Best Western Key Ambassador Resort Inn

This spot is a hidden gem! While it is about 4 miles from Duvall, it’s right on the water and close to the beach. The airport is also half a mile away. When we pulled up I was not so sure. The building wasn’t super impressive from the outside. It wasn’t bad, but just not what I’d seen online. However, when we opened the room it was AWESOME. The room had clearly been recently renovated. The walk in shower was really nice! I also really liked the down comforter as that’s what I am used to at home. We had a huge king ocean front room. The view was the best! There was a couch, mini fridge and microwave. We also had a huge balcony. Honestly this room made our vacation a hundred times better. Every time we came back from an excursion it was so nice to walk into. The breakfast was pretty good for continental style. There were really nice attendants working it. The pool looked nice, we just never used it because there was a lot else to do. Smathers beach was within walking distance, so that was great. The housekeeping was ON TOP of it. They came every day and left us bottled waters and straightened up. I’d definitely recommend staying here unless you are dead set on staying down town. Great value!

The only thing made me to give two star was that you see in the picture.
Also, the breakfast was very crowded. It could be improved by having a bigger place to accommodate more guests.
The location is great. The room is big. It has a nice pool. Customer service is good.
Paid $ 400 after tax for two nights in May16.

Absolutely loved staying here. We needed a quick room After our flight was cancelled, and this hotel was recommended by an airline employee. The staff, room and breakfast were excellent, and the grounds and pool are beautiful. Absolutely an A++

Stayed here for a week during June with my Girlfriend and her family. We didn’t want to get two rooms and not really have any area for us all to relax together besides the pool area. We contacted this hotel and they offered a 2 bedroom condo unit. You have to call and specifically ask for this room. They did not advertise it on the website but we had heard about it from another couple.
My girlfriend and I flew from MD into Miami and then Key West. Her parents have a fear of flying so we beat them to the hotel by a couple of hours. We went to our room even though they were not done cleaning it yet and dropped our bags off and we went straight to the pool.
The pool area is quite relaxing and something you would expect for a hotel in key west. It had a outside pool bar that served basic foods and alcohol. We enjoyed several hours there chatting it up with the bartender and other vacationers. We later went back to the room to wait for the arrival of her parents. The room was completely spotless.
The experience with this hotel was great and the room was completely spotless. I am ever in party of more 2 or more couples, I will choose this hotel.

Overpriced, our room was musty and the hotel is located right next to the International Airport — jets taking off almost right over the hotel! We stayed for one night and would never stay at this hotel again.

We stayed here for three nights and had a good experience.
PROS:
–Pretty location right across from the water and up the street from the airport, a nice beach and Benihanas.
–Nice pool with fun bar that has great drink specials and food
–Nice rooms with comfortable beds
–Continental breakfast
–Knowledgeable staff
–Fridge and microwave in the room
CONS:
–You aren’t that close to downtown or any other bars or restaurants so either rent bikes, rent a car or take a cab
–Although the water is across from you, it isn’t a beach. Have to travel further down for that
–No room service, kitchen closes around 6 I believe so not many options if staying in after that
–Breakfast is basic. Waffles and toast and some cereal but would have been nice to have some eggs or meat as options as well
–Kind of expensive. Close to 600 total for 3 nights for a king bed and pull out couch. Not horrible but with there being a lot of other cute places closer to downtown, we might have just picked a more popular weekend so there was less available in our budget.
Overall, good place to stay but with so many other cute places, I’d shop around the next time.

While the rooms are quite nice and comfortable as well as the property having very nice perks/​services… There are a few disappointments.
Obviously brand loyalty has no merit when it comes to clients who have earned points throughout the year by staying with one chain throughout the country. At booking it appeared as though (in looking at the pictures online) this was a beach front property though now it is clear it is an ocean view property as the area across the street is actually a walkway alongside the water as opposed to a sand beach. Upon check in it was requested to have a balcony room though none were available. When entering the room assigned to us we found dirty sink/​counter, dirty tub/​showerhead, and disgusting windowsills. We basically cleaned the room ourselves with a travel pack of Clorox wipes. On the second evening of the stay we decided to relax by the pool and were asked to leave the area at 8:40 because the pool had closed… Thus we decided to relax in the courtyard with our tablets only to find that the WiFi was down. So… Off to the room to perhaps watch TV although the cable wasn’t working either. Upon calling the desk we’re told that it’s a Comcast issue. So now what… Sit in a room and twirl our thumbs I suppose. I will say that the hotel is very convenient to the airport and to shopping centers and it does offer a nice breakfast (although you have to walk a ways to get it as its in another building entirely). Overall would to be a choice on the next visit? Probably not.

