Doubletree Resort By Hilton Hotel Grand Key - Key West
A value-focused resort near the airport with exceptionally comfortable beds and large balconies overlooking the pool.
The verdict
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Doubletree Resort By Hilton Hotel Grand Key provides a family-friendly base with a central pool and practical room layouts featuring separate living rooms and fridges. Guests regularly applaud the exceptionally comfortable beds, welcoming staff, and tasty on-site dining. However, reviewers frequently complain about the location near the airport, which requires a 15-minute drive to reach Old Town and Duval Street. 3192021
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and quality pillows, noting they provide restful sleep. 21
- The hotel delivers strong value for an expensive destination, offering extra perks like warm cookies at check-in and an on-site restaurant serving buffet breakfast. 2
- Poolside service is accommodating and attentive, with servers regularly checking in to take drink and snack orders. 21
The catch
- Some reviewers enjoy extra-large balconies overlooking the pool, while others find themselves looking out at a solid parking lot view. 221
- While some visitors consider the location easy for exploring Key West, others complain that being near the airport means an inconvenient 15-minute drive to Old Town. 16
- Guests disagree on room cleanliness and upkeep, with many describing comfortable spaces with handy fridges while others report dated furnishings and stained bathrooms. 20
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking comfortable beds on a budget
- — Guests who do not mind driving into town
- — Pool-focused resort stays
Skip it if
- — Anyone wanting to walk to Duval Street or Mallory Square
- — Guests expecting ocean views
- — Travelers sensitive to airport-adjacent locations
Seen on camera
9 moments · 3 videos · Doubletree Resort By Hilton Hotel Grand Key - Key West
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“And this is such a great price for what it is and what you get to enjoy.”
youtube.com4:07“Mitch had a couple of the coffees. They were good.”
youtube.com9:41“Jack got a grilled chicken sandwich. I ordered a hamburger. Both came with a side of fries and both were pretty good by…”
youtube.com5:14“Nice little desk area to set yourself up if you're working remote.”
youtube.com9:43“And then I'll also say that the bed was so comfortable and the pillows. It was actually better than the Fontaine blue th…”
youtube.com10:06“But you're not here for the view. I got to be honest with you guys. This is a solid parking lot room.”
youtube.com10:28“So, you are going to get a three-star hotel. It is not the nicest we've ever stayed in, but for the value that it brings…”
youtube.com11:00“We have not done that, but they look like great places to sit and enjoy the pool day. They do have a restaurant on site,…”
youtube.com1:45“It is $18 per person for a buffet, including fresh fruit, pastries, cereal, breakfast potatoes, sausage or bacon, and eg…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Location
78- “Another huge vote for the Hilton! The location is perfect so you can walk to most things and not have to cab it or anything.” 11
- “The shuttle also has a schedule to pick up guests at the same downtown location and return them to the hotel. This was a great service that we took full advantage of. If you plan ahead and follow the shuttle schedule, it works really well.” 21
Room
82- “Although our room was a little dated, it was clean, comfortable and had everything that we could need. We especially enjoyed the extra-large balcony with the amazing pool view.” 21
- “Check-In was smooth and they provided us their famous cookies. We also got upgraded from a Studio Suite to a One Bedroom Suite which was lovely.” 20
Service
84- “The restaurant service was really nice, friendly, and professional, and I loved the service at this property.” 20
- “The service was lovely and the staff were at the counter 24/7. I checked out of the property at around 5AM to catch the Dry Tortugas Ferry and there were still staff doing their work.” 20
Bed & Sleep
86- “And then I'll also say that the bed was so comfortable and the pillows. It was actually better than the Fontaine blue that we stayed at.” 210:06
- “I am a huge fan of the beds at Hilton hotels. Not only are they super comfy, but they also always come with plenty of quality pillows and top-notch bedding. This room was no exception and I slept like a baby while we were there.” 21
Value
77- “And this is such a great price for what it is and what you get to enjoy.” 24:07
- “So, you are going to get a three-star hotel. It is not the nicest we've ever stayed in, but for the value that it brings, I want that to come across where this is a really expensive destination, and a lot of the accommodations are going to be really expensive.” 211:00
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Key West it sits 3 points below the local median of 85.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 3 mentions
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 52 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Although our room was a little dated, it was clean, comfortable and had everything that we could need. We especially enjoyed the extra-large balcony with the amazing pool view.” 21
