Bishop Key West (former Equator Resort) - gay-friendly hotel in Key West, Florida
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Bishop Key West (former Equator Resort)

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822 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
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About this place Bishop Key West (former Equator Resort)

Bishop Key West is the hotel at 822 Fleming Street that used to be the Equator Resort, a men-only, clothing-optional gay resort for about 27 years. The Equator closed on 9 January 2025. The property reopened under new owners as an adults-only hotel open to everyone. It is no longer clothing-optional and isn't marketed to gay men. It is a few blocks east of Duval, about a ten-minute walk from the bars at 801 Duval. If you want a men-only house, Island House on Fleming Street and New Orleans House above Bourbon St. Pub are what's left.

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4.9
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167 reviews

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Michael sobecki Oct 2026
★★★★★

Room great service great half mile from all the action only thing I dont like absolutely no smoking

Nicole Hopkins Oct 2026
★★★★★

Such a great hotel with the most wonderful and accommodating staff!! I can’t wait to go back and highly recommend staying at the Bishop when in Key West!

Ani Skit Oct 2026
★★★★★

Just returned from staying at the Bishop hotel for 4 nights. There were 12 people in our group and we all agreed that we would definitely stay there again. The staff is amazing and the hotel is so nice. It’s in a nice area and very close to Duval Street. The only complaint I have is the air conditioner in my room was pretty loud but other than that my husband and I were very happy.

Wayne Vanderslice Sep 2026
★★★★★

Just returned from staying at The Bishop in Key West. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at The Bishop. Our rooms were very comfortable and the cleaning staff did a great job. The morning breakfast spread was fresh and plentiful and all we needed to get the day started. Happy hour was always fun getting to know the other guests and having great cocktails. The front desk staff were friendly and very helpful. Special thanks to Anthony, Jay and Geejay for helping to make making our vacation one of the best ever!

Alan Pech Sep 2026
★★★★★

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were cleaned. The location was excellent and the staff is super friendly

Tiffany Sanford Sep 2026
★★★★★

What a wonderful stay. We were here for five nights and every moment of it was wonderful. The location is amazing, walking distance to almost anywhere you want to go. The grounds are beautiful and very secure. There is also an adorable resort cat who hangs under the chairs in the courtyard (Hi Ivan). The rooms are all different and you can choose the one you like best. Ours was beautiful and had a tub and shower and comfy robes. The pastries in the morning are fresh and delicious and the entire staff is super friendly. The bar is only open from 12 to 8 daily but the drinks are fantastic and the prices are extremely reasonable (especially at happy hour). I can't wait to come back!

Jme Walker Sep 2026
★★★★★

We booked our 6-day stay at Bishop Hotel Key West for our honeymoon/1-year anniversary trip, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! ❤️🌴 From the moment we arrived, everything was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The beds and pillows were SO comfortable (especially if you love soft pillows and a cozy bed!). After long days of exploring Key West, it was exactly what we needed. The staff was friendly, helpful, and incredibly prompt whenever we needed anything. The hotel has two beautiful pools and a hot tub, all of which were clean and very well maintained. It was such a nice bonus to have a relaxing place to unwind between adventures. The location was another huge plus! It’s very walkable to downtown Duval Street, restaurants, shops, and many of the local excursions. Very limited parking via car, but we chose no car for the week, and did E-Bikes for the further travel and heat. Most importantly, we genuinely enjoyed our entire stay. Bishop Hotel was a wonderful home base for such a special trip, and we would absolutely stay here again! ❤️ If you’re planning a Key West getaway and want a clean, comfortable, convenient, and friendly place to stay, we highly recommend Bishop Hotel Key West! 🌴☀️ Thank you, Bishop Hotel, for helping make our honeymoon/1-year anniversary trip so memorable! 🥂❤️

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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