I booked through Priceline a few days before the stay. It was an Express Deal for $ 150 a night. It was either the Fairfield or this hotel and I didn’t find out until paying but I made sure to check out both hotels before going in blind. Fairfield was recently updated so I was really hoping to stay there but one click of the button and we ended up here. It was only for 1 night I told myself.
While coming off the Overseas Highway my boyfriend’s little one was crying to go to the bathroom. We pulled into the first place we could– Fairfield Inn. It was really nice inside and out but we continued on to our hotel which was directly across from the ocean (nicer view than Fairfield). We checked in with a nice employee and headed to our room. It’s clearly a motel with only 2 stories but they renovated inside. Our balcony faced the pool/​tiki bar. The room also had a refrigerator and microwave. Something to note is that the room was tiled rather than carpeted. Easier to clean, less likely to smell, or flood. It was definitely better than expected.
They offer complimentary breakfast in the morning. It’s in a small room in one of the buildings. Cereal, fruit, muffins, yogurt are available. You can also microwave a breakfast sandwich/​burrito or make your own waffle. It was not what I expected but it was good enough.
I’d give the place a solid 3.5 stars so I rounded up. Free wifi, parking, and clean. The only negatives were the bathroom could have used a little caulk around tub. When I stay in a hotel, I expect it to be meticulously clean and pretty. I don’t want an unkempt looking bathroom! Also they had a «complimentary guest towel» which was little more than a napkin. The stupidest marketing EVER but we got a good laugh with it and took it on our travels as suggested lol!

For a short timer this is a great place
I loved love the bar
I travel here from Orlando and is better
Than Disney you want to relax
Here is the place

Great stay for a reasonable price. Room was clean with decent size, especially with bathroom. There is a great design here as the sink, mirror, and ironing board is separate in a hallway right before the bathroom. Rooms are clean enough and breakfast is solid if not spectacular. Location is great and equal distance from several attractive venues. Trolley comes right by the front entrance to see all main attractions. Pool is plenty big with fountains and trees for shade. However be prepared to be buzzed by the jets leaving the nearby airport. It’s surprising but awesome at the same time.

The hotel is right across the street from the water which is hard to find here. It has a beautiful pool area with a tiki hut bar where you can order drinks and food. The rooms are very nice with screened in patios or balconies. Good choice for a place to stay.

We stayed here for 4 days. Extremely well manicured landscaping. Located right across the street from the ocean. Very clean rooms that were very nicely decorated and with air conditioning. Continental breakfast had a huge selection. All personnel were very friendly. Rooms had microwave, blow dryer, 1 cup coffee maker, flat screen tv, sofa area, refrigerator, safe, comfortable king sized bed, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, well maintained pool with poolside tiki bar, public bus service and tourists trolley, internet access, free wifi. House keeping cleaned our room daily. This location was great because it was far enough from Deval Street and all the loud drunks but close enough to drive to (5 – 10 minutes drive) or a $ 15 – 20 taxi ride. Smathers beach is a 20 minute walk from hotel. I would stay here again for sure. I only had one complaint: the door to the room had a large gap around the door. It needed to have a weather seal around it for a tighter fit.

Very beautiful and clean! Having the airport so close was the only complaint but it was a very nice place highly recommended from me!

We stayed here January 10 & 11, 2015. The front desk staff were very personable and friendly and pointed out some places to go. The continental breakfast provided offers a wide selection from waffles and pastries to hard-​boiled eggs and breakfast cereals along with coffee and juices. The only negative thing about the entire experience was the room. It smelled musty when we checked in and didn’t improve. The humidity in the room was terrible, even with the air conditioner at 72 degrees. Nothing wanted to dry, pool towels or bathing suits. The room was very dark even with every light turned on. The shower curtain was torn and the bar sagged so the curtain wouldn’t stay closed very well. The hotel shows its age. The vanity was new but the shower/​toilet room needed some attention. I saw one bug when we were packing to leave and found another in our suitcase when we got home. I hope there aren’t more. If you’re only looking for a place to crash for the night, this would work. If you’re looking for something with a little more polish, this is not the place.

