The Marlin is an upscale Art Deco boutique in the heart of Miami Beach and a South Beach icon. It used to house a recording studio that made it a spot for celebrity sightings, but renovations did away with the music scene and added more rooms. Now the rooms come with a tamer coastal decor, rainfall showers, and Nespresso machines. A chic Italian restaurant was also added and continental breakfast is included. The location on Collins Avenue is close to shops and restaurants, but a five-minute walk to the public beach, and there are no pool or spa here. For beach access and a pool, it's worth checking out The Raleigh Hotel.
The Marlin is an upscale Art Deco boutique in the heart of Miami Beach and a South Beach icon. It used to house a recording studio that made it a spot for celebrity sightings, but renovations did away with the music scene and added more rooms. Now the rooms come with a tamer coastal decor, rainfall showers, and Nespresso machines. A chic Italian restaurant was also added and continental breakfast is included. The location on Collins Avenue is close to shops and restaurants, but a five-minute walk to the public beach, and there are no pool or spa here. For beach access and a pool, it's worth checking out The Raleigh Hotel.
This intimate, upper-middle-range boutique hotel is beautifully designed and has an excellent South Beach location, just one block from the sand and from the shops and restaurants on Ocean Drive. Free Wi-Fi and access to a Crunch gym are nice extras, but there are fees for a cold breakfast and valet parking. SPIGA Italian restaurant on-site has candlelit tables at night. This is more suited to couples looking for a romantic getaway than to spring break revelers. Prices are competitive for this central location, though there is no pool, so it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Dream South Beach or The Hotel of South Beach.
This intimate, upper-middle-range boutique hotel is beautifully designed and has an excellent South Beach location, just one block from the sand and from the shops and restaurants on Ocean Drive. Free Wi-Fi and access to a Crunch gym are nice extras, but there are fees for a cold breakfast and valet parking. SPIGA Italian restaurant on-site has candlelit tables at night. This is more suited to couples looking for a romantic getaway than to spring break revelers. Prices are competitive for this central location, though there is no pool, so it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Dream South Beach or The Hotel of South Beach.
A major draw of this mid-range hotel is its prime South Beach location. The property stands on Ocean Drive directly across from a grassy park and the beach. Most of Hotel Ocean's 27 air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated in an attractive minimalist style and have spacious bathrooms. However, not all the rooms are renovated and some are in need of a thorough cleaning. The hotel's public spaces have a Mediterranean feel and there's ample outdoor space. Loud music from the restaurant/bar makes for a a party atmosphere late into the night, so noise-sensitive travelers should ask for a room in the back. A quieter option is the Sobe You Tropical Bed and Breakfast, which is a bit further from the beach but does have a small pool.
A major draw of this mid-range hotel is its prime South Beach location. The property stands on Ocean Drive directly across from a grassy park and the beach. Most of Hotel Ocean's 27 air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated in an attractive minimalist style and have spacious bathrooms. However, not all the rooms are renovated and some are in need of a thorough cleaning. The hotel's public spaces have a Mediterranean feel and there's ample outdoor space. Loud music from the restaurant/bar makes for a a party atmosphere late into the night, so noise-sensitive travelers should ask for a room in the back. A quieter option is the Sobe You Tropical Bed and Breakfast, which is a bit further from the beach but does have a small pool.
Set in an historic Art Deco building with a great location, with 1936 Vitrolite wall panels and a cut coral facade, this mid-range boutique hotel has 42 rooms and tons of character. Guest rooms are spacious and simple with modern technology and soothing tones, from the pale wood floors to the white bedding. Daily continental breakfast is free, and there are two bars -- one upstairs and outdoors, and the other a downstairs nightclub. This hotel does not have a pool, and like most area hotels, charges a resort fee that covers in-room Wi-Fi and some other amenities.
Set in an historic Art Deco building with a great location, with 1936 Vitrolite wall panels and a cut coral facade, this mid-range boutique hotel has 42 rooms and tons of character. Guest rooms are spacious and simple with modern technology and soothing tones, from the pale wood floors to the white bedding. Daily continental breakfast is free, and there are two bars -- one upstairs and outdoors, and the other a downstairs nightclub. This hotel does not have a pool, and like most area hotels, charges a resort fee that covers in-room Wi-Fi and some other amenities.
The 75-room Savoy Hotel is an Art Deco icon in a tranquil section of South Beach, within walking distance of the area's nightlife, and with private beach access, ocean-view sun decks, two tropically landscaped outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, and elegant private function rooms. Rooms are decorated with light, beach-house-style decor, and most have kitchenettes and balconies with ocean or pool views -- but peeling paint and minor disrepair in the common areas detracts from the hotel’s otherwise charming setting.
The 75-room Savoy Hotel is an Art Deco icon in a tranquil section of South Beach, within walking distance of the area's nightlife, and with private beach access, ocean-view sun decks, two tropically landscaped outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, and elegant private function rooms. Rooms are decorated with light, beach-house-style decor, and most have kitchenettes and balconies with ocean or pool views -- but peeling paint and minor disrepair in the common areas detracts from the hotel’s otherwise charming setting.
The Hawaii Hotel is a 39-room value property across the toad from a great stretch of beach and a short walk to a bus stop, but it's pretty bare-bones and in need of a renovation. Free Wi-Fi and a continental-style breakfast come with the room. Guests might want to compare rates with the Ocean Surf Blue hotel next door.
The Hawaii Hotel is a 39-room value property across the toad from a great stretch of beach and a short walk to a bus stop, but it's pretty bare-bones and in need of a renovation. Free Wi-Fi and a continental-style breakfast come with the room. Guests might want to compare rates with the Ocean Surf Blue hotel next door.
North Beach's Waterside Hotel and Suites offers a great value just two blocks from the beach. This lower-middle-range property has colorful, retro decor and contemporary rooms, which encircle a courtyard pool. Folks looking for more space or self-catering facilities should upgrade to the Queen Queen Rooms, which have well-stocked kitchenettes. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges come standard. Freebies include folding beach chairs, free use of an electric grill, and happy hour drinks at a sister hotel, but there are no restaurant or gym on-site. For a similar vibe and price point, it's worth checking out the Seaside Apartment Hotel, which has rooms with both kitchenettes and washer/dryers.
North Beach's Waterside Hotel and Suites offers a great value just two blocks from the beach. This lower-middle-range property has colorful, retro decor and contemporary rooms, which encircle a courtyard pool. Folks looking for more space or self-catering facilities should upgrade to the Queen Queen Rooms, which have well-stocked kitchenettes. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges come standard. Freebies include folding beach chairs, free use of an electric grill, and happy hour drinks at a sister hotel, but there are no restaurant or gym on-site. For a similar vibe and price point, it's worth checking out the Seaside Apartment Hotel, which has rooms with both kitchenettes and washer/dryers.