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lighthouse-court
; 902 Whitehead St; r from $250; )
The rooms at the Lighthouse Court, which sits near the Hemingway House, may be the
most handsomely appointed in town. They're elegant in their simplicity, with the warm
earth tones of hardwood floors set off by just the right amount of tropical breeziness and
cool colors. Affiliated with Historic Key West Inns.
Silver Palms Inn
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
800-294-8783;
www.silverpalmsinn.com
;
830 Truman Ave; r from $319;
)
Royal blues, sweet teals, bright limes and lemon-yellow color schemes douse the interior
of this boutique property, which also boasts bicycle rentals, a saltwater swimming pool and
a green certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Overall,
the Silver Palms offers more of a modern, large-hotel vibe with a candy-colored dose of
Keys tropics attitude.
Cypress House
HOTEL
St; r $219-329; )
This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swim-
ming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with four-poster beds. It's lazy,
lovely luxury in the heart of Old Town, and one of the most extensively renovated and
converted mansions we've seen anywhere. We recommend rooms in the Main House and
Simonton House over the blander guest studios.
Truman Hotel
HOTEL
$195-285, high season $240-365; )
Close to the main downtown drag, these playful rooms have huge flat-screen TVs, kit-
chenettes, zebra-print throw rugs and mid-century modern furniture. The bouncy, fluff-
errific beds will serve you well after the inevitable Duval Crawl (which is only steps from
