The Warmth of Vintage Key West...

The warmth of Vintage Key West surrounds our guests as they gaze from their rooms atop the tallest landmark in the center of this southern most city in the United States, the Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha. Here the sun shines brightest when it sets and the views display the colorful islands' gingerbread mansions, tin-roofed conch houses and warm ocean waters.

In the early 20th century this was the hotel of choice by wealthy industrialists, visiting dignitaries like Harry S. Truman, and writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, who was a guest here when he completed his "Streetcar Named Desire". "First Class Service" was demanded during that time and we continue to offer this honorable tradition with grateful pleasure and pride. Whether you're inclined to converse with local artisans, read a great novel while lounging by our pool, or enjoying the heat of the city nightlife, you have made the perfect choice, as did our historic guests, at the Crowne Plaza La Concha - the center of it all - yesterday and today.

There is no doubt that Key West is one of the most unique places travelers will ever visit. This tiny two by four mile island is dotted with historic homes, sandy beaches, quaint restaurants and local pubs. Beautiful water surrounds Key West where one will find great fishing on the flats and offshore as well as diving and snorkeling on the barrier reef.

Key West’s historic 1847 cemetery is located in the “dead” center of Old Town. A stroll through this historic graveyard of whitewashed above-ground tombs and statues can tell visitors much about Key West’s quirky characters.

One of the best ways for visitors to experience Key West is the “world famous” Conch Tour Train, a 90-minute tour of the tropical island filled with history, lore and legend. Open daily with boarding from Mallory Square.

Key Lime Pie is the official dessert of Key West. Restaurants around the country serve Key Lime Pie in many forms, some true to the original and some truly bizarre variations. Because of the Key's isolation before the railroad was opened in 1912, fresh milk was hard to come by. So Gail Borden’s invention of sweetened condensed milk in 1859 came in handy.

• Only hotel in the heart of Key West Old Town Historic District
• On the National Register of Historic Places
• Sunsets are "the" event at the Top Lounge -- the highest point on the island
• Décor and eclectic rooms with the charm of Key West
• Balcony rooms available
• Full service Starbuck's coffee shop
• Spectacular swimming pool and pool bar on the second floor level