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The Porch on Frances Inn

4.5 star property
Guests pedal through Key West's historic streets or walk to Duval Street from this charming inn where multilingual staff make every stay seamless

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The Porch on Frances Inn sits just steps from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, offering a peaceful retreat with in-room WiFi. Travelers can borrow bikes to explore the area around Mallory Square, while express check-in and out services save valuable vacation time.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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King Suite #1 | Living area

King Suite #1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room #2

Deluxe King Room #2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room #8

Deluxe King Room #8

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Balcony #3 | Living area

Queen Room with Balcony #3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

King Room with Balcony #5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room #7

Deluxe King Room #7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room #6

Deluxe Queen Room #6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room #4

Deluxe Queen Room #4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room #9

Deluxe Queen Room #9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to The Porch on Frances Inn. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. The Kite House and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Key West travel guide
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Map
535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Studios of Key West which includes art and interior views
    Studios of Key West
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • #TroveOn A couple miles north of Key West, on the right is Boca Chica Rd, follow that road as far as you can and you'll get to the beach at Geiger Key. The road comes to an abrupt stop, the rest of it was destroyed in a hurricane years ago but you can park there and walk out. The beach is secluded and quiet, except when the Navy is holding flight practices. The planes are so close, you can see the pilots!
    Key West Naval Station
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Duval Street featuring signage
    Duval Street
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum featuring heritage elements and a house
    Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point featuring signage
    Southernmost Point
    4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront
    10 min walk
  • Square Grouper Key West
    8 min walk
  • Dions Truman & White
    8 min walk
  • Pepe's Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Harpoon Harry's Restaurant and Bar
    9 min walk

About this property

The Porch on Frances Inn

Luxury inn near Duval Street
Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Mallory Square, The Porch on Frances Inn provides amenities such as a hair salon. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • Wedding services, luggage storage and beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture, a water dispenser and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 25 and older are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

The Porch on Frances Inn Inn
The Porch on Frances Inn Key West
The Porch on Frances Inn Inn Key West

Frequently asked questions

Is The Porch on Frances Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Porch on Frances Inn?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Porch on Frances Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Porch on Frances Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Porch on Frances Inn located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this luxury inn is within a 15-minute walk of Key West Burlesque Theater and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, not overly large but provided a place to sleep, bath was small but true to size in key west inns. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, spacious bathroom, quiet area, clean. Short walk to Duval street, marina, convenience store and coffee shop/bakeries. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Super nice staff. Quiet location. Very pleased with our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location location

Luda, Louise, and Jeff were so friendly and helpful to us from when we first arrived to when we left. It was a great location and we enjoyed our stay. we parked our car and didn’t have to move it until we left.
Posing in front of the Inn Great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and we could walk to wherever we needed to go. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jeff and staff are super! they treat you like friends and family! accommodations are excellent, homey, clean, well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinod

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Good location. Overpriced though I understand the business model. Once reservations have been made, no changes allowed so be careful about that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nicely furnished, and we enjoyed sitting on the balcony. Very peaceful. Prooerty is about .6 miles from the center of old Key West and the nightlife. It's an easy walk from the property, and we appreciated being able to have a quiet place to rest and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
20 minute walk from the downtown core and great staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

The Porch is a well taken care of property and the location is good. It was easy to get around Old Key West for the location. The room was small and the bathroom was small but everything was updated and very clean. The person running the Porch was very nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this cute Inn. Louise made check in and check out a breeze and even provided some great spots to check out. I was in a solo trip and felt safe the entire time and was able to walk to all the fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is sparkling clean, the staff is welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Steep stairs

The second level requires climbing steep stairs with suitcases. The hotel is very clean and manager saved parking place for me. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Porch was an absolute amazing stay! We loved our stay and hope to be back again! The staff contacted us frequently and helped us set up tours. We could not have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Porch, central to dining, nightlife
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is awesome. Very walkable and the rooms are beautifully updated. Jeff was an excellent host and responded very quickly to our questions/ requests. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful host Louise. Perfect advance infos how to get into the house. Nice and very clean and spacious room (we had #3). All in all we where very happy with our choice. Only negative point would be the noise from the street. House lies direct on a street crossing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was utterly charming. We appreciated the thoughtful touches like prettily folded towels, soft music playing on the tv and ample fridge space for snacks and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. TV in the sitting area and bedroom. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in, I discovered that the property was the same one we stayed at 5 years ago under a different name. It was good then, but a tremendous improvement. Jeff did a great job making the rooms aesthetically and functionally comfortable, while maintaining that 19th century charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s bit of a walk to Duval and restaurants and there was no pool. But very quiet and clean. Nice bathroom too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff is super accommodating, she saw there was an empty Parking spot and grabbed it for us! How sweet. The room was perfect and super clean. Loved the location - quiet but close enough to everything. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very taken care of at the Porch on Frances Inn. Kind, friendly, and accomodating staff. Great location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

Two night stay. Very enjoyable. The hotel was renovated 2 years ago & is extremely comfortable. The staff & owner are very welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024