Florida Keys, FloridaOld Town
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Natural-sand beachfront resort
Old Town Florida Keys, Florida
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonNatural-sand beachfront resort
It sits on Key West's only natural sand beach, centering island life on an oceanfront pool and pier gazebo.
What it’s good at
Notable
Atlantic shoreline living with a heated oceanfront pool and an over-water pier gazebo.
Listed
Airy spaces accented with nautical rope-hung mirrors and David Lavernia's Gypsy Chicken mural.
Listed
Old Town shoreline setting, footsteps from the Southernmost Point landmark and Duval Street.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
the view of Key West’s sole private natural sand beach, at the Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton resort.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Old Town's Victorian streets start just outside, with the Southernmost Point buoy and Duval Street an easy walk away.
The rooms
Rope-hung mirrors and boat-cleat accents style the rooms, echoing the Atlantic just outside.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool sits right along the Atlantic, lined with blue loungers and private cabanas under the palms.
The spa and gym
Spa al Mare specializes in oxygen facials and aromatherapy massages, and the gym has Peloton spin bikes.
Restaurant
Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining & Bar
Indoor tables and an open-air deck look toward the pier, serving fresh seafood, oysters, and weekend brunch with live music.
How it began
Built in 1985, the hotel takes its name from the sailing term for cruising comfortably across the wind.
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.