- “Across from the vanity was a good-sized closet, with a safe, ironing board, luggage jack, blow dryer and plenty of hangers. There was ample room to store our shoes and luggage inside plus hang our clothes and coats.” 21
- “The pros were it had a kitchen, two balconies, a separate living room, a comfortable bed, and a spacious layout.” 20
- “When we arrived in the room, it was a bit dark, and I struggled to figure out the lighting situation. There were two switches as you entered the door, but they didn't turn on anything helpful in the room.” 21
- “The cons was that it felt a little dirty with a terrible odor and stains on some of the furnishings in the living room.” 20
- “But you're not here for the view. I got to be honest with you guys. This is a solid parking lot room.” On camera210:28
- “Check-In was smooth and they provided us their famous cookies. We also got upgraded from a Studio Suite to a One Bedroom Suite which was lovely.” 20
- “Nice little desk area to set yourself up if you're working remote.” On camera29:43
- “We also enjoyed afternoon snacks on the balcony or a glass of wine before heading out for dinner. This was one of our favorite features and you certainly couldn't beat the view!” 21
- “In the rooms, some of the furniture has improved but I didn't like what they did with the bathrooms, I liked the previous, old layout better.” 20
- “I attempted to acquire a wine glass for our room from the front desk, but they seemed dismayed and made it feel way to complicated, so I skipped it.” 21
- “The room was nice we had a view of the pool but without a balcony.” 11
- “And this is such a great price for what it is and what you get to enjoy.” On camera24:07
- “So, you are going to get a three-star hotel. It is not the nicest we've ever stayed in, but for the value that it brings, I want that to come across where this is a really expensive destination, and a lot of the accommodations are going to be really expensive.” On camera211:00
- “DoubleTree hotels by Hilton are quickly becoming some of our favorite places to stay. This hotel was no exception. I feel like they offer a lot of value for the price you pay to stay there.” 21
- “The restaurant food was average in my view for the price.” 6
- “The rooms were fine I guess, but looked dated despite the supposedly recent renovation and they all (so the management told me) have interconnecting doors which I dislike and find noisy and not restful as you hear the people next door.” 6
- “The restaurant service was really nice, friendly, and professional, and I loved the service at this property.” 20
- “"This reliable and friendly hotel has a great pool and comfortable rooms."” 3
- “Service: The service was lovely and the staff were at the counter 24/7.” 20
- “They also had a snacks/drinks mini store where they had chips and sodas. They have really delicious Key Lime Pie and amazing Tacos at their on-site restaurant, and our waiter was really nice and lovely.” 20
- “The hotel offers a shuttle service that runs every hour but when the hotel is busy the shuttle fills up fast. We never had an issue with not being able to board the shuttle due to crowds but there were definitely people who were left behind only to wait for the next one to come along.” 16
- “The service was lovely and the staff were at the counter 24/7. I checked out of the property at around 5AM to catch the Dry Tortugas Ferry and there were still staff doing their work.” 20
- “The staff were always friendly and helpful whenever we interacted with them. You could tell that this hotel sincerely values providing great service to its guests.” 21
- “Check-In was smooth and they provided us their famous cookies.” 20
- “Doubletree Resort delivers solid value with a standout pool and recently upgraded rooms, plus reliably friendly service-just know it's a quiet 10-minute cab ride from the action on Duval Street.” 3
- “Overall, we thought the room was very clean and the housekeepers were on point when it came to resupplying us with towels and other necessities.” 16
- “Found the Front Desk staff disinterested and rather harassed.” 6
- “We especially enjoyed the extra-large balcony with the amazing pool view. This hotel still provides daily housekeeping which has gone away at a lot of places since the beginning of Covid. I had forgotten how much I appreciate this service.” 21
- “A waitress circled through regularly taking drink and snack orders. They were quite accommodating, and even made an Aperol Spritz for me one day, even though it wasn't on their menu.” 21
- “95% of the good dining, attractions, and shopping are in Old Town and the Hilton is within walking distance of everything. Plus, it is on the water. Good Sunday Brunch.” 11
- “The credit can be used for breakfast, food and beverages at the pool bar or items from the hotel pantry. We took advantage of the breakfast buffet on 3 mornings during our stay. The menu changed daily, the food quality was very good, and the service was fantastic.” 21
- “The Doubletree By Hilton Grand Key Resort Key West treats guests with a delicious kid-friendly buffet breakfast in the restaurant.” 19
