The Laureate Key West – A Favorite for Families in Key West

The Laureate Key West offers one-bedroom and three-bedroom bi-level suites with Gulf of Mexico views. All suites include full kitchens with two-burner cooktops, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves. Private furnished balconies, separate living areas with sleeper sofas, and walk-in glass door showers are standard. Three-bedroom suites accommodate up to 8 guests with multiple balconies and chaise sectional sleeper sofas.

The hotel partners with Fausto's Food Palace for grocery delivery to suites. Guests can order ingredients 48 hours before arrival for in-suite meal preparation. Off-site dining options include Latitudes at Sunset Key Cottages (accessible by boat) serving locally sourced seafood and seasonal flavors, and Bistro 245 at Opal Key Resort & Marina. The concierge provides restaurant recommendations based on guest preferences.

The property features a heated outdoor saltwater pool with Gulf views and complimentary towel service. Key West activities include snorkeling at Eastern Dry Rocks, visiting the Vandenberg shipwreck, deep-sea fishing charters, and sunset cruises on Schooner Appledore. The Mel Fisher Museum displays 17th-century shipwreck artifacts. Live music venues include The Green Parrot and Little Room Jazz Club.

Located directly across from the Gulf of Mexico, the hotel is 4 miles from Duval Street and 2 miles from Key West International Airport. Smathers Beach is 2 miles away, while Fort Zachary Taylor Park is 4 miles distant. The Southernmost Point buoy (90 miles from Cuba) is 4.5 miles from the property. Self-parking is included, and Publix grocery store is adjacent to the hotel.

The hotel welcomes dogs (maximum two per room) and provides Opal Paws gift bags with waste bags, dental treats, food/water bowls, and plush dog mats. Accessible rooms feature 32-inch wide door openings, roll-in showers, and pool lift access. Grocery credits are available in $50 increments. Complimentary self-service laundry includes detergent and dryer sheets. The concierge arranges transportation and activity planning.