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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
535 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Hackley Room 2

Highlights

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

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About the area

Key West

A luxury stay in Key West awaits you at The Porch on Frances Inn. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Highlights at this inn include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, express check-out and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Old Town Key West inn include Florida Keys Beaches and Mallory Square.

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, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 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 its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury The Porch on Frances Inn also features express check-in, express check-out, and a hair salon.

This 4.5-star Key West inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Porch on Frances Inn offers 9 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Russian

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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

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: 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 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
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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 25 years old aren't allowed.

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

Are there any beaches close to The Porch on Frances Inn?

Yep, The Porch on Frances Inn is a short 17-minute walk from Florida Keys Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and swimming.

What makes The Porch on Frances Inn a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Porch on Frances Inn.

Is The Porch on Frances Inn family-friendly?

No, The Porch on Frances Inn is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Porch on Frances Inn?

No, The Porch on Frances Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Porch on Frances Inn?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Porch on Frances Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Porch on Frances Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & beautiful updated bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old building converted into about 8 units. Ours was on second floor (no elevator but didn't bother us) and it had a lovely, large covered balcony with comfortable furniture. Our room was large, with nice furniture. There was no built in closet but there were wall hooks and a corner rod. The bath was modern with a large walk-in shower. Towels and linens were plush. Coffee supplies were provided in the room, with a private ice-maker and small fridge. Coffee was also available downstairs in the office. We are planning to go back later this year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CERICOLA

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Jesus, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

MJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location Roosters woke us at 4am

Shower is horrible no water pressure not enough flow. Took forever to get wet and to wash off. We were woken up every morning at 4:00 by Roosters. Good location easy to walk everywhere. Very clean. The Balcony and chairs were comfortable. We had a 2nd floor room. The bed was comfortable. Well maintined
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

Mitzi

Travelled with partner
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

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