OverviewThis property is situated within the South Beach district of Miami Beach, and is within a 10-minute walk of the beach, the Bass Museum of Art, the Miami Beach Convention Center, the New World Symphony and the Lincoln Road Mall. Offering suites with kitchens, this hotel is well suited for guests in need of extended-stay accommodations.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a kitchen (fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker and dishes), an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a safe and air conditioning. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
This hotel charges a resort fee of $15 per room, per night. Parking is available on site for $29 per night and pets are not permitted.
The on-site Dorchester Cafe serves breakfast only, while the hotel offers alcoholic beverages daily during "happy hour" from 7 pm to 8 pm.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a computer centre, the use of two beach chairs and an umbrella, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities and dry cleaning service.
The Holocaust Memorial is a 15-minute walk away, while the Wolfsonian-FIU, which is an art deco and fine arts showcase, is 7 minutes away by car. Downtown Miami, which includes the AmericanAirlines Arena and Marlins Park, is about 20 minutes away by car, while Sunlife Stadium is a 25- to 35-minute drive away.
Port of Miami is about 15 minutes away by car, while the Miami International Airport (MIA) is about a 25- to 50-minute drive away, depending on traffic. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 15, 2014: Wheelchair accessibility and pet policy.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, the location and the staff were the most complimented aspects of this property.
Many guests found the location convenient for walking to the beach, dining and attractions on foot.
The staff throughout the hotel were frequently complimented for their friendly service and one reviewer said that "the staff went to great lengths to accommodate us".
Several guests described their rooms as clean and generally comfortable, while some reviewers added that their rooms were well appointed, well equipped and spacious.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The pool area was enjoyed by a few guests, while a few reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurant. A couple of guests appreciated that the hotel provided beach chairs.
The Bad
There were a couple of common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A few guests thought that their rooms appeared dated, particularly the bathroom fixtures.
A couple of reviewers complained about paying the resort fee ($15 per night, per room).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.6 out of 5, with 78% of 416 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #85 out of 196 hotels in Miami Beach, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 639 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 15, 2014 to verify some information.
