Where to stay in Miami

[City74]

I’m headed to Miami for a few days on a short vacation before heading to Tampa to visit some friends and it will be my first time in Miami. I want to stay on the beach and catch some rays but also do some shopping etc. I’m going to be stay on Miami Beach. I’m not there for the night life so staying right in the middle of south beach isn’t really ideal, I’d rather stay away from that. Anyone been there and have some recommendations of where to stay? I was thinking the mid beach area maybe The Palms of The Confidante but would like to hear from people who have been there as to some good hotels

[enjoythemusic]

So W and Fontainebleau are out? Hmm.... Love the feel of the W, really nice. JMHO.

[City74]

I looked at the W and FB. The W was pricey and to close to the noisy part of town and FB seemed ok but the night club on site etc seemed to get a lot of bad reviews about noise etc. I’m trying to stay around $200 a night and be away from the party scene as well so that limits choices somewhat

[enjoythemusic]

$200 a night on the beach.... or do you mean a short walk to beach? Have you considered FT Lauderdale or, a bit closer to SoBe, Hollywood area?

[Burlington]

We stayed at the Pestana south beach for a couple of nights on our way down to key west a few years ago. Should be within budget and easy walking distance to the beach/ dining etc. Nice airy room, not top end luxe, but excellent for the price & location.

[City74]

There are actually lots of hotels on the beach for about $200 including The Palms, Gale, Fontainebleau, Confidante and on and on

[City74]

Originally Posted by Burlington

We stayed at the Pestana south beach for a couple of nights on our way down to key west a few years ago. Should be within budget and easy walking distance to the beach/ dining etc. Nice airy room, not top end luxe, but excellent for the price & location.

Yea that’s inland a few block. I wanted a room on the beach. Good location tho if you don’t want a beach view. That’s close to Lincoln mall etc

[MonBK]

I'd stay at the FB.

If you're in to food you can't beat their Sunday brunch.

[City74]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I'd stay at the FB.

If you're in to food you can't beat their Sunday brunch.

I just checked and it’s over $300 a night. I swore it was $215 yesterday haha. Oh well, that’s out

[Fat_ninja]

Dont hate on me but i like staying at the diplomat in hollywood. Only about a 30 min drive to miami and lots of value. I enjoy the emptiness and openess of that hotel but clearly jot miami

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by City74

I just checked and it’s over $300 a night. I swore it was $215 yesterday haha. Oh well, that’s out

Then check again tomorrow.

[doubleroll]

The Edition is great and has a wonderful restaurant as well, Matador room located in the lobby. It may be above your price but well worth checking...


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[City74]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Then check again tomorrow.

Haha good one

[Razorsedge1]

Try Marriott Stanton which is on south end of Miami Beach. It is in quieter part of South Beach and directly on beach. W hotel is going to be loud. Edition is very nice hotel.

[City74]

Originally Posted by doubleroll

The Edition is great and has a wonderful restaurant as well, Matador room located in the lobby. It may be above your price but well worth checking...


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Yea I saw that one before. Very nice and luxurious and only about $100 more a night then I wana pay haha. Such is life

[City74]

Originally Posted by Razorsedge1

Try Marriott Stanton which is on south end of Miami Beach. It is in quieter part of South Beach and directly on beach. W hotel is going to be loud. Edition is very nice hotel.

That’s nice but to close to the action. I wana be away from the noise. That’s why I mentioned mid beach. I’m going to Bal Harbour to shop and also the open air malls (Lincoln) so want to be within easy access. The Marriot is super far south

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by City74

Haha good one

Do you check directly with the hotel or use a website?

[City74]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Do you check directly with the hotel or use a website?

I use AMEX-travel. I’m a platinum member so I get other “perks” like food credits etc. I think when I check most hotel sites it’s within a few bucks of the Amex price

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by City74

I use AMEX-travel. I’m a platinum member so I get other “perks” like food credits etc. I think when I check most hotel sites it’s within a few bucks of the Amex price

[Spartacus]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

So W and Fontainebleau are out? Hmm.... Love the feel of the W, really nice. JMHO.

Agreed, the hotels are my favorite. Delano’s lobby/terrace, SLS, ...can’t wait to get back later this year.

[Ferdelious]

The Raleigh is one of my favorite, far enough north from the heart of South Beach. The Gale a is nice boutique hotel but across Collins Ave, although they do have a designated beach area for guests. The National is nice, although older. Royal Palm may also be another one to consider.

You're most likely not going to go wrong with any of the big names. Just pick the best deal. Also make sure you include $40 a night for valet, pretty standard price for all the hotels.

[austinp]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Dont hate on me but i like staying at the diplomat in hollywood. Only about a 30 min drive to miami and lots of value. I enjoy the emptiness and openess of that hotel but clearly jot miami

No hate here. My kids love that place. We usually stay there when we have to go down south.

[City74]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

The Raleigh is one of my favorite, far enough north from the heart of South Beach. The Gale a is nice boutique hotel but across Collins Ave, although they do have a designated beach area for guests. The National is nice, although older. Royal Palm may also be another one to consider.

You're most likely not going to go wrong with any of the big names. Just pick the best deal. Also make sure you include $40 a night for valet, pretty standard price for all the hotels.

Yea there is also the “resort fees” at most of them, if not all

[City74]

Originally Posted by austinp

No hate here. My kids