Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 14 minutes and distance is 4 miles.

Driving directions from Key West International Airport: From the airport, turn right onto S Roosevelt Blvd. S Roosevelt Blvd becomes Bertha St. Turn left from Bertha onto Flagler Ave, then right onto White Ave. From White, turn left onto South St and then right onto Duval St. Hotel is 10 blocks ahead on the left.

Getting there: Taxis and rental cars are the most common ways to reach the hotel. Taxi fare is based on the number of passengers and is in the $5–$15 range for two. Rental cars are more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 3.5 hours and distance is 161 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Leaving the airport, take LeJeune Rd south to SR 836/Dolphin Expwy. Drive west on SR 836 to the Florida Turnpike (toll). Travel south on the turnpike to Hwy 1. Continue on Hwy 1 to Key West. Turn right onto N Roosevelt Blvd and continue as it becomes Truman Ave. Turn right onto Duval and hotel is 6 blocks ahead on the left.

Getting there: Driving is the best way to reach Key West. Rental cars are available from this Web site and are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Keys Shuttle runs vans from the bus stop outside of Concourse D lower level. Reservations are needed. Fares are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Greyhound Lines runs buses from Concourse E lower level. Fares are $26–$35 for adults and $16–$25 for children under 12. No reservations required. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel is located right in the midst of busy Duval St so guests can stroll to many shops, restaurants, and attractions within a few blocks. A car is not necessary because Key West is small and many people opt for alternatives: scooters ($16–$25 a day rental), bicycles (under $5 a day rental), the city bus (under $5 a day for unlimited use), and a shuttle bus. The popular shuttle travels throughout Key West and its nearest stop is 3 blocks away at Greene and Simonton. Daily passes are $5–$15 for unlimited rides. Electric cars, known as “conch cruisers,” are a Key West feature and rent for more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice.

Crown Room - Opening onto Duval Street, this breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant exhibits the classic style found throughout the hotel, including a high ceiling and wood-paddle ceiling fans. Ambience is informal. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, seafood, and steaks.

Pool Bar - Tropical drinks and food from the Crown Room menu, served poolside from lunchtime until late afternoon.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: Open to Duval Street, several sundecks occupy the building's center on the second and third floors. One deck runs the hotel's width. Included in the sunbathing area are a 35-square-foot pool, a poolside bar, and plenty of palm trees. The Top of La Concha banquet facility hosts meetings and events for up to 200 people. Dining options include the historic Crown Room, which has hosted royalty, presidents, and authors since it opened in 1926.

Insider tip: Sunset-watching is a time-honored ritual in the Florida Keys. Although the most popular Key West evening spot is the crowded and celebratory Mallory Square dock, visitors in the know head for the top of the La Concha, preferred by locals as a higher and quieter spot for watching the sun go down.