- “We have not done that, but they look like great places to sit and enjoy the pool day. They do have a restaurant on site, which we ate at last night. It was delicious.” On camera221:45
- “The pool area was beautiful and relaxing, and the breakfast buffet was superior to many other similarly priced hotels that we have stayed at. Although our room was a little dated, it was clean, comfortable and had everything that we could need.” 21
- “The hotel had delicious items served at Breakfast which was perfect to start the day.” 20
- “The Hilton, on the other hand is right on the Gulf in the lap of the sunset celebrations and great restaurants. In fact, the Hilton has a very good restaurant of its own.” 11
- “It is $18 per person for a buffet, including fresh fruit, pastries, cereal, breakfast potatoes, sausage or bacon, and eggs. We just ordered breakfast sandwiches off the alakart menu. They were $10 and included scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, and chipotle ioli. They were pretty good.” On camera186:56
- “They also had a snacks/drinks mini store where they had chips and sodas. They have really delicious Key Lime Pie and amazing Tacos at their on-site restaurant, and our waiter was really nice and lovely.” 20
- “The cons was that it felt a little dirty with a terrible odor and stains on some of the furnishings in the living room. Our 3rd floor room also had a disguisting bathroom, with some hair and stains on the bath tub. Shower was nice though.” 20
- “I liked that the sink and vanity were separately located outside of the shower/toilet area. It made it easier for 2 people to get ready at the same time.” 21
- “The bathroom was nothing special, but it was clean and everything worked properly.” 21
- “And then I'll also say that the bed was so comfortable and the pillows. It was actually better than the Fontaine blue that we stayed at.” On camera210:06
- “I am a huge fan of the beds at Hilton hotels. Not only are they super comfy, but they also always come with plenty of quality pillows and top-notch bedding. This room was no exception and I slept like a baby while we were there.” 21
- “I think Key West is all about location, so I would rather stay in Old Town rather than the area this hotel is in but it's even more $$$$$.” 20
- “Out of the three you have choosen, my pick would be the Hilton. The location is better than the other 2.” 11
- “Another huge vote for the Hilton! The location is perfect so you can walk to most things and not have to cab it or anything.” 11
- “The DoubleTree Resort Key West may not be located as close to Duval Street as some hotels are, but with the complimentary shuttle service, that really isn't an issue. I actually think that being a little further from downtown made this property even more relaxing.” 21
- “The shuttle also has a schedule to pick up guests at the same downtown location and return them to the hotel. This was a great service that we took full advantage of. If you plan ahead and follow the shuttle schedule, it works really well.” 21
- “The Grand Key is out by the airport in an absolutely AWFUL location, and the Hampton Inn's location isn't much better.” 11
- “The resort has an unbeatable location about a 15-minute drive from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, while shopping venues like the bustling plaza "Mallory Square" are about a 20-minute drive away.” 19
- “I didn't think it was an "AWFUL" location as far as the early poster stated, they did have a free shuttle that during the summer seemed to have plenty of room anytime we needed to ride it.” 11
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 16 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 20Review of the Doubletree By Hilton Key West: Best Budget- ...reddit.comForum thread2026-03-15Current18 quotes used
“The renovations really made the lobby and the whole common areas feel a lot nicer.”
Read originalreddit.com - 12DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Key Resort - Key Westoyster.comReview site2024-10-30AgeingRead originaloyster.com
- 21DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Key Westtheworldaccordingtodev.comReview site2022-02-23Ageing20 quotes used
“Although our room was a little dated, it was clean, comfortable and had everything that we could need. We especially enjoyed the extra-large balcony with the amazing pool view.”
Read originaltheworldaccordingtodev.com - 4DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key - Key West ...uscardforum.comForum thread2021-11-11AgeingRead originaluscardforum.com
- 6DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Key Key West Floridatipsfortravellers.comReview site2016-06-09Ageing5 quotes used
“The rooms were fine I guess, but looked dated despite the supposedly recent renovation and they all (so the management told me) have interconnecting doors which I dislike and find noisy and not restful as you hear the pe…”
Read originaltipsfortravellers.com - 16DoubleTree Grand Key Resort Review - Key West, FLpausethemoment.comReview site2012-07-13Ageing5 quotes used
“The only problem that we found with this hotel is that it's a 15-minute drive from Old Town Key West.”
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