Florida Keys, FloridaOld Town
Fitch Lodge
Victorian conch inn
Old Town Florida Keys, Florida
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Key West Historic Inns CollectionVictorian conch inn
Four historic conch houses cluster around a quiet courtyard pool, running more like a neighborhood guesthouse than a hotel.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century Carpenter Victorian conch houses once owned by a local seafarer.
Notable
Quiet residential compound on Eaton Street within walking distance of Key West Historic Seaport.
Listed
Modern coastal decor and wicker accents set against preserved wooden architectural framing.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Architecturally, it hardly resembles a hotel at all — it’s made from a collection of 19th-century conch houses, the classic Key West residential form.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Eaton Street has a quiet residential rhythm, with the Historic Seaport and harbor ferries a short walk away.
The rooms
Original timber framing stands out against wicker accents, and every room comes with a yoga mat.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits among palm trees and sun loungers between the restored nineteenth-century cottages.
How it began
Early owner Harry Fitch was a Coast Guard seaman and carpenter whose buildings once housed island fishermen and dockworkers.
Florida Keys
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.