Ridley House - Key West Historic Inns

We have stayed at many different locations in Key West but I have to say the Ridley House has provided us with the best Chef prepared breakfast. The 1st morning the special was freshly made waffles with blueberry compote and it was excellent. The 2nd morning the special was Eggs Benedict and again it was delicious. We also had an order of scrambled eggs and they were truly scrambled not a plain omelette cut into pieces like you get at a lot of restaurants. Kudos to the Chefs! There were plenty of other items nicely displayed for breakfast. You won’t go away hungry. |As for the room, it was what we expected from an 1880s building in the Keys. Large room with a king bed and a sofa. The A/C was the only issue since it blew directly on the bed. As you can imagine it did keep us cool after a day outside in the 90s. We had an exceptionally large bathroom with a big walk-in shower. The room faced Simonton Street and was a bit noisy at times. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again but select a different room.

The Ridley House was such a lovely place for our temporary home base while visiting Key West. The room was well appointed and comfortable, the breakfast was special with a generous spread of continental foods and Chef Jesus ready to prepare our eggs of choice (Benedict was the Sunday treat), Sangrias each afternoon at 3, and kind staff ready to help with anything we needed. It was relatively quiet compared to places closer to Duval St. Pet friendly. Highly recommend staying at The Ridley House! Tip: As with everywhere in Key West, parking is a challenge and there was no onsite parking. So we parked at the City of Key West Old Town Parking Garage 4 blocks away at $38 per day (likely that price increases during peak season). We were there during the “off-season” (late August).

Ridley House was a perfect oasis within walking distance to everything in historic Old Town. The staff was friendly, the rooms were comfortable and large. I spent some time reading on the porch during a rain storm and it felt relaxing and calm. Highly reccomend booking for a future stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Key West mostly due to the wonderful accommodations and accessibility provided by Ridley House. Our flight into town was severely delayed but they communicated with us the entire time and met us there to make sure we got checked in and settled. Each morning, we started our day off with an amazing breakfast provided by Chef Amy. She is an artist and her spread each morning was filling and healthy and most importantly, her food is delicious. It’s seasoned perfectly and we were excited to make our way downstairs to see what she had in store for us each morning. She loves what she does and it showed in everything she did and the spirit she brought to the kitchen. It was a wonderful way to start each day. Our room was always clean when we returned from a day of exploring and the AC was a trooper. We like to sleep fairly cold so we were worried about being able to control our AC but it didn’t disappoint. The pool is clean and the space is adorable. The bike rental is very convenient and being able to access the kitchen for snacks and water 24/7 was very convenient. We highly recommend Ridley House and hope to be back soon.

This facility should receive 5 stars. It offers a unique climate of an old house, I can still remember this very pleasant smell after opening the front door or afternoons and evenings at the swimming pool. Also the breakfast was good, much better than what other American hotels offer. There were however simple drawbacks: I got really upset, when I saw two bottles of water in my room, but they cost $5 each! Does it really help financially in running your business? It makes a really negative impression. At breakfast there were also small faults: the milk and orange juice went bad, mozarella also did not seem very fresh. Otherwise, however, everything was tasty. It is also worth mentioning, that the level of noise coming from the street makes it difficult to sleep (room no. 1). As we checked in after 6 p.m. there was nobody at the reception desk, the contact with the facility was difficult, nobody answered the phone, we had to text them after arriving at the place and wait for somebody to let us in. There is room for improvements, but generally the place is worth recommending.

I am still conflicted about my stay at the Ridley House, Certainly the highlight is Chef Amy who prepares one of the best breakfasts I have ever had! She alone is a good reason to stay at this establishment. The breakfasts she prepares are gourmet and individualized.|Beyond that the bed was very comfortable and the room remained cool regardless of the outside heat. The location is perfect! |All of this said, we did have an issue while there, but without going into details, this is why I am conflicted about our stay. Also, we found the gentlemen at the front desk (which is only open until 6PM) to be either really helpful or having the attitude of "I don't know anything about this," or "I don't know why they do things this way."|If I had to give a final comment, it would be to go and try this establishment. Hopefully, the issue we experienced is a "one and done" type of thing.