As ironic as it sounds, It’s hard to find any waterfront or oceanfront lodging in Key West. Well, at least any that is affordable AND on the open ocean (not just a canal or something). Mom and I were a bit hesitant to stay at a Best Western (we’re Hilton snobs, don’t hate!) but this one definitely impressed us. We stayed December 7 – 10, and thhe check-​in was simple and the clerk was friendly. There’s free WiFi, a large pool with a poolside bar, and tons of parking on this property.
We got a rate of $ 190/​night for an oceanfront room with two queen beds and a large balcony overlooking the water. Our room was very well updated and it was huge for a double room! The décor and beds are relatively new and it was super clean. Roosevelt is between the property & ocean, but there was very little traffic when we were there. They offer continental breakfast from 7 – 10 with juice/​coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and your basic waffles, cereal, and pastries. The server, Steve, was delightful to talk to each day!
This Best Western definitely changed our opinions of BW hotels… I’d come back here again if the price was right :)

Hotel about a block away from the water, check. Tiki Bar on premises with a Happy Hour, check. Close to the airport to catch an early morning flight, check again.
For our most recent stay in Key West, the wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. We had a King Size bedroom with a large sofa which included a chaise lounge. It is maybe a 10 to 15 minute cab ride to Duval Street but we really didn’t mind since we had purchased the Old Town Trolley tickets for 2 days (it stops right at the hotel). The Tiki Bar which was named the Cheekie Bar also served lunch/​snacks until the kitchen closed at 5:30. The bar closes a little early, 7 pm but I guess that is because everyone heads down to Duval Street.
I was very impressed with the upkeep of the hotel. They were even re-​painting stairwells and other buildings while we were there which shows they are pro-​active in upkeep.
The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. They even offered a couple of pointers about how to get around and suggestions for take out the one night we stayed in after a long day of sight seeing.
Prices for this hotel are a lot more reasonable than staying Downtown. The only downside that I can see was that it is close to the airport and you do have an occasional plane flying overhead. But they are mainly regional jets and it is not all that bad. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip to Key West.

Great hotel rooms are clean the swimming pool is wonderful. The breakfast is delicious. You can go to the old town by bus it pick up you just in the front of the hotel. The big problem it’s close to the airport and it’s very noisy but during the night no problem

Nice hotel to stay however we paid $ 269 per night in last week of December in harbor view room that had not so great view. I was charged premium for that but I got almost nothing. First of all the Harbor is far, and I got a first floor room with all the plants blocking the view.
Room maintenance is good, however office has a guy who seems rude/​attitude. There is no general happy hospitality.
Complimentary breakfast was ok.

Clean. Friendly. Great pool.
For what this hotel is, it deserves 4 stars. It’s a mid-​level extremely clean, friendly staffed, modern hotel. It’s not a Le Meridien and doesn’t pretend to be. But it’s as clean a hotel as any and the pool is large and lovely. And the pics I am seeing on here are quite old — the rooms have been modernized and are far more stylish than the beach motiff pics suggest.
It’s about a mile off the busy downtown area of Key West — we specifically chose this. A quick scooter ride of maybe 7 or 8 minutes puts your right in the heart of Duval Street. The hotel will get you scooters so that’s convenient — about $ 65 (2 seater) for 24 hours.
I would definitely stay here again — it’s clean, easy and quiet. Oh, and the free breakfast area is nice — fruits, breads, cereals, coffee/​tea– great add on.
I nearly forgot — the birds (some sort of crane I guess) are a wonderful bonus! They will sit their long legs in the chairs next to you and ask for fries! =)

Neat rooms and bathrooms. The staff are friendly.
The complimentary breakfast is good and well stocked.
The pool area is pretty good, the Tiki bar serves some good drinks.
Its walkable distance from the airport. I had never walked to an airport from a hotel till date which was cool.
I did not really mind the noise from flights — infact enjoyed watching the them fly really close.
The fact that it is on the other end of the island does make it far away from the happening places but I did see buses which go to the Duval Street (not sure about the timings and ticket prices) and trolleys (the tour tickets are valid for 48 hours) stop by right in front of the lobby. Some of the water sport companies do pick you up for your activities.
The only problem we had was that the wi-​fi was not working on our laptops though it worked with our phones.