The upscale, all-suite Sagamore is a self-proclaimed “art hotel” in a prime beachside SoBe location. Its 93 spacious suites have jetted tubs and kitchenettes and many have lovely ocean views, but the cheapest lack balconies. There’s an attractive outdoor pool, dated gym, and spa, plus a popular all-day international restaurant and two bars. The breakfast buffet (costs extra) gets mixed reviews. Beware of resort fees for patchy Wi-Fi and beach chairs, plus steep charges for valet parking, parasols, and cabanas. The best reason to stay here is for direct access to world famous South Beach. Next door, the slightly pricier Delano South Beach Hotel has direct beach access, chicer rooms, and a huge infinity pool.
The upscale, all-suite Sagamore is a self-proclaimed “art hotel” in a prime beachside SoBe location. Its 93 spacious suites have jetted tubs and kitchenettes and many have lovely ocean views, but the cheapest lack balconies. There’s an attractive outdoor pool, dated gym, and spa, plus a popular all-day international restaurant and two bars. The breakfast buffet (costs extra) gets mixed reviews. Beware of resort fees for patchy Wi-Fi and beach chairs, plus steep charges for valet parking, parasols, and cabanas. The best reason to stay here is for direct access to world famous South Beach. Next door, the slightly pricier Delano South Beach Hotel has direct beach access, chicer rooms, and a huge infinity pool.
The upscale Kaskades Suites at Gale South Beach is next door to its sister property, one block from Collins Avenue. The 25 suites don't actually have separate rooms, but they all have a living area, high-tech amenities like a steam shower, and stylish decor. The rooftop has a small plunge pool and loungers, and guests are free to use the pool and fitness center at Gale South Beach. Service at the beach, a restaurant and bar across the street, and free Wi-Fi add to the value. For guests that want the amenities of Gale but larger rooms and a quieter home base, the Kaskades Suites is a great pick.
The upscale Kaskades Suites at Gale South Beach is next door to its sister property, one block from Collins Avenue. The 25 suites don't actually have separate rooms, but they all have a living area, high-tech amenities like a steam shower, and stylish decor. The rooftop has a small plunge pool and loungers, and guests are free to use the pool and fitness center at Gale South Beach. Service at the beach, a restaurant and bar across the street, and free Wi-Fi add to the value. For guests that want the amenities of Gale but larger rooms and a quieter home base, the Kaskades Suites is a great pick.
Kent Hotel is a mid-range 1930s Art Deco property set in the center of Miami's buzzing South Beach district. While parts of the hotel feel a little dated, all of its 59 guest rooms have been smartly revamped, with the addition of large TVs, free Wi-Fi, and iPod docks. On-site facilities are otherwise very limited, with little beyond a bar/restaurant set on an outdoor patio. Free loaner beach towels is a nice touch, and the seafront is just a couple blocks away. Overall its buzzy and well-priced, though the Catalina Hotel in South Beach offers a pool and more amenities for slightly higher rates.
Kent Hotel is a mid-range 1930s Art Deco property set in the center of Miami's buzzing South Beach district. While parts of the hotel feel a little dated, all of its 59 guest rooms have been smartly revamped, with the addition of large TVs, free Wi-Fi, and iPod docks. On-site facilities are otherwise very limited, with little beyond a bar/restaurant set on an outdoor patio. Free loaner beach towels is a nice touch, and the seafront is just a couple blocks away. Overall its buzzy and well-priced, though the Catalina Hotel in South Beach offers a pool and more amenities for slightly higher rates.
The three-pearl Penguin Hotel has improved dramatically after a series of renovations and interventions that provided much-needed updates to this old Art Deco building. It's across the street from the beach, and has its own restaurant and bar with outdoor seating that takes advantage of the ocean views. Most of the rooms don't benefit from the same views, but they have streamlined, mostly white decor with a few colorful accents, plus conveniences like mini-fridges and tablets for guests to use. Free continental breakfast is included. Travelers who don't need the on-site dining or close proximity to the beach can find better rooms at similar rates in the nearby El Paseo Hotel.
The three-pearl Penguin Hotel has improved dramatically after a series of renovations and interventions that provided much-needed updates to this old Art Deco building. It's across the street from the beach, and has its own restaurant and bar with outdoor seating that takes advantage of the ocean views. Most of the rooms don't benefit from the same views, but they have streamlined, mostly white decor with a few colorful accents, plus conveniences like mini-fridges and tablets for guests to use. Free continental breakfast is included. Travelers who don't need the on-site dining or close proximity to the beach can find better rooms at similar rates in the nearby El Paseo Hotel.
The Odyssey of South Beach Hotel is a 27-room, mid-range boutique property in South Beach's Art Deco District. Right on Collins Avenue, the hotel is close to the action, a three-minute walk from Ocean Drive and a five-minute walk from the beach. This hotel lack serious amenities -- drinks and souvenirs are available in the lobby, there's seating on the porch, and a free continental breakfast, but that's about it. Rooms and suites, which were updated with the property's 2016 renovation, can be small, but they're clean and tasteful with petite "kitchenettes" (mini-fridges and sinks), flat-screen TVs with HBO, and free Wi-Fi. Bu comparison, the nearby Riviere South Beach Hotel offers similar fare, though suites there have more complete kitchenettes.
The Odyssey of South Beach Hotel is a 27-room, mid-range boutique property in South Beach's Art Deco District. Right on Collins Avenue, the hotel is close to the action, a three-minute walk from Ocean Drive and a five-minute walk from the beach. This hotel lack serious amenities -- drinks and souvenirs are available in the lobby, there's seating on the porch, and a free continental breakfast, but that's about it. Rooms and suites, which were updated with the property's 2016 renovation, can be small, but they're clean and tasteful with petite "kitchenettes" (mini-fridges and sinks), flat-screen TVs with HBO, and free Wi-Fi. Bu comparison, the nearby Riviere South Beach Hotel offers similar fare, though suites there have more complete kitchenettes.
Sense Hotel is a beautiful, upper-middle-range boutique property with a quiet South Beach location that's a block from the beach and within walking distance of shops and stores. The 18 modern rooms have 46-inch flat-screen TVs and minibars, sleek bathrooms, and many have balconies. While there's no fitness center or spa, the hotel has a rooftop terrace with a small pool, and a beautiful restaurant and bar serving Latin-inspired cuisine. Travelers might want to also check out the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, a mid-range chain property with smaller rooms but direct beach access, a big pool, and a fitness center.
Sense Hotel is a beautiful, upper-middle-range boutique property with a quiet South Beach location that's a block from the beach and within walking distance of shops and stores. The 18 modern rooms have 46-inch flat-screen TVs and minibars, sleek bathrooms, and many have balconies. While there's no fitness center or spa, the hotel has a rooftop terrace with a small pool, and a beautiful restaurant and bar serving Latin-inspired cuisine. Travelers might want to also check out the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, a mid-range chain property with smaller rooms but direct beach access, a big pool, and a fitness center.
This 55-room crash pad is one block from the beach, in a prime South Beach party location. Moroccan Gardens and free breakfasts are highlights, but unlike the similarly priced Hotel of South Beach or the Albion, there's no pool. Basic rooms are tiny, but upgraded rooms have plasma TVs, DVD players, and iPod docks.
This 55-room crash pad is one block from the beach, in a prime South Beach party location. Moroccan Gardens and free breakfasts are highlights, but unlike the similarly priced Hotel of South Beach or the Albion, there's no pool. Basic rooms are tiny, but upgraded rooms have plasma TVs, DVD players, and iPod docks.
South Beach's pricier take on the youth hostel. To some, the clean rooms (renovated 2008), prime locale, and fun vibe make the Chelsea a reasonable pick. Free Wi-Fi and a nightly happy hour with free drinks add value. But there's no pool or beach service. The hotel is best for low-key couples and groups of friends who want to be in the heart of South Beach; families should look elsewhere.
South Beach's pricier take on the youth hostel. To some, the clean rooms (renovated 2008), prime locale, and fun vibe make the Chelsea a reasonable pick. Free Wi-Fi and a nightly happy hour with free drinks add value. But there's no pool or beach service. The hotel is best for low-key couples and groups of friends who want to be in the heart of South Beach; families should look elsewhere.
An affordable, comfortable, clean hotel that's two blocks from the beach and surrounded by popular South Beach bars and restaurants. The Clinton offers more than most small-scale budget boutiques -- free Wi-Fi, a sunny courtyard, Kama Sutra kits, and a popular hot tub with food and drink service. For the price, it's an excellent pick.
An affordable, comfortable, clean hotel that's two blocks from the beach and surrounded by popular South Beach bars and restaurants. The Clinton offers more than most small-scale budget boutiques -- free Wi-Fi, a sunny courtyard, Kama Sutra kits, and a popular hot tub with food and drink service. For the price, it's an excellent pick.
The mid-range, all-suite Lincoln Arms Suites is in the heart of Miami's historic Art Deco district, convenient to the city's beaches, restaurants, convention center, and nightlife. The studio and one-bedroom suites are clean, contemporary, and spacious with 42-inch plasma TVs, sitting areas, and full (and fully equipped) kitchens, though bathrooms are comparatively small and guests sometimes complain about thin walls. The hotel's main hangout spot is an astroturfed rooftop garden terrace with excellent skyline views and cushioned lounge chairs. However, there is no on-site pool, gym, bar, breakfast service, or restaurant, though the hotel offers free nightly happy hour drinks and pool-use at nearby sister hotels. Lincoln Arms tends to be competitively priced -- the Pestana South Beach Art Deco Hotel across the street adds a pool and restaurant, but can be twice as much.
The mid-range, all-suite Lincoln Arms Suites is in the heart of Miami's historic Art Deco district, convenient to the city's beaches, restaurants, convention center, and nightlife. The studio and one-bedroom suites are clean, contemporary, and spacious with 42-inch plasma TVs, sitting areas, and full (and fully equipped) kitchens, though bathrooms are comparatively small and guests sometimes complain about thin walls. The hotel's main hangout spot is an astroturfed rooftop garden terrace with excellent skyline views and cushioned lounge chairs. However, there is no on-site pool, gym, bar, breakfast service, or restaurant, though the hotel offers free nightly happy hour drinks and pool-use at nearby sister hotels. Lincoln Arms tends to be competitively priced -- the Pestana South Beach Art Deco Hotel across the street adds a pool and restaurant, but can be twice as much.