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KLee Jul 25th, 2002 11:22 AM

Florida Keys
 
Looking for input on two Best Western properties:<BR><BR>Key Largo-Best Western<BR>Key West - Hibiscus Best Western<BR><BR>Taking a trip next spring and want to book moderate priced hotels (don't want B&B). Has anyone stayed at either of these properties.<BR><BR>I've done a search on this site and these hotels don't seem to be mentioned. Looking to see if anyone has first hand comments.<BR><BR>Thanks.

xx Jul 25th, 2002 11:25 AM

Both are fine but it all depends on where you want to stay, meaning which island do you want to visit.

KLee Jul 25th, 2002 11:32 AM

<BR>Sorry, that I was vague on that. We plan to stay at both. 4 nights in key west and 3 nights in key largo. Thanks for the input.

x Jul 25th, 2002 11:34 AM

I would stay in one of the b&b's in Old Town before I stayed at the BW Hibiscus. It's an older building, not much character, clean. Do a text search on Key West and you will find lots of info...

ReadItFirst Jul 25th, 2002 11:58 AM

He said he didn't want a B&B. I also would think both would be a fine choice.

KLee Jul 25th, 2002 12:07 PM

Thanks for the responses. And no I don't want a B&B. I also like the idea that the Hibiscus BW is located just off of Duval St. on the "less" noisey side.<BR><BR>Any in put on the Key Largo property?

Cindy Jul 25th, 2002 12:28 PM

We've stayed there the past 6-7 years and think it's great. The lanais face the channel so there's always boat traffic to watch. The townhouse layout is neat, too - it feels more like a home than just a hotel room.

Cindy Jul 25th, 2002 12:29 PM

Ooops, that's the Key Largo property I was rambling on about. Sorry.

susan Jul 25th, 2002 01:33 PM

I've never stayed at the Best Western Hibiscus in Key West but I don't remember ever seeing any bad reviews of it. My impression is that it's nothing fancy but in a pretty good location and should do nicely for you if you're trying to stick will a less-expensive place to stay.

KLee Aug 8th, 2002 12:23 PM

Sorry, just got back to this post. Thanks so much for your responses.<BR><BR>Anyone else have any input?

harold Aug 8th, 2002 12:51 PM

The Best WEstern Hibiscus is quite basic<BR>and is the wrong end of Duval Street.When I stayed there in June one of the nice guests hit my car in the car park and when I asked at reception if anyone had reported it I was told they have a lot of drunks staying there

David&Girls Aug 8th, 2002 01:02 PM

We just spent 4 days at Wyndham Casa marina in Key west and it was the best 4 days I ever spent away from home! Everything from room cleanliness to staff manners, private beach, restaurants - everyting was Excellent! it is at the far end of Duval but that is a $4 cab ride, and the hotel shuttel will take you downtown(but not bring you back). Watersports too - my teenage daughters and I had the best vacation ever, and I am taking my girlfriend back in 3 weeks!!!

Klee Aug 8th, 2002 01:10 PM

Sorry to hear that Harold.<BR><BR>Did you see/hear a lot of drunks on the property while you were staying there?<BR><BR>Did the Hotel do anything about your car?<BR><BR>Does basic mean clean? and aside from the car problem, would you stay there again?

harold Aug 9th, 2002 10:23 AM

the hotel was clean and quite pleasant<BR>and no i did not see any drunks on the property.The hotel did nothing at all<BR>about my car and I would not stay there again because it really is a long way from the main part of Duval st.


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