Lovely hotel, good location, excellent breakfast. The Ridley House is well located, you are less than 10mins walk from the waterfront and Duval street. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed with a boutique feel. The team were friendly and efficient and breakfast was a delight - everything was prepared on site and the chef is on hand for cook to order options, including a number of daily specials. There is no parking, but there is pay parking on the street, a car park close by and if you are happy to walk a couple of blocks, you can also find free street parking.

We come to KW often and have stayed at this location 3-4 times in different rooms. Only 1 room we considered enjoyable. Some of the buildings are old and very loud. You can hear other people in their rooms. If your room is on the street, there is street/car noise constantly that’s very loud. The showers in some rooms are scuzzy. People rave about the breakfast but it’s pretty average. Not a selling point in my opinion. We had an issue with the guest service team this visit. We checked into the room, dropped our bags, and left for the day. Didn’t get back until around 11pm and the room was HOT so we ended up leaving and staying somewhere else because it was unbearable. The next day, guest services called us back and it was the most unproductive and unhelpful conversation. The location is great but it’s not worth staying here again. We won’t be back and won’t recommend this hotel to anyone. We’ve stayed at other places that were much better but decided to give Ridley another try. Our mistake, unfortunately. I’d recommend staying at the Curry Mansion or Island City House instead if you’re looking for good location and rooms with a historic KW feel.

We absolutely loved our 7 night stay at the Ridley House. The location is great, only 1 block from Duval street, yet set in a quiet neighborhood. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The best part was the amazing breakfasts prepared to order by Chef Andrew. We can't wait to return.

Don't do it. We left early and found another place to stay. I wouldn't want to take my chances and book there again. Here's why: It's an historic property, so I would expect variation in the rooms. But there is a minimum acceptable standard and the rooms do not all meet it. Some rooms are very small (150 sq-ft!) Some rooms do not have a window. Some face a noisy, busy road. Some share walls with public spaces. Staff will not change your room even if there are other guests leaving the next day. They'll tell you they are full and can't do anything about your room even when they *do* have rooms turning over. The property needs some upkeep. In an older place like this, there can be charming character, and there can be unpleasant and a little gross. This place is more the latter. Filthy grout isn't my favorite. I felt like I needed shoes in the bathroom. And even though we cranked the a/c for a few hours after we got there, the room was very damp and musty. They tell you breakfast is made to order every day but that's just on the weekends. Otherwise, you are offered only what they've got and they are unable to accommodate allergies or preferences. (Allergic to dairy? Oh well. They cannot make a burrito without it). Beware if you arrive after 6 pm! The front desk is *not* staffed for late check ins or lost keys etc. from after 6 in the evening until 7 am. There is a number to call and a second number to text but after losing a key at around 7 pm, we had to wait 45 minutes + for anybody to show up and let us back in the room. There was an exhausted family from Japan with children trying to hold it together that whole time because there was nobody to check them in after a long travel day. Parking is on the street and even if you find a spot, it is not cheap: Meters are $6 or $7/hour from 8 am to midnight. You can pay less if you park in a lot a couple blocks away. There are other options in this price range on Key West that are just as well (if not better) located. Unless you have been able to inspect your room ahead of time, don't do it. Keep looking and book a room elsewhere.

