ARIA @ Azul Mansion Key West

Convenient location, quiet, clean, and an overall great stay. Would highly recommend.

Good base location for our winter get away. Walking distance to many great Key West locations, and the bike rental place on the same block was cheap and convenient. The steep spiral staircase to the third floor room would be a limitation for mobility challenged, and best to pack light! Once there the room is spacious and the balcony overlooking the pool is a relaxing hangout.

Clean, cozy and intriguing angles in the space. Stairs weren't a problem for us.

My husband and I are so happy with our choice of the Aria room at Azul. We loved how different this was from your average hotel experience and it really gave it that Key West charm. The shared spaces were well decorated, we had everything we needed in the shared kitchen for coffee and tea refills, and we especially found the outdoor water cooler and ice machine useful to fill our water bottles. The main house was also stocked with fresh fruit and had a fruit infused water pitched that was refreshed daily. We swam in the heated pool everyday, even on our chillier January days. The outdoor seating areas give guests comfortable spaces to spread out and enjoy the exterior. With only 11 rooms in the hotel, it never felt like we were over crowded in the outdoor spaces with other guests. The location of Azul averaged a 15 minute walk to most places, about 20-25 to walk towards Mallory square, and a less than 10 minute bike ride to Ft. Zach to go the the beach. We love to walk in Key West so this worked for us, personally. Our room, Aria, was the icing on the cake to our perfect vacation! It was such a charming and unique space that I don’t think we could have found anywhere else. The spacious room helped us to be able to spread out and not feel cramped at all for our weeks stay. For us, the two flight of stairs was totally worth it to have the top floor. The spiral staircase was a doozy but it really made it fun for us. I would reconsider staying in this room if either of us had mobility issues or if we were tall. My husband is in good shape and he was able to carry our suitcases up and down. He is 5’9”, so the low ceilings and low shower were not an issue, but anyone taller might have issues. I am short and had no issues, but don’t know if I could have carried my own suit case, haha!

We had a wonderful, relaxing time in the treetop king suite. The space was unique and very comfortable. The winding stairs were a great unique touch to the unit leading up there. Beware that that is the only way to get up to the unit. The main house is wonderful with a couple of sitting spaces in dining room areas to do a few minutes of work and the outdoor area had plenty of relaxing space. I would definitely stay again.!!

We rented the room called Aria. It’s sort of like the attic room. It requires going up two sets of stairs - one is an outdoor spiral staircase. We are both 66 yo and thankfully had no problem with the stairs. Though my husband didn’t love carrying our heavy suitcase up and down. The room itself was worth it I think - very spacious and easy to cool. Even the sloped ceilings weren’t a big issue and we’re both ~5’9”.

The bed was super comfy. Loved that we had a sofa and a chair - chairs right outside our door too. There’s a small fridge as well. The pool was delightful. Not used by many so it was nice to float around and cool down from a hot (by Ohio standards) day. They even had pool noodles and a lot of deck chairs. We didn’t use the shared space though if you had a group there it would be a great option for get togethers. Loved that they had pool towels and an ice maker and a clean water tank to keep our water bottles full. The landscaping was lovely too. It’s a bit far from Mallory square but we loved the walk and it’s not far from the Duval loop bus. Last but not least the communication from the staff was excellent. Very helpful. All my questions happily answered. Would definitely recommend.

This was our first trip to key west and my wife found the dwell. They were great keeping in contact prior to our arrival with arrival procedures. The only Issue that comes up is parking in front of the property, it can be tight. We rented the room all the way up on the third floor. If you have heavy bags or mobility issues don’t rent this room since you have to go up a spiral staircase to get to the room. The room is nice but being 6’1 the shower is very difficult due to the roof lines. Words can’t do it justice so do your homework if you want this room. Other than that the property was very nice, clean and welcoming. If you’re a walker this place is in a good location only being about 3 blocks from duval street and all the hub bub.

nice property, close to everything.

This is my second time staying at Azul Mansion and the second time in Aria. Love the privacy and character of the room but definitely pay attention to the warning about the spiral stairs! The location is great and we walked everywhere including Mallory Square for the sunset and to the marina for a dolphin watch. The rooms were spotless and felt luxurious. Friends had another room by the pool and it was also very nice. Arrival and check in was easy and communication with the hosts was super and everyone was very kind and helpful. Coming back soon hopefully!

