Stayed here after a cruise for one night and wanted to be close to Lincoln Road and the beach. This hotel had all we were looking for.
I had always wanted to stay in one of the Miami Art Deco buildings and this fit the bill. Great front porch to sit on and people watch the South Beach street scene. Or, if you want a little privacy you can catch some rays on the compact decks up top adjacent to the fitness room and whirlpool. Music is piped in to all public spaces, but they have a great playlist. Some might find it annoying, but they probably wouldn't be staying in South Beach if they did.
We had a one-bedroom suite for my wife and I and our 21 year old son. We got the bedroom and he got the sofa. Both of us were very comfortable. While we were there for only one night, the kitchen facilities in each room would make this ideal for an extended stay.
Only two small problems: we were on the first floor in the back, which backs onto an alley, so you do get some alley noise - trash pick up, etc., but that's to be expected. And the wireless internet, while free, seemed painfully slow.
They have valet parking or you can street park (if you can find a space) and save a few coins. You can feed the meter with cash or credit card for up to 8 hours at a time. Parking is free between 3 and 9 a.m. Again, this may be annoying to some, but they probably shouldn't be coming to South Beach.
