
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Best for travelers who want to be steps from Duval Street, with waterfront dining, an on-site spa and easy access to Old Town attractions.
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Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa is a 4-star waterfront Old Town resort with a spa and on-site sea-to-table dining; read this if you want central, walkable access to Duval Street and water activities. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West is a 4-star, full-service resort near Smathers Beach; read this if you’re comparing a familiar Hilton-brand resort with beach shuttle and event space farther from Old Town.
Updated · about 3.8 mi (6.1 km) apart

Best for travelers who want to be steps from Duval Street, with waterfront dining, an on-site spa and easy access to Old Town attractions.

Best for travelers who want a larger resort layout near Smathers Beach with a beach shuttle, conference facilities and complimentary airport transportation.
When Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa wins: choose Hyatt Centric if you want to stay in Old Town within walking distance of Duval Street, prefer a compact, waterfront hotel with an on-site spa (Jala Spa) and chef-driven sea-to-table dining, and value quick access to Key West’s main attractions.
When DoubleTree Resort wins: choose DoubleTree if you want a resort-style property closer to the island’s larger public beaches (Smathers), need more meeting/conference space, want complimentary airport shuttle service, or prefer a Hilton-family branded full-service resort layout.
Bottom line: Hyatt Centric is the better pick for location-focused travelers who want Old Town walkability, waterfront dining and an on-site spa; DoubleTree is a sensible alternative if you prioritize beach shuttle access, larger event space and a more spread-out resort feel farther from Duval Street.
| Category | Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa | DoubleTree Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique waterfront hotel in Old Town, walkable to Duval Street and local attractions. | Resort-style full-service hotel near Smathers Beach with larger meeting facilities. |
| Location | 601 Front Street — Old Town waterfront, steps from Duval Street and Mallory Square. | 3990 S Roosevelt Blvd — by the ocean near Smathers Beach, a drive from Old Town. |
| Size / Rooms | About 118–120 rooms across four floors. | 216 guestrooms. |
| Audience & age policy | All-ages family-friendly (minimum check-in age 18 for lead guest). | All-ages resort (not adults-only). |
| Pools & beach access | One outdoor pool, cabanas, private dock and nearby Simonton Beach; no large sandy beach on-site. | One outdoor pool, complimentary beach shuttle and beach sun loungers/umbrellas. |
| Restaurants & bars | Four Flamingos (sea-to-table by Richard Blais), Blue Mojito Bar & Grill (poolside), Keys Coffee Cafecito. | Palm Haven (American restaurant) plus a bar and poolside bar; room service available (limited hours). |
| Spa & wellness | Jala Spa on site (massages, facials, body treatments; open daily by reservation). | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Multiple indoor/outdoor venues (Marquesa Room, Dock, Flamingo Beach) and ~2,369 sq ft meeting space. | About 7,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space with ballroom and meeting rooms. |
| Transport & airport | About 3–4 miles from Key West International Airport; nearby marina dock and local transit stops. | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request); Key West Intl. Airport is the preferred airport. |
| Accessibility & family features | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public spaces; family-friendly dining and on-site activities. | Accessible features listed (wheelchair-accessible paths, pool, meeting spaces); family-friendly with free airport shuttle. |
Hyatt Centric sits on the Gulf waterfront in Old Town, a short walk to Duval Street and Mallory Square.
Pick Hyatt Centric for immediate Old Town access and waterfront proximity to museums, bars and piers.
DoubleTree Resort is located on South Roosevelt Boulevard near Smathers Beach, a drive from Old Town.
Pick DoubleTree if you prioritize beach access and a resort footprint rather than walkability to Old Town.
Hyatt Centric offers around 118–120 rooms in a low-rise building, many with furnished balconies and water views.
Choose Hyatt Centric when you want waterfront rooms close to Old Town’s attractions and a smaller property footprint.
DoubleTree has a larger guest inventory (216 guestrooms) in a resort layout with standard full-service amenities.
Choose DoubleTree if you want a larger traditional resort room inventory and Hilton-brand consistency.
Hyatt Centric centers dining on Four Flamingos (Richard Blais) and a casual poolside Blue Mojito Bar & Grill.
Pick Hyatt Centric if you value a chef-led waterfront restaurant plus casual poolside dining and nearby Old Town options.
DoubleTree offers American dining at Palm Haven with poolside dining options and a pool bar.
Pick DoubleTree if you prefer straightforward resort dining with buffet breakfast options and poolside service.
Hyatt Centric has one outdoor pool with cabanas, teak loungers, a whirlpool and easy access to nearby Simonton Beach.
Hyatt Centric suits guests wanting a waterfront pool and quick access to Old Town water activities rather than a large resort beach.
DoubleTree features an outdoor pool and provides a complimentary beach shuttle to Smathers Beach.
DoubleTree is attractive if beach shuttle service and a more traditional resort pool/beach setup are priorities.
Hyatt Centric offers Jala Spa, a 24-hour fitness center and quick access to Old Town nightlife on Duval Street.
Pick Hyatt Centric for an on-site spa plus immediate access to Old Town nightlife and evening entertainment.
DoubleTree lists a 24-hour fitness center, pool bar and nearby nightlife reachable by short drive—spa details are not published in the supplier listing.
Choose DoubleTree if you want a full-service resort with fitness and poolside social options; contact the hotel for spa details.

Hyatt Centric — steps from Duval Street, Mallory Square and Old Town attractions.

DoubleTree — near Smathers Beach with a complimentary beach shuttle and beach amenities.

Hyatt Centric — on-site Jala Spa with massages, facials and couples treatments.

DoubleTree — larger conference center and roughly 7,000 sq ft of event space for meetings and banquets.
Hyatt Centric is steps from Duval Street; DoubleTree is about a 4-mile drive from Duval Street.
The supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa for DoubleTree; contact the property directly for current wellness offerings.
Both properties are family-friendly. Hyatt Centric emphasizes family amenities, kid menus and Old Town walkability; DoubleTree offers resort-style space and a beach shuttle that families may find convenient.
Hyatt Centric includes high-speed Wi‑Fi bundled into a mandatory resort fee. DoubleTree’s supplier listing shows complimentary wired and wireless internet access.
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