We had a great one night stay. Room was clean and well organized

Very responsive hosts. As described. Clean and elegant setup.

We had the best time here! It’s such a unique place to stay with so much character. You’re so close to everything. Would definitely stay here again!

We loved the loft room at Azul. The room was large, beautiful and clean. We particularly liked the porch area, it was private and the breeze, the view and the planes were great. We spent a lot of time on the porch. The pool was also lovely, warm and usually completely empty and private. Be aware, the spiral staircase to get up to Aria is narrow and difficult with a large suitcase (but worth it!) Also the bathroom ceiling is very low, my husband (6'1") had to sit to shower. See their photos. We like the room enough that this did not bother us.

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Excellent experience. Clean and roomy. Stairs are not for everyone but we are both in mid-50's and had no problem carrying our backpacks up the two spiral staircases. Staff was friendly and pool was perfect!

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Very Nice and will definitely come again!!

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Fantastic stay the property is amazing the staff are awesome avsolutrlt amazing service. The breakfast was great! We love the pool and hot tub and the hammocks were a nice touch. Awesome stay they had fishing rods and kayaks available. It was perfect being next door to snappers we will definitely be back.

Clean, charming, and nice balcony and many sitting spots to relax outside. The pool is very warm as I like it. The house/common areas are charming and inviting. Just beware that you need to climb the spiral stairs to get to the room we had and the bathtub/shower has a low ceiling so a tall person will need to crouch down to shower. We would stay there again if in the area.

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This is the second time we stay at Azul and would definitely visit again! Perfect location, close to Duval and beach. Property clean and well stocked. Quiet location with privacy. Aria room was great, but the spiral staircase was challenging at times.

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Charming third floor spacious room. Easy walk to restaurants, venues, and Duval street. Property very well kept and room clean. Mattress and pillows extra comfy.

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We really enjoyed our stay there. We found parking on site no problem. The instructions for self check in were straight forward. Our suite was clean and spacious. Would stay there again.

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The check for our room was easy and straight forward. The Tree Top rooms was spotlessly clean, large and roomy. The hotel was very well maintained throughout.
We have stayed at the hotel several times before covid, back then you got a breakfast included. Dwell staff were very helpful. The only downside that since our last stay the cost of the room has almost tripled in cost.

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It was GREAT! Very clean, bright,Very Private, and Very Big w living rm, BR, Study, private balacony. Need to Update BathRm. Ceiling very low in bath, Put Shower Head on handle, Help w low ceiling in Bath for tall people. 5 min. scooter ride to anywhere in Key West!

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We really enjoyed the Aria room. It is much larger seemingly than the other rooms, running the length of the main house. Yes, the winding stairs take some getting used to and yes the bathroom is small and the shower in particular is not so easy. But to us these minor inconveniences were worth it for the extra space.

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Very clean beautiful room. Walking distance to Duval St. No problem with spiral staircase although very narrow. Inn keeper very pleasant. I would stay there again.

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Large, private space in a stunning mansion. Quiet, chill atmosphere.

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We loved staying at Aria. The house is old and charming, the managers were very responsive, and the location is very convenient. My only warning would be the spriral staircase to get to the suite is trecherous. Getting a carry on suitcase up there was challenging. But once up there, we loved it!

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All good. We loved it.

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We stayed 5 nights in the Aria room. The room was unique and a nice experience. The spiral staircase that goes up to the room can be a little scary if you do not have great balance. It was fine for us, but it was a little steeper that I thought. The shower is also a little low. I am 5’5 and it was fine for me. It might be tough for anyone taller than 5’10. The balcony was so nice to have coffee on and relax. I would love to stay in the room again. The property is also so great. The pool is great, the kitchen and living room areas are perfect as well. Great location, not right on Duvall street but a close walk. I liked being a little off Duvall so it was quieter. Kim from property management was so helpful and it was truly a great experience. If we find ourselves heading to key west, I look to stay at this property first.

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We loved our stay at Dwell Key West. Everything was as described online. It was a beautiful and cozy place. We stayed in the ARIA room which was large and had an amazing view. The property management was very friendly, prompt and accommodating. Thank you for an excellent stay!

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The location is excellent and everything was very nice. Everything that we disliked about the room we knew about in advance. The spiral staircase is very tight. You would have a very hard time getting any luggage to your room. We had backpacks and it was challenging getting up and down the spiral staircase with those. Additionally, the shower is very tight due to the roof line. Again we knew about these in advance. The room and property is very nice. I would stay here again but would not stay in the Aria -treetop suite again as the other rooms are the same price and much easier to access. My advice is to use the mansion staircase to get to level 2 and then you only have to battle 1 spiral staircase. Again a great place to stay and very nice!!!!

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This loft was great! It offered a lot of privacy. My husband is pretty tall so the bathroom situation was a little difficult but we knew that would be the case based on the pictures. I could tell the staff worked hard to get us checked in early. It is a bit of a walk (like 15-20 min) but possible to get to a lot of the downtown sites.

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My hubby and I stayed at the Aria for a couple of nights and it was such a beautiful place to vacation at. We loved being on the top with the slanted ceilings. Very quaint. As soon as we walked onto the property we were in awe. Everything is just so amazingly done and very clean. We felt comfortable and would highly recommend to anyone. Such a perfect place for couples to get away.

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Lovely stay in the treetop room! The room was very open and spacious. Bathroom quite tight but as pictured so no surprises there! Tight stairwell to the room so to be considered when packing. Wonderfully responsive hosts! All in all fantastic stay!

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Clean, private, comfortable, and beautiful! This property did not dissapoint! The staff was super helpful and friendly. The shared spaces offer cool and refreshing area to relax and meet other guests. The pool was well kept and the perfect spot to hang out during the hottest part of the day. Even though there are other people on the same property, the Treetop Retreat was very private and we never heard anyone when in our room. The shower was no problem for us, but may be if you are tall. My husband is 5'10" and did not mind it. The staff does a wonderful job with the upkeep of the property. I would definitely stay here again!

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Clean, private, comfortable, and beautiful! This property did not dissapoint! The staff was super helpful and friendly. The shared spaces offer cool and refreshing area to relax and meet other guests. The pool was well kept and the perfect spot to hang out during the hottest part of the day. Even though there are other people on the same property, the Treetop Retreat was very private and we never heard anyone when in our room. The shower was no problem for us, but may be if you are tall. My husband is 5'10" and did not mind it. The staff does a wonderful job with the upkeep of the property. I would definitely stay here again!

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This room and house was exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t want a typical square hotel room. We were very impressed with how the house was maintained and the location. It was a beautiful old home with lots of charm. Thank you.

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Tree top view from this unique room. Well located to all amenities. Pack light as the room is accessed by spiral staircase. Great room exceeded our expectations.

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We loved our tree top retreat! It was a perfect location. Quiet, and walking distance to Duvall st. The room was clean and private. Exactly what we were looking for.

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My girlfriend and I spent two nights in the Aria room. There is a lot to like about this property and a couple of things that might concern other renters. Let’s start with the good. Communication with the managers/owners was great. Check-in was easy. The property was everything you might expect in Key West. The main part of the house was well appointed, very inviting, and charming. I’m not sure how old the house is but I would guess it to be near 100 years old. There are a few restaurants within a couple of blocks walking distance. Drugstore with groceries approximately three blocks away and most anything else you would want to do is an 8 to 10 block block. Duvall Street, which we are most all of the activity takes place, is also 7 to 8 blocks from the property. We walked to most everything we did, including The southern most point buoy and Mallory Square and the beach. All in all, we considered the location a great one. Now more on the property itself. As many other reviews have expressed, there are a couple of things about the Aria room that may concern some renters. There are two winding staircases that get you to the third-floor treehouse. The staircases are narrow. Big heavy luggage may be tricky to get up the stairs. Once you arrive to the unit, it sits all by itself at the top of the house. You have your own balcony with a view of the pool. When you walk into the room, you will find A large room with hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling‘s. It features a sitting area, desk, flatscreen TV and king size bed, I’ll laid out to maximize the space. Lastly, the bathroom is small, and as others have described, has a very low ceiling that some may find problematic. I stood in the shower 1 foot from the showerhead in the back of my head was touching the ceiling. I am 6 feet tall. With that said, my girlfriend and I found the staircases and low bathroom ceiling actually added to the charm of the property. We absolutely loved this place and wis

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My wife and I stayed here in Nov 2020 (Covid) and had a great stay. The property was very clean, the location was perfect for us as well. We stayed in Aria... kind of a crows nest, spiral staircases up to the room.

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