Apparently, not all Doubletree hotels are alike, thank goodness, as demonstrated by this beachfront property! We were able to use some Hilton points for our stay in this lovely South Beach hotel. This Art Deco building sits on the beach and features valet parking, a beautiful lobby, a cafe by the gated pool area, and free padded lounge chairs and umbrellas right on the beach!
With such comforts, guests would rarely want to spend time in their bedroom, which is a standard hotel bedroom, offering nothing extraordinary. The only true detail that proved I was actually staying in a chain hotel was the fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie, which I receive upon arrival.
It was interesting to people watch at this hotel from my poolside lounge chair. For the first few days, there were many spring-breakers enjoying their time away from studies. On the last day or two, the Winter Party (gay) crowd come to host the week-long events. One problem I encountered at the Surfcomber were the exceptionally thin walls; I could hear the spring-break revelers in the wee hours of the morning.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay. This hotel is certainly a popular one, with its beach access and proximity to Lincoln Road and South Beach. And you get that boutique-y feel, with the dependability of a brand name hotel.