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2.0 of 5
1428 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33139
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Ranked #3 of 21 Miami B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
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Harrisburg
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“If you want to stretch your comfort zone, stay here.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My husband booked the hotel for one night before our cruise departure, which happened to be my birthday. We were looking for affordable to splurge in other areas of the trip so I braced myself for the 2.5 star rating. We're not brats; we try to find good deals on Priceline, but found none for South Beach. It would not have been too bad an experience except when we arrived what looked like a loiterer was hanging out on the front porch, and another was lingering on the stairway in the long, dank hall. I was feeling pretty scared at that point, but we summoned up the courage to give it a try and call it an experience. On final assessment, the rooms are clean, but sparse. The blinds did not open, but there was nothing to see anyway. The place is old, and you could not help but envision all the seedy deeds that take place in a hostel such as this. We put our friendly face on for the staff and they were friendly in return. We pushed the sofa in front of our door for the night and anticipated revelry, but it was actually very quiet and peaceful all night, though one drunken, long-haired partier did trip in the door around 10. If you'd like to test your nerves of steel, and are sheltered by nice Holiday Inns and a few Hiltons, this will be an experience for you.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Mexico
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“NEEDS AN UPDATE!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We wanted to stay in Miami Beach, but for some festival that was going on at that time all the hotel rates were over 350 dlls a night, even for this below average hotel we paid a very high rate. The hotel its on a good location, but the rooms look very old. The looks of the hotel are NOT NICE at all. It was clean. We were not going to spend a lot of time in the hotel it was mainly for going to sleep so it was ok, butif you are looking to spend some time in the hotel dont reserve here! The guy at the fornt desk was helpful. Internet was supposed to be included in the rate but there was no signal in our rooms. I wouldnt go back or recommend it.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Read policies carefully, be it a natural calamity, they will not cooperate!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Quite simply the hotel is in hospitality business but they don't understand what is customer service. I booked through Expedia and owner very very rudely denied accommodating me for a week later than I booked as I had snow storm in Chicago. On top of this they charged a hefty $100 for anything I would like to do : change or cancel you'll have to pay that's what they told me very rudely. If you are coming for a vacation please understand its to njoy not face rude and non cooperative people. Will never consider this again.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Perfect location for walking to art deco distinct and food! Fantastic price that still gives you room to have fun with your money. If you dont mind an older dated building, this is a perfect for you. We had a small maintenance issue that was dealt with immediately, this really impressed me. Breakfast is included and they had a larger selection than other place we paid twice as much for! Staff and manager seemed almost like a family and close, we felt safe staying here!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“You have to take the good with the bad.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This small hotel is located in an amazing spot right in the heart of South beach. You are plenty close to all of the hustle and bustle of the area and a short walk to the beach. The hotel itself is VERY old and outdated. I will say this was probably one of the least "visually stimulating" hotels I have ever slept it. On the bright side, the staff was very friendly and their small continental breakfast in the second floor was a bit of a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing stay.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1428 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33139
Price range (per night):* INR3,567 - 19,283

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