OverviewThis property is situated on a major thoroughfare in Miami Beach and is within a 4-minute walk of the beach. Situated within the South Beach District, this hotel is well suited for guests who are looking to access area attractions on foot. The Miami Beach Convention Center, New World Symphony, the Bass Museum of Art and the Lincoln Road Mall are all within a 15-minute walk.
This hotel is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, blackout curtains, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and a safe. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are not available.
Parking is available on site for $25 per night and pets are not permitted.
The on-site Cafe serves breakfast only, while the Lobby Lounge serves alcoholic beverages.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, direct beach access and beach towels, a 24-hour front desk, free boarding pass printing and meeting space.
The Wolfsonian-FIU, which is an art deco and fine arts showcase, is 10 minutes away on foot, while the Holocaust Memorial is a 4-minute drive away. Downtown Miami, which includes the AmericanAirlines Arena and Marlins Park, is 15 to 20 minutes away by car, while Sunlife Stadium is a 25-minute drive away.
Port of Miami is about 15 to 20 minutes away by car, while the Miami International Airport (MIA) is about a 20- to 40-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 15, 2014: Smoking and accessible rooms, pet policy.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed disappointed with their stay at this hotel. However, many guests agreed that the location was convenient for walking to the beach, attractions and restaurants.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
A few guests said that the beds were comfortable. A couple of other reviewers said that their rooms were clean and comfortable, while the staff were complimented by a couple of guests. However, there were concerns about the service and condition of the rooms (see below for more details).
The Bad
Many guests expressed concerns about the condition of their rooms, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. The rooms were often described as dated and in need of renovations. Some guests described worn carpeting and old and stained bathroom fixtures, while one reviewer noted "cracks in the walls, rust in the bathtub".
Many reviewers agreed that the rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations and one guest thought, "there is an astounding lack of attention to detail and the obvious here."
Several guests complained about noise disturbances from traffic, neighbouring rooms and doors slamming in the halls.
Some reviewers noticed inconsistent customer service. Several guests found some staff members to be unfriendly and unhelpful, while one reviewer described, "unprepared staff that border on rudeness".
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.8 out of 5, with 59% of 521 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #168 out of 196 hotels in Miami Beach, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 11 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 15, 2014 to verify some information.
