- Desiree Koh
- First Reviewer
- 2 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 30
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EXCELLENT LOCATION !
- June 5, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is great for anyone who wants to experience what Miami has to offer without paying the crazy costs for expensive 5-star hotels. I came to Miami to celebrate my 23rd birthday and had a BLAST. The location of this hotel is AMAZING. Everything is within walking distance (beach, clubs, restaurants) It's 3 blocks away from Club Mansion & Cameo and 2 blocks away from the beach.
The hotel itself isn't that great. The rooms need a makeover and the walls need new paint. The pool was dirty, but we were so close to the beach that we wouldn't have went to the pool if it was clean anyway. The staff was really nice, they provided everything we needed when we asked (towels, sheets, etc).
I recommend this hotel for anyone who is looking to travel without breaking the bank. My group was from ages 21-23 so we did not spend much time in the hotel, we just needed a place to crash and this was definitely worth the money !
NO!!
- April 18, 2009
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My friends and I were not expecting a 5 star hotel by no means!!! but this hotel need to be reported to the Miami Health Dept.... Some of the electrical sockets did not work, so my friends and I had to take turns charging our phones. Another traveler wrote about the towels and the complaint was so true! They were small, worn, and raggedy. Worst of all, we had roaches in our first room!!!!! When I called downstairs to complain, we did not get an apology of any kind they just switched our rooms to one that was worse! The shower did not drain so we all took showers in standing water which was very disgusting because everything that was in the drain previously would come up. The complaints of the mildew smell was also true. They kept the hotel lobby and hallways really cold I guess to keep the mold from growing. Our room was so moist that the clothes we hung in the closet were somewhat wet when we packed to leave. I would not reccommend this hotel even if you are not high maintenace and not looking for luxury.
Decent Place to Stay
- April 18, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
If you do a lot of travel and you are used to staying in brand name hotels then this is not the place for you. I read a lot of mixed reviews, but I decided to try it out.
If you are looking for something off the beaten path and in South Beach then the hotel is a great location and a really good price. Walking distance to the beach and Ocean Drive, Esplanda Way and Lincoln Walk. Across the street is a great diner open 24 hours. The morning crew is great and the food is classic diner fare.
As for the hotel it is adequate. It is historic, so it's old and a bit run down. Disregard any pictures from the site. Follow the tips about the parking and bring your own towels. They only provide bath towels, no hand towels or wash cloths.
The air conditioner worked, the bed was comfortable, the hair dryer was sufficient. I was pleasantly surprised by the shower, good hot water and great water pressure, one of the best showers I've had in a hotel in a long time.
The staff was just ok, not the friendliest, but I got what I needed. Do not try and check in any earlier than 3pm. They will not let you into a room.
Overall the experience was just fine. I might stay there again, but if I go back I would be more inclined to try out another hotel in the art deco district, just for another experience.
DISGUSTING
- April 16, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
HORRIBLE! I just spent 4 nights at the Bel Aire and let me warn you. The pictures you see on the website are fake. The lobby has 3 little card tables and thats it, there is NEVER anyone at the front desk and the pool is a funky color green/brown! The room was tidy but the carpets were so dirty, the sheets dirty, the towels dirty and no matter what they never dried, everything in the room was damp. Probably the worst thing in the room was that when you showered the water didn't not go down at all so you end up bathing in your own sandy water. It's a cheap hotel for sure...so don't expent anything...cuz thats what you get!
HORRIBLE!! DO NOT PICK THIS HOTEL PLEASE!
- January 8, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
OHH MY GOD! It was the most HORRIBLE hotel i have ever stayed in...the plumbing was sooo bad i was scared to used the bathroom.. the pool was closed...
AVOID it if you can..the rooms stinks and the service is horrible...
if i were you i would pay the extra $20 buck and stay elsewhere...
i wish i could add pictures to this review...DONT BE FOOLED BY THE DEFAULT HOTEL PICTURES THEY HAVE ON THIS SITE...THERE ARE REALLY OLD AND THE HOTEL LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THEM...
TAKE CARE AND I HOPE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION..