The Hotel Of South Beach is a 73-room boutique hotel located in lively South Beach, just a block from the coast. Modern rooms all come with Keurig coffeemakers and large bathrooms, some with whirlpool tubs. However, thin walls have led to plenty of complaints from past guests, and light sleepers should definitely bring earplugs. Features include multiple bars, a restaurant with a free buffet breakfast on Friday and weekends, a lovely rooftop pool, and a well-equipped fitness center with a great selection of free weights. It's a good value for an upscale hotel, with rates that are usually lower than at the comparable Dream South Beach or Gale South Beach.
The Hotel Of South Beach is a 73-room boutique hotel located in lively South Beach, just a block from the coast. Modern rooms all come with Keurig coffeemakers and large bathrooms, some with whirlpool tubs. However, thin walls have led to plenty of complaints from past guests, and light sleepers should definitely bring earplugs. Features include multiple bars, a restaurant with a free buffet breakfast on Friday and weekends, a lovely rooftop pool, and a well-equipped fitness center with a great selection of free weights. It's a good value for an upscale hotel, with rates that are usually lower than at the comparable Dream South Beach or Gale South Beach.
The 46-room Hotel 18 is a mid-range value property one block from the sandy shores in South Beach. The studios and one-bedroom apartments all have kitchens, making them suitable for longer stays, and some have sofa beds. The hotel has a pretty courtyard with comfy patio furniture and offers parking, a business corner, and laundry machines. There is convenient free Wi-Fi, but some of the room furnishings are plain or even a touch dated. The similarly priced Tradewinds Apartment Hotel has slightly nicer kitchen-equipped suites, but it's slightly farther from the South Beach action.
The 46-room Hotel 18 is a mid-range value property one block from the sandy shores in South Beach. The studios and one-bedroom apartments all have kitchens, making them suitable for longer stays, and some have sofa beds. The hotel has a pretty courtyard with comfy patio furniture and offers parking, a business corner, and laundry machines. There is convenient free Wi-Fi, but some of the room furnishings are plain or even a touch dated. The similarly priced Tradewinds Apartment Hotel has slightly nicer kitchen-equipped suites, but it's slightly farther from the South Beach action.
**This hotel was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **A huge (though relaxed) beachfront resort with reliable service, a great pool, a top-notch spa, and a modern fitness center, the Ritz offers more for the money. Less crowded than its hip, style-focused boutique neighbors, the family-friendly Ritz is still in a prime position to explore SoBe.
**This hotel was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **A huge (though relaxed) beachfront resort with reliable service, a great pool, a top-notch spa, and a modern fitness center, the Ritz offers more for the money. Less crowded than its hip, style-focused boutique neighbors, the family-friendly Ritz is still in a prime position to explore SoBe.
The 100-room Hotel Breakwater's highlight is its location -- on Ocean Drive, across the street from the most popular area of the beach (however, proximity to Ocean Drive's restaurants and bars can mean noisy nights). The hotel takes up two adjacent towers, one of which is in the former Edison Hotel building. Rooms all feature handsome, modern yet minimal decor -- crisp white bedding with avocado-green throws, sepia-toned photographs, dark patterned carpets, and streamlined furniture. The rooftop lounge (where a Calvin Klein underwear ad was shot) is a popular nighttime spot, and the pool (though small) is sleek, and has views of the ocean.
The 100-room Hotel Breakwater's highlight is its location -- on Ocean Drive, across the street from the most popular area of the beach (however, proximity to Ocean Drive's restaurants and bars can mean noisy nights). The hotel takes up two adjacent towers, one of which is in the former Edison Hotel building. Rooms all feature handsome, modern yet minimal decor -- crisp white bedding with avocado-green throws, sepia-toned photographs, dark patterned carpets, and streamlined furniture. The rooftop lounge (where a Calvin Klein underwear ad was shot) is a popular nighttime spot, and the pool (though small) is sleek, and has views of the ocean.
The Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge is a mid-range hotel with 49 rooms in an Art Deco-style building on central Collins Avenue. It attracts a young crowd who come to South Beach for the lively party scene, and the evening happy hour at the bar in the reception area is very popular with guests who get free drinks. Guest rooms are flamboyantly decorated and have minibars and marble bathrooms. The hotel is located in the heart of the Ocean Drive bar scene, so noise is hard to avoid. Families or couples looking for a relaxing holiday should definitely stay elsewhere. Apart from free Wi-Fi, the Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge offers few amenities, but it's a good value compared to other hotels in the same area.
The Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge is a mid-range hotel with 49 rooms in an Art Deco-style building on central Collins Avenue. It attracts a young crowd who come to South Beach for the lively party scene, and the evening happy hour at the bar in the reception area is very popular with guests who get free drinks. Guest rooms are flamboyantly decorated and have minibars and marble bathrooms. The hotel is located in the heart of the Ocean Drive bar scene, so noise is hard to avoid. Families or couples looking for a relaxing holiday should definitely stay elsewhere. Apart from free Wi-Fi, the Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge offers few amenities, but it's a good value compared to other hotels in the same area.
