The Porch on Frances Inn

4.5 star property
Adults-only inn in Key West

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Front of property
Southernmost Room 9 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Southernmost Room 9 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Panama Suite 1 | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, printers
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Hackley Room 2

Highlights

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

Panama Suite 1

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

Poinciana Suite 3

Highlights

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

Bottle Room 6

Highlights

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

The Havana Room 7

Highlights

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

The Pilar Room 8

Highlights

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

Flagler Room 4

Highlights

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

Conch Republic Room 5

Highlights

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

Southernmost Room 9

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mallory Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Southernmost Point - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • South Beach - 8 min drive - 2.0 km

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

Luxury inn near Duval Street
Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Mallory Square, The Porch on Frances Inn provides amenities like a hair salon. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A water dispenser, outdoor furniture, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Property 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

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: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

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 mi (2 km).

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The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice shower and decor Bed was a little creaky
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Nadia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every part of our stay at this property. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

Brian

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

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

Jessica

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

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

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here after my wedding and it was a perfect experience, they set up the room just as asked to make for a perfect stay. Rooms are very nice and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy access to town centre, the hire bikes were particularly helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the owner was very accommodating and even met us on arrival after a day of flight delays. We would highly recommend this property for anyone traveling to Key West.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

Dali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was perfect, Jeff and Tisha were very welcoming, helpful, made for a pleasure of a stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Historic section
It was perfect. We stayed in this area before and love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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