Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 13 minutes and distance is 5 miles.

Driving directions from Key West International Airport: Coming out of the airport, turn right onto S. Roosevelt Blvd which becomes Bertha St. Continue up Bertha and then First St to Palm Ave. From Palm, turn left onto Eaton St, then right onto Duval. Hotel is straight ahead at the end of Duval.

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. 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 which becomes Truman Ave. Turn right onto Duval. Hotel is straight ahead at the end of Duval.

Getting there: Driving is the favorite 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: Key West is small and can be crowded so instead of driving, people often get around on foot or hop onto a shuttle bus. The popular shuttle travels throughout Key West and its nearest stop is a block away at the corner of Simonton St and Front St. Daily passes are $5–$15 for unlimited rides. Other options include: scooters ($16–$25 a day rental), bicycles (under $5 a day rental), small electric cars (more than $36 rental), and the city bus (under $5 a day for unlimited use). Fees subject to change without notice.

Hot Tin Roof - Second-floor fine-dining restaurant offering sunset and Gulf views. Air-conditioned dining room and outside tables on L-shape veranda. Breakfast and dinner, with dinner menu featuring seafood, steaks, and chops. Live jazz in the bar on Thursday nights and keyboardist other nights.

Amenity highlights: Raised above the Gulf and providing panoramic views, a wood deck contains a good-size, heated, blue-tile pool. Sunbathers are treated to thickly padded wood lounges and green umbrellas.

Insider tip: In busy seasons and on weekends, obtaining a choice outside table on the pier at Billyfish Bar & Grill for the sunset ritual requires arriving about an hour beforehand.