Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 15
- Reviews
Over-rated-not 4 star
- December 10, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We tried to stay at a 4 star hotel to see if it was worth it. They gave us what they call a "superior" which is a tiny room with king bed with no bacony, fed parking meter every 3 hours to save $25 a day valet fee, carpet dirty leading into room, good bed with huge flat TV which was too big for the room. So overall we felt we paid way too much for a below average small room.
Wonderful experience
- November 12, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We stayed overnight at the Sonesta. The room was impeccable, the bed was the most comfortable hotel bed we have ever slept in, troom service was delicious. We truly loved the location of the hotel and there is a public parking garage right next door which saved us a lot on valet parking. Walkling distance from Cocowalk and all the great shopping and restaurants. We stayed on a Friday night so we did hear the party sounds of Miami in the background, but unless you have a newborn, you'll sleep like a baby regardless. The staff was very helpful and helped printed out directions to a near by attraction. It exceeded all our expectations! Truly recommend this awesome hotel.
Good staff
- October 5, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Staff was very helpful. Very nice place to stay: not the Southbeach craziness but still a pretty area with things to do and see.
Great Relaxing beautiful Vacation
- August 14, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I arrived at 3 pm and my room was already ready for me. the staff was very nice and helful. the room was spacious. I stood in the bayview suite. the view took my breath away and the balcony was amazing......the bed was very comfortable...Great location. Starbucks is right down the street and shopping was everywhere. The food at the restaurant on the 8th floor was ok. I expected better for such expensive prices. Shopping was great and the prices were amazing. the food was expensice everywhere. the only place that had great prices was this burger joint on the corner. the food was great and the shakes were awesome. Walking around was so much fun. Very comfortable environment. I made a mistake of leaving the sliding doors open from the balcony and was attacked by mosquitos but i called the help desk and they sent me bug spray and it helped a bit. The pool was relaxing and not packed at all. My only complaint would be is that the staff wasnt fast enough when i requested extra supplies for my stay. Maybe its a new york thing and i expect things to be given to me fast. The beach is very far away about 30 cab away going and coming. my overall stay is completely satisfied. I am actually booking another trip at that same hotel.
Off the beaten path
- July 25, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Wonderful Hotel. Clean, awesome views from the balcony, stay on the bay side.
Issue #1, all of the travel sites list that there is a shuttle service that takes you to a sister hotel and or the Beach...not true. I booked this hotel partly because of the alleged shuttle service, I did not want to rent a car, but ended up spending more than if I did, but I would have gotten lost anyway.
It is a great hotel, just rent a car or be ready to pay.
Coco walk is OK, but not as good as the reviews had me believing.
In retrospect, if I were going to this over again I would probably book somethiing in Bayside - it's close to the airport, Miami Beach, downtown and you can walk to bayside for shopping, dining and bay cruises or fishing boat charters.
Live and learn.