This small, stylish boutique hotel has a modern aesthetic and chic front entrance, but it struggles in the shadow of the Boulan, its sister hotel, which has a swimming pool (that guests of this hotel have free access to). Guests at the South Beach Hotel (SBH) receive vouchers for free breakfast at an off-site, but nearby, restaurant as well. The rooms are clean and have basic amenities such as plasma TVs and free Wi-Fi but guests should beware they will be charged heavily for partaking of the minibar or other items showcased in the rooms, which can get noisy, particularly at night when partiers are returning.
This small, stylish boutique hotel has a modern aesthetic and chic front entrance, but it struggles in the shadow of the Boulan, its sister hotel, which has a swimming pool (that guests of this hotel have free access to). Guests at the South Beach Hotel (SBH) receive vouchers for free breakfast at an off-site, but nearby, restaurant as well. The rooms are clean and have basic amenities such as plasma TVs and free Wi-Fi but guests should beware they will be charged heavily for partaking of the minibar or other items showcased in the rooms, which can get noisy, particularly at night when partiers are returning.
New Point Miami Beach Apartments is a mid-range condo complex located in quiet North Beach, in a large building that shares its amenities with other companies. These include an outdoor pool with a snack bar, a fitness center, spa, restaurant, and a pricey shop. The 90 apartment-like rooms have kitchenettes and some offer lovely ocean views. Valet parking is included in room rates, but guests complain of long wait times. There's not much in the vicinity, however, and most restaurants and shops require a drive. The hotel may be a good pick for families, but those wanting to be nearer to the nightlife in South Beach may want to check out Harrison Hotel, a similarly priced property with limited amenities, but a convenient location that's within walking distance of bars, restaurants, and the beach.
New Point Miami Beach Apartments is a mid-range condo complex located in quiet North Beach, in a large building that shares its amenities with other companies. These include an outdoor pool with a snack bar, a fitness center, spa, restaurant, and a pricey shop. The 90 apartment-like rooms have kitchenettes and some offer lovely ocean views. Valet parking is included in room rates, but guests complain of long wait times. There's not much in the vicinity, however, and most restaurants and shops require a drive. The hotel may be a good pick for families, but those wanting to be nearer to the nightlife in South Beach may want to check out Harrison Hotel, a similarly priced property with limited amenities, but a convenient location that's within walking distance of bars, restaurants, and the beach.
The Holiday Inn Miami Beach is a large mid-range chain hotel in a 1950s-era Miami Modern building whose best feature is its beachfront location. Just a footbridge away from the sand, the property makes the most of its beautiful setting with an outdoor pool, a poolside tiki bar, and a tropical garden with hammocks. Otherwise, this is your standard Holiday Inn, with somewhat dated decor, a restaurant and lobby bar, and several event spaces. The 253 rooms are clean and chain-like, with coffeemakers and, in some, ocean views, but they could use a refresh -- some have tube-style TVs. Overall, this is a good option for tourist families and couples who want to stay in Miami Beach but without the party vibe of South Beach. For a beachfront property nearby with more contemporary rooms and similar rates, travelers could also consider the Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach.
The Holiday Inn Miami Beach is a large mid-range chain hotel in a 1950s-era Miami Modern building whose best feature is its beachfront location. Just a footbridge away from the sand, the property makes the most of its beautiful setting with an outdoor pool, a poolside tiki bar, and a tropical garden with hammocks. Otherwise, this is your standard Holiday Inn, with somewhat dated decor, a restaurant and lobby bar, and several event spaces. The 253 rooms are clean and chain-like, with coffeemakers and, in some, ocean views, but they could use a refresh -- some have tube-style TVs. Overall, this is a good option for tourist families and couples who want to stay in Miami Beach but without the party vibe of South Beach. For a beachfront property nearby with more contemporary rooms and similar rates, travelers could also consider the Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach.
The lower-middle-range Shepley Hotel is a stylish, boutique hotel located on world-famous Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District. The 1937 building features modern touches while celebrating its roots. There's a charming front porch for people watching, and the small but impressive lobby rivals that of more upscale hotels. Its 29 rooms are clean and sleek, with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and vintage furnishings, but they're somewhat small. Bathrooms are especially nice, with rainfall showers. Amenities include free breakfast and loaner beach towels and chairs. It’s attractively priced and a solid choice for couples and solo tourists, but does sell out at times. The mid-range Hotel Shelley is a good alternative, with an equally attractive location, better rates, and a lounge.
The lower-middle-range Shepley Hotel is a stylish, boutique hotel located on world-famous Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District. The 1937 building features modern touches while celebrating its roots. There's a charming front porch for people watching, and the small but impressive lobby rivals that of more upscale hotels. Its 29 rooms are clean and sleek, with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and vintage furnishings, but they're somewhat small. Bathrooms are especially nice, with rainfall showers. Amenities include free breakfast and loaner beach towels and chairs. It’s attractively priced and a solid choice for couples and solo tourists, but does sell out at times. The mid-range Hotel Shelley is a good alternative, with an equally attractive location, better rates, and a lounge.
The Clay is an affordable boutique hotel with plenty of old-world charm, situated on a palm tree-lined pedestrian street loaded with dining options. The hotel offers few amenities beyond free Wi-Fi and valet parking for an additional fee. Because there are no elevators, guests must climb tiled staircases to reach upper-floor rooms. Rooms are small but clean, and some retain vintage details, such as French doors that open to the lively street scene below. While conveniently located, nearby bars and restaurants can be quite noisy until the wee hours. Guests might also be inconvenienced by noise and disruption from ongoing renovations.