First time in Key West and I booked through my credit card travel portal. Pros: - Pretty central location, lots of attractions were walkable or within a few minutes drive - Lovely hotel grounds, historic Key West building - We stayed in room #2 and it was HUGE, also had a little outdoor seating area which was lovely as well - Afternoon Sangria by the pool is a nice touch Cons: - Poor street insulation because our room faced the road, could hear almost everything and the light peaks through cracks in the doors as well - Be aware of fees! There is a guest amenities fee that we were charged with checkout. Not sure if it's nightly as we only stayed one night (payed an extra $41) - Street parking only, managed to find a free spot a few blocks away from the hotel but they are few and far between. Expect $40 a day in parking in this area. - Room #2 shared a wall with the kitchen and it was VERY loud, be aware of this if you plan on sleeping in because the noise kept us up starting around 7AM

Paper thin walls, no hot water, a toilet seat that wasn't even attached to the toilet, and a mold around the tub/shower. We paid way too much for not having hot water and all they did was send someone later to say it's working now. Really? Such sub par standards. Horrible visit

We originally booked this hotel in July, 2023 for this trip, which we just took in February, 2024. I'm a Bonvoy Titanium member, but also use American Airlines to book hotels, to help gain status with AA. I say all that to say that I solely chose this particular property because it was a Kimpton, or so I thought. It seems that this property changed ownership on January 9, 2024 and is no longer a Kimpton and it was noticeable when we got there. First the good stuff: - Location is easily walkable to most anywhere you want to go, from Mallory Square to the Southern Most Buoy. It's still slightly noisy with road/horns/brakes and those types of noises. - Bed was comfy and nicely firm - Housekeeping did a nice job keeping the room refreshed while we were out for the day, so we came back to a made-up room each day. - They offer nice, locally made bagels for the free breakfast. The not so good stuff: - The room, room 11 was tiny! Smallest to I've ever stayed in. For $2600 for 4 nights, it's a total rip off! There was no where to put luggage and clothes, so we literally had to live out of suitcases. - There was no curtains on the windows, just blinds. So at night, the pool lighting lit up the room, making it tough to enjoy a dark room to sleep in. - There was no pressure at all from the shower and the sink water never got hot, but the shower did. - There was pump hand soap on the vanity and pump body wash and shampoo in the shower and all three smelled, looked, and felt like the exact same stuff! - There's a guy working the office in the afternoon who doesn't seem too happy to be asked questions by guests. He was curt and borderline rude when I asked for 2 extra towels. - The property really needs to be refurbished! The columns holding the covered patio were completely rotted at the bottom. The pool steps and deck are in desperate need of being refinished. - They charged an amenity fee... for what?!?! So, after paying $2400, I got a bill for $166.52 for the amenity fee, plus related taxes - RIDICULOUS!! There are properties in Key West with a pool that charge this fee and are worth it, but this isn't one of them! - The front desk isn't 24x7, like most hotels... They close at 10PM... So, if you need assistance (lost keys, need extra towels, etc), you'll need to call the number on the window. Overall, I'll stick with Marriott and Hilton to book properties when visiting. We visit Key West often and prefer not to stay in these "no name" places, as they don't seem to be nearly kept up as nicely as places run by Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.

First time to Key West. Stayed here for 3 nights and it was perfect. The location is right where you want to be. Close enough to the action but far enough away that you don't have to be in the action. The breakfast in the mornings was so good! The people who work here are great and very helpful! I would stay here again.

We stayed at the Ridley House for three nights. We had a fantastic experience. The location is very close to all the major attractions. Five minute walk to Duval street, 28 minute walk to Fort Zachary Beach, 15 minutes to the pier. The pool was not huge, but very pretty and warm; gets great sun in the afternoon. The provide a nice cocktail hour at 3 pm with sangria near the pool. The best part was the free breakfast. They have a chef who prepares a large breakfast for guests every morning. The spread is huge with freshly made eggs, coffee, pastries, cheese, meats, overnight oats. The second day was freshly prepared prepared biscuits and gravy, and the last day was homemade eggs Benedict with a key lime hollandaise sauce. The chef was phenomenal. The hotel is quaint with historic features; feels like an air BnB. The only downside was that our room backed up to the kitchen on one side and the Main Street on the other so it got a bit loud; there were also roosters that woke us up every morning. Once we got ear plugs we were good! Highly recommend this hotel.