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The Porch on Frances Inn

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Panama Suite 1 | Living area
Southernmost Room 9
Front of property
Southernmost Room 9

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    10 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    16 min walk
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
    17 min walk
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Hackley Room 2

Hackley Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panama Suite 1 | Living area

Panama Suite 1

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Poinciana Suite 3 | Living area

Poinciana Suite 3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bottle Room 6

Bottle Room 6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Havana Room 7

The Havana Room 7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Pilar Room 8

The Pilar Room 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flagler Room 4

Flagler Room 4

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Conch Republic Room 5

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Southernmost Room 9

Southernmost Room 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at The Porch on Frances Inn in Key West (Key West Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. .This luxury inn is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mallory Square and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Florida Keys Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 10 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk
  • Mallory Square - 3 min drive
  • Southernmost Point - 4 min drive
  • South Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterfront Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Porch on Frances Inn

Adults-only inn in Key West
The Porch on Frances Inn offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this inn include a hair salon and wedding services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Portable shower seat
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Printer
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Key West. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Nicole

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
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

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, quiet spot in Old Town Key West. The owner, Jeff, has been renovated the 1860 house to keep all the old charm, but adding modern comforts. First and foremost, the property manager/ concierge Rider is a true delight!! She is knowledgeable of the town and can help arrange just about anything. She's an asset for your trip. Stop by the office in the morning for a cup of coffee, conversation, and adventure suggestions. Our room was spacious with a good-sized bathroom, Keurig coffee maker, and dorm fridge. The room opened onto the upstairs porch. The view was lovely, with a nice island breeze. There is an expansive porch on the ground floor as well. Both have fans and are suited for "people watching " and socializing. The location is quiet for morning coffee or evening cocktails. It is within walking distance to just about all the attractions (although a bicycle would make it even closer, lol). There is a good French restaurant across the street (Cafe Sole), and the famous 5 Brothers Sandwich Shop is a block away. There are two things to keep in mind when booking. One, there is no smoking on the property inside or outside. The second is that there is no pool. Don't worry though, Rider can steer you to some swimming spots. Overall, it is a great place to stay if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing island home. I would recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Everything was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room 6 was a bit small but it was very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Room is/was great! Location great! Easy and efficient check in - hands on service prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We had a lovely stay at the Porch. Communication was excellent. Rider was great to work with and met us upon arrival to help us find a parking spot. She helped with our bags and took us to our room along with an explanation of how things work. She provided some excellent dining options (Cafe Sole and the Thirsty Mermaid). Our room was quiet and comfortable, and loved our porch. Easy walking distance to Duval and the ferry terminal. Highly recommend as they made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Couples Trip
Wonderful stay! Jeff made sure we got a parking spot right in front of the door at check in. The room was very nice. The bed was comfortable and the walk in shower was great. Rider checked in with us a couple of days ahead of our stay to see if we needed anything and to get us the info we needed for check in. The location was perfect. We never drove once after we arrived. Everything was easily in walking distance. I would recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again if we are back in Key West.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful and friendly management. Jeff and Rider were very helpful getting us settled. Nice safe area to walk around. Very tidy and clean A/C was good. Overall a great stay. Roger from Canada.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room is very small with 2 large drawer units that take up a lot of room. Despite advertising free parking there is no parking besides street parking which is hard to come by, they did move one of their vehicles to a resident spot to allow us to park. There is rarely anyone on-site which is inconvenient at times. We only saw the inn keeper upon arrival, which was awkward because she was on the phone with her boss for at least 10 minutes, I helped myself to the lobby restroom which had no tissue. We had asked for our room to be cleaned/turned over and it never happened. Lack of privacy, as other guests sat directly outside our room and we could hear them talking so I am sure they could hear us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was so helpful and knowledgeable the crib sheet of where to dine was very good the property was perfectly vintage and traditional, very comfortable bed, great shower and a lovely high basin ( great for creaky backs!) i struggle to sleep on holiday-but not here! Highly recommended thanks Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Alix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brilliant stay here. It is walking distance from everywhere on the island, but also far enough away from the liveliness of Duval St. The room was spotless, has recently been renovated also so is modern. On street parking right beside the property also. Jeff is a very helpful and communicative host, and has great recommendations for places to eat and what to do. Really delighted with our stay here and hope to return one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Prosser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023