The Clay is an affordable boutique hotel with plenty of old-world charm, situated on a palm tree-lined pedestrian street loaded with dining options. The hotel offers few amenities beyond free Wi-Fi and valet parking for an additional fee. Because there are no elevators, guests must climb tiled staircases to reach upper-floor rooms. Rooms are small but clean, and some retain vintage details, such as French doors that open to the lively street scene below. While conveniently located, nearby bars and restaurants can be quite noisy until the wee hours. Guests might also be inconvenienced by noise and disruption from ongoing renovations.
The 64-room Lord Balfour is a modern boutique hotel designed to appeal to hip, urban travelers, and for the most part, it succeeds. The decor is stylish and playful, a winking reminder to guests not to take themselves — or the hotel — too seriously. And that's probably good advice, because the amenities and the size of the rooms are a bit limited. There's no restaurant or pool, but guests can take advantage of a basic continental breakfast, as well as vouchers for chairs and umbrellas at the beach across the street. Rooms are best suited to singles or couples, since space is tight, and bathrooms are not much bigger than a phone booth. There's more breathing room in the outdoor courtyard, where guests can sip cocktails amid towering potted palms.
The 64-room Lord Balfour is a modern boutique hotel designed to appeal to hip, urban travelers, and for the most part, it succeeds. The decor is stylish and playful, a winking reminder to guests not to take themselves — or the hotel — too seriously. And that's probably good advice, because the amenities and the size of the rooms are a bit limited. There's no restaurant or pool, but guests can take advantage of a basic continental breakfast, as well as vouchers for chairs and umbrellas at the beach across the street. Rooms are best suited to singles or couples, since space is tight, and bathrooms are not much bigger than a phone booth. There's more breathing room in the outdoor courtyard, where guests can sip cocktails amid towering potted palms.
Opened in 2015, the upscale Hyatt Centric is a small hotel by Collins Avenue standards, with boutique-like features and sleek, contemporary accents. The first Hyatt property in South Beach, it's not as upscale as the Loews across the street or as luxurious as the nearby Ritz-Carlton, but it is less expensive and has a far more laid-back vibe. The 105 fresh rooms feature plush beds and 47-inch flat-screen TVs. An innovative restaurant serves Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine and the hotel has a small pool, but is not right on the beach. Chairs are available for free through the Loews hotel, but there are fees for umbrellas.
Opened in 2015, the upscale Hyatt Centric is a small hotel by Collins Avenue standards, with boutique-like features and sleek, contemporary accents. The first Hyatt property in South Beach, it's not as upscale as the Loews across the street or as luxurious as the nearby Ritz-Carlton, but it is less expensive and has a far more laid-back vibe. The 105 fresh rooms feature plush beds and 47-inch flat-screen TVs. An innovative restaurant serves Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine and the hotel has a small pool, but is not right on the beach. Chairs are available for free through the Loews hotel, but there are fees for umbrellas.
Z Ocean Hotel balances modest amenities and service with big, comfortable suites, a prime location, and reasonable rates. Marketing itself to adult couples, it successfully achieves an intimate, laid-back vibe.
Z Ocean Hotel balances modest amenities and service with big, comfortable suites, a prime location, and reasonable rates. Marketing itself to adult couples, it successfully achieves an intimate, laid-back vibe.
Shore Club South Beach is an upscale hotel with two pools, direct beach access, a beautiful garden bar, and plenty of public space to lounge or be seen. The 300 rooms are fresh and modern, though feel basic compared to competitors. Unfortunately, wear and tear can be spotted throughout, diminishing the overall style factor. Also on the downside, thin walls means noise can be an issue. Still, this property draws a young, cool crowd who like to spend the day relaxing at the pools (especially during the popular pool parties). Plus, there are an excellent Miami-Mexican restaurant, full-service spa, and small gym on-site. For a boutique vibe just two blocks down the beach, consider the trendy, Philippe Starck-designed SLS South Beach.
Shore Club South Beach is an upscale hotel with two pools, direct beach access, a beautiful garden bar, and plenty of public space to lounge or be seen. The 300 rooms are fresh and modern, though feel basic compared to competitors. Unfortunately, wear and tear can be spotted throughout, diminishing the overall style factor. Also on the downside, thin walls means noise can be an issue. Still, this property draws a young, cool crowd who like to spend the day relaxing at the pools (especially during the popular pool parties). Plus, there are an excellent Miami-Mexican restaurant, full-service spa, and small gym on-site. For a boutique vibe just two blocks down the beach, consider the trendy, Philippe Starck-designed SLS South Beach.
The historic and iconic Raleigh Hotel in Miami has been earning accolades since Life magazine dubbed their pool the most beautiful in America in 1947. Today, the four-pearl Art Deco hotel still gets its fair share of praise and often hosts fashion shoots and parties by the pool. Renovations brought a contemporary restaurant, upgrades to the iconic Martini Bar, and a European-style coffee shop. Scenesters love free vintage bikes and a pop-up design boutique -- plus private access to South Beach, but nobody appreciates the small rooms and daily resort fees. The Raleigh still holds its own, but the scene at neighboring Delano and Shore Club gives it a real run for its money -- and press.
The historic and iconic Raleigh Hotel in Miami has been earning accolades since Life magazine dubbed their pool the most beautiful in America in 1947. Today, the four-pearl Art Deco hotel still gets its fair share of praise and often hosts fashion shoots and parties by the pool. Renovations brought a contemporary restaurant, upgrades to the iconic Martini Bar, and a European-style coffee shop. Scenesters love free vintage bikes and a pop-up design boutique -- plus private access to South Beach, but nobody appreciates the small rooms and daily resort fees. The Raleigh still holds its own, but the scene at neighboring Delano and Shore Club gives it a real run for its money -- and press.