Service is on-par with the best hotels in Miami. Rooms vie for the status of biggest in South Beach. But the once-chic Sanctuary is a poorly maintained property on an off-beat side street with a dainty, hardly usable pool. Even Ola's innovative cuisine fails to justify the Sanctuary's often-inflated rates. Rooms renovations brought a more contemporary look to all rooms, as well as updated amenities
Service is on-par with the best hotels in Miami. Rooms vie for the status of biggest in South Beach. But the once-chic Sanctuary is a poorly maintained property on an off-beat side street with a dainty, hardly usable pool. Even Ola's innovative cuisine fails to justify the Sanctuary's often-inflated rates. Rooms renovations brought a more contemporary look to all rooms, as well as updated amenities
The 75-room Blue Moon is a serene, unpretentious boutique hotel that is relatively secluded from the crowds that throng Ocean Drive and the beach, but still conveniently located within walking distance of these popular spots. This historic Art Deco hotel was once the tropical retreat of Merv Griffin, but is now part of Marriott's vast portfolio -- which accounts at least in part for the upscale property's polished service. However, much like many of Miami's vintage hotels, rooms and bathrooms here are tight on space.
The 75-room Blue Moon is a serene, unpretentious boutique hotel that is relatively secluded from the crowds that throng Ocean Drive and the beach, but still conveniently located within walking distance of these popular spots. This historic Art Deco hotel was once the tropical retreat of Merv Griffin, but is now part of Marriott's vast portfolio -- which accounts at least in part for the upscale property's polished service. However, much like many of Miami's vintage hotels, rooms and bathrooms here are tight on space.
The three-pearl President Hotel is a boutique property that's well-situated in the Art Deco district of Collins Avenue, a few minutes' walk from Ocean Drive and the beach. The hotel has 64 guest rooms on-site and 20 villa-style units in an annex next door. All are fresh and modern, with nature-themed wall murals, white furniture, and wood floors, though they tend to be small, with limited furnishings. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but units lack coffeemakers. The hotel has a small front terrace and a cocktail and smoothie bar in the lobby, plus a casual full-service on-site restaurant -- but the daily resort fee to cover items like breakfast and Wi-Fi may be a turnoff for some, and there's no gym. Travelers looking for an upscale stay nearby can check out The Betsy – South Beach.
The three-pearl President Hotel is a boutique property that's well-situated in the Art Deco district of Collins Avenue, a few minutes' walk from Ocean Drive and the beach. The hotel has 64 guest rooms on-site and 20 villa-style units in an annex next door. All are fresh and modern, with nature-themed wall murals, white furniture, and wood floors, though they tend to be small, with limited furnishings. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but units lack coffeemakers. The hotel has a small front terrace and a cocktail and smoothie bar in the lobby, plus a casual full-service on-site restaurant -- but the daily resort fee to cover items like breakfast and Wi-Fi may be a turnoff for some, and there's no gym. Travelers looking for an upscale stay nearby can check out The Betsy – 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.
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.
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.