Raccoon Key, Key West hotel rooms at the Independent

"Very good pool, huge room/balcony right on the water and very nice walkable area surrounding property, roosters were a little annoying. All around fabulous, need to be another shuttle though and more experienced drivers…"

"Very nice place to stay! Pool with bar is very nice plus really enjoyed all the hammocks and loungers by the beach. It was a little annoying to have to go to the restaurant to ask for ice and water since they don’t have any water fountains on the premises but the employees were all very nice about it. "

"Awesome place. Convenient with Starbucks in hotel. Nice pool. Lots of parking. Room was comfortable! Great views!!"

"The hotel’s location is its biggest strength—far enough from the noise and crowds of Duval Street, which made for a much more peaceful stay. The property itself is clean overall, and the ocean views from the room (sailboats and catamarans) are truly beautiful. That said, there were some drawbacks. My bathroom had a noticeable sewer smell, and I even saw a sewer fly, which should have been addressed prior to arrival. While staff did respond and attempt to fix it, this shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place. The gym is very small, and pool service was lacking, as attendants were not very attentive. The hotel restaurant was good, and staff were generally responsive when concerns were raised. There is also a shuttle available, but it would be much more convenient if it ran more frequently in the evenings (every 30 minutes rather than hourly), as it gets crowded with guests heading downtown. Overall, the hotel itself is clean, well-located, and has a lot of positives. However, I likely wouldn’t return to Key West—not because of the hotel, but simply because the overall vibe isn’t my scene."

"Stayed for Spring Break… great location! Near everything! Beach was amazing as was the pool!"

"We were a group of 6 so the 2 bedroom worked well for us. It was nice to have a full kitchen to cook meals if we wanted. Beds/mattresses could use a refresh, a little uncomfortable and the bath tub didn’t have any hot water but otherwise room was fine. The grounds are beautiful and the pool and its restaurant were great. Lots of outdoor games to play too! You do hear planes overhead all day but that didn’t bother us. It’s about a 15 minute drive into town but the plus is you ca truly walk to the airport! We rented a golf cart and it got us everywhere we needed to go. "

"We stayed in the double suite for our stay. This was perfect for our family of 6. There was free laundry offered on our floor with detergent complimentary from the desk (it does not take pods). The room was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette was sufficient. The view was beautiful. Only downside of the larger room is that the balcony was very small, so we did not take advantage of it. The pool was great for the kids. The staff was kind and welcoming, especially Damar at the front desk and one of the service staff who we kept seeing moving towels I believe Charlton - so great!"

"We LOVED this stay! Everything was wonderful. We loved the garden atmosphere. The staff was attentive & worked hard. It was convenient to schedule outings & transportation. Breakfast was delicious & we liked sitting by the pool. We hope to come back again. "

"The pool area was delightful, lovely landscape, and good food options! "