960 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States | (305) 534-9678
Traditional, value hotel with close beach access
Cozy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and safes
Suites with sitting areas, dining tables, and kitchenettes
Bright breakfast room with classic furniture
Safe deposit boxes are available
Concierge desk with tour information
Nearby garage parking (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout and continental breakfast
Interior furnishings are dated
Lacks facilities and perks
Street noises can be loud in rooms
No elevator
Street parking can be difficult to find
The 18-room Viscay Hotel is a no-frills, mid-range property in the historic Art Deco district of South Beach, a quick one-block walk to the beach. Classically decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; suites offer kitchenettes and sitting areas. Some guests complain about the functional furnishings and dated decor in some rooms and common areas. Most ignore the plain interior designs in exchange for affordable prices and a central South Beach location. Another possibility may be The Fritz Hotel, located nearby. Wi-Fi and continental breakfast are both free.
Scene
Small, budget Art Deco hotel
The Viscay Hotel provides a standard affordable vacation in the historic Art Deco district, one block from the beach and Ocean Drive, attracting mostly budget conscious couples. Built in 1941, the two-floor hotel was designed by architect Albert Anis. Interior furnishings are traditional and homey. The lobby is decorated in light wood furniture, flamingo paintings, potted palms, and an ornamental fireplace near the small front desk. There's no elevator. Antique wooden floors line the hallways, which are painted white and adorned with framed mirrors that look like windows. The lobby also has a concierge desk with information on Miami tours. Overall the atmosphere is breezy and relaxed, if lacking in polish for the common standard of South Beach.
Location
In the center of Miami’s Art Deco district
Situated on Collins Avenue and 10th Street, the Viscay Hotel is in the heart of the Art Deco district, one block from Ocean Drive, which is across from Lummus Park and the beach. There’s a coffee shop on the same block and lots of bars, shops, and restaurants on Ocean Drive. Guests recommend the Puerto Sagua, three blocks south. South Beach hot spots like Mansion Nightclub and the historical Espanola Way are in close walking distance. The Lincoln Road Mall is a 10-minute drive. It’s a 30-minute drive to the Miami International Airport. Driving to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport takes one hour.
Rooms
Traditional rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and safes; some with kitchenettes
The Viscay Hotel offers cozy, no-frills rooms with wood floors and flat-screen TVs. All rooms have irons/ironing boards, coffeemakers, safes, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Interior design is traditional with classic wood furniture, large windows, dining tables, parquet flooring, and tropical framed pictures. Superior rooms have microwaves. Studio Suites offer traditionally furnished sitting areas with sofa beds, and kitchenettes with microwaves, sinks, and refrigerators. Old-fashioned, colorfully tiled bathrooms have hairdryers, mounted toiletries, and shower/tub combos. Cribs are available in suites on request.
Features
Bright breakfast room, front desk services, and nearby parking
Large windows provide a lot of natural light in the homey breakfast room, accessible from the lobby, with a buffet counter and classic tables and chairs. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast. The front desk has safe deposit boxes and offers luggage storage (for a fee). Paid parking is available on the street, but it can be difficult to find. There’s also a parking garage on Collins Avenue and 9th Street. Wi-Fi throughout is free.