The 5 Hotels in the Florida Keys Where Ernest Hemingway Probably Got Really Drunk At

Like a straw in a daiquiri, Key West and Ernest Hemingway proved to be a beneficial paring. He not only found inspiration on this island, he found love. He also penned intriguing words about Key West in novels, promoting its uniqueness to the world. So it’s no wonder that Key West loved him back, and to this day, celebrates him each summer during Hemingway Days. Although mostly documented, we’ve taken a few creative freedoms in listing properties where you can do more than walk in his shoes, you could experience sights, sounds, and flavors, similar to those that captured his imagination. Enjoy a drink at one of these famous Key West bars. Cheers.