto roadside no privacy
quirky
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Ralph
United Stateslocation
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 7 May 2022
Abbe
United StatesA little noisy in the front as it’s right on the Main Street.
Noisy in the front of hotel. Excellent staff, very clean. Excellent location.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Amanda
United Statesif your air conditioner stops running you can hear everything
cute, quaint little place
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Henry
Belgiumthe bedroom had no windows. was a bit claustrophobic. the breakfast wasn’t very interesting. no fruit left at 9:30, nothing but packed goods.
Beautiful and charming place, great bedding, very fine decoration. staff super friendly.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Lauren
United StatesVery high price for not much other than location
The location is great! Property is pretty. Rooms are comfy and clean. Just don’t think it’s worth the money they charge.
Stayed in April 2022
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