The Century Hotel is an aging Art Deco original, which is pretty much the only thing this budget property has going for it, aside from its location a block from the beach. Its simple rooms have marble-tiled bathrooms and mini-fridges, but the shabby furnishings and dirty walls are a turnoff. The absence of a pool, restaurant, bar, or any other facility leave little to recommend. At least it's walking distance to dining and nightlife, and has rates that are among the lowest in South Beach. Free beach towels are offered, too. For an alternative nearby, the Hotel St. Augustine on a quiet residential street is another value boutique worth considering.
The Century Hotel is an aging Art Deco original, which is pretty much the only thing this budget property has going for it, aside from its location a block from the beach. Its simple rooms have marble-tiled bathrooms and mini-fridges, but the shabby furnishings and dirty walls are a turnoff. The absence of a pool, restaurant, bar, or any other facility leave little to recommend. At least it's walking distance to dining and nightlife, and has rates that are among the lowest in South Beach. Free beach towels are offered, too. For an alternative nearby, the Hotel St. Augustine on a quiet residential street is another value boutique worth considering.
The Posh Hostel is a chic, budget property two blocks from the beach, offering three dorm-style rooms. Located in the middle of South Beach's bars, clubs, and restaurants, this hostel-style property offers a free breakfast, free airport shuttle, and a rooftop pool with loungers and a sundeck. A lounge area with a sprawling white leather sofa and a large flat-screen TV gives a spot for guests to hang out, while just behind it is a contemporary kitchen with gleaming stainless steel appliances. The hostel hosts a free happy hour every night. Bunking between eight to 30 people to a room is hardly peaceful, however; light-sleepers should strongly consider ear plugs. Bathrooms are clean and modern, though like the rooms, they are co-ed, which might be an issue for some. Backpackers and budget travelers might also want to check out the SoBe Hostel.
The Posh Hostel is a chic, budget property two blocks from the beach, offering three dorm-style rooms. Located in the middle of South Beach's bars, clubs, and restaurants, this hostel-style property offers a free breakfast, free airport shuttle, and a rooftop pool with loungers and a sundeck. A lounge area with a sprawling white leather sofa and a large flat-screen TV gives a spot for guests to hang out, while just behind it is a contemporary kitchen with gleaming stainless steel appliances. The hostel hosts a free happy hour every night. Bunking between eight to 30 people to a room is hardly peaceful, however; light-sleepers should strongly consider ear plugs. Bathrooms are clean and modern, though like the rooms, they are co-ed, which might be an issue for some. Backpackers and budget travelers might also want to check out the SoBe Hostel.
The Congress Hotel's 75 modern, massive kitchenette-equipped suites and rooftop pool make it a clear winner over the other Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive. But Ocean Drive comes with hard-core dance beats well into the night, and the Congress is no exception. For a quieter night, check out the Angler's, further off the beach.
The Congress Hotel's 75 modern, massive kitchenette-equipped suites and rooftop pool make it a clear winner over the other Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive. But Ocean Drive comes with hard-core dance beats well into the night, and the Congress is no exception. For a quieter night, check out the Angler's, further off the beach.
The 87-room Gale South Beach is a historic, upscale South Beach hotel with affordable rates and access to a beach club one block away. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, with vintage black-and-white photographs, well-stocked minibars, and marble bathrooms, plus some add big, furnished terraces. The hotel has a rooftop infinity pool, live music at the classic cocktail lounge, a small gym, and rooftop bar with popular happy hours. However, expect long wait times at the valet and possible hallway noise, plus rooms that are on the small side. No spa services are offered on-site. Those wanting a beachfront location may want to check out rates at the Delano South Beach Hotel across the street.
The 87-room Gale South Beach is a historic, upscale South Beach hotel with affordable rates and access to a beach club one block away. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, with vintage black-and-white photographs, well-stocked minibars, and marble bathrooms, plus some add big, furnished terraces. The hotel has a rooftop infinity pool, live music at the classic cocktail lounge, a small gym, and rooftop bar with popular happy hours. However, expect long wait times at the valet and possible hallway noise, plus rooms that are on the small side. No spa services are offered on-site. Those wanting a beachfront location may want to check out rates at the Delano South Beach Hotel across the street.
The Betsy is a four-pearl boutique hotel that does just about everything right: Stylish but informal decor and an attention to detail make for a luxe, yet laid-back ambiance. The 61 rooms are a tad small, as can often be expected in historic buildings, but they feature chic white-on-white, beachy decor and teak accents, as well as high-tech amenities including flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, bathroom mirrors embedded with TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests rave about the rooftop sundeck, scene-y lobby bar, and excellent BLT Steak restaurant. The pool is small, as is the fitness center, but many feel that the hotel's highlights -- including its convenient Ocean Drive location -- outshine these minor setbacks.
The Betsy is a four-pearl boutique hotel that does just about everything right: Stylish but informal decor and an attention to detail make for a luxe, yet laid-back ambiance. The 61 rooms are a tad small, as can often be expected in historic buildings, but they feature chic white-on-white, beachy decor and teak accents, as well as high-tech amenities including flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, bathroom mirrors embedded with TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests rave about the rooftop sundeck, scene-y lobby bar, and excellent BLT Steak restaurant. The pool is small, as is the fitness center, but many feel that the hotel's highlights -- including its convenient Ocean Drive location -- outshine these minor setbacks.