OverviewThis property is located on the beachfront in Miami's South Beach. There are many restaurants and shops within a 6-minute walk of this hotel. This property is well located for guests looking to explore the South Beach area on foot.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include a flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a work desk, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, a mini-fridge and individual climate control. Most rooms also include a private balcony. Rooms are furnished with two double beds or one king bed.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a separate living room with a sofabed. Suites are furnished with one king bed.
Guests staying on one of two concierge levels have access to the Concierge Lounge, which provides free breakfast, free afternoon and evening snacks and free dessert. There are also cocktails available to purchase and an honour bar. Complimentary business services are provided. The Concierge Lounge is only open on weekdays.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for an additional fee of $14.95 per day. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby only. Valet parking only is available on site for an additional charge of $35 per day, and will not accept vans or pick-up trucks. Pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $150 per stay. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
The on-site Deco Blue Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also an on-site Starbucks. Room service is available.
On-site recreational facilities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre. Other on-site amenities include a spa, an ATM, guest copy and fax service, concierge service, a gift shop, guest laundry facilities, dry cleaning service and safe deposit boxes.
South Pointe Beach and Park is 7 minutes away on foot, while the Art Deco District is about a 10-minute walk away.
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden and the Miami Beach Convention Center are both about 10 minutes away by car. The Miami Beach Golf Club and access to Interstate 195 are also both approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Downtown Miami, including the American Airlines Center, is about a 14-minute drive away, while the Port of Miami is 15 minutes away by car. The Miami International Airport (MIA) is an 18-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests seemed impressed with their stays at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. Many reviewers were happy with the location of this hotel. Guests found the hotel located within walking distance of the beach, shopping, restaurants and nightlife, while several reviewers found the beach at this hotel quiet and relaxing. One guest said that the location of this property provided the "best of both worlds".
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a few reviewers agreed that their rooms were generally comfortable, quiet and well equipped with modern amenities. A couple of guests found their beds comfortable.
Several reviewers praised the views of Miami and the beach from their rooms.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, attentive and responsive service.
Several guests enjoyed the outdoor pool and hot tub area, while a few reviewers praised the food and service at the on-site restaurant.
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests complained about the additional fees for valet parking ($35 per day) and Wi-Fi ($14.95 per day).
A couple of reviewers thought that their rooms were outdated.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 92% of 168 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #33 out of 199 hotels in Miami Beach, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 811 reviews.