OverviewLocated about a 4-minute walk from the Financial District Metromover Station just off Highway 1, the Fortune House Hotel is suitable for business or vacation travellers who prefer condo-style accommodations with full kitchens, an outdoor pool and easy access to the highway and public transit.
Each of this hotel's individually owned one- and two-bedroom units offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a balcony, a full kitchen (with a dishwasher and utensils), a minibar, a washer and dryer, a dining area, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Pets are not permitted and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. The hotel is non-smoking.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, a fitness centre, BBQ facilities, a conference room, a business centre and on-site dining at Madison's Restaurant and Lounge, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Valet-only parking is an additional $20 per day and a mandatory $10 resort fee per night, per room will be charged.
Downtown Miami is about a 13-minute drive from the hotel, while South Beach can be found 15 minutes away by car. The Port of Miami is roughly a 9-minute drive away and Miami International Airport (MIA) is a 16-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, valet-only parking $20/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 5, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and restaurant.
The hotel's location was praised by many lodgers. They described it as central, and close to highway access, public transit, shopping, dining, South Beach, the Mary Brickell Village, Bayside Marketplace, American Airlines Arena and the airport.
Numerous guests were impressed with the hotel's accommodations. They found their rooms to be clean, modern, spacious, quiet, well equipped and well maintained, with comfortable beds and great ocean views. Some patrons were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
Several travellers enjoyed the hotel's restaurant. They described it as delicious, great and reasonably priced, with an extensive selection.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about the added costs and the rooms.
Some reviewers complained about the added costs they incurred during their stay. They found the valet-only parking and mandatory resort fee to be unnecessary, and also felt a free breakfast should have been included in the daily rates.
Although many guests were pleased with their clean and modern units, some lodgers were disappointed with their accommodations. They reported dated decor, worn fixtures, furniture and carpets, musty odours, poor Wi-Fi signals and uncomfortable beds.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.8 out of 5 with an 83% recommendation rate from 716 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8 out of 10 from 365 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #75 of 131 Miami hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 294 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 5, 2013 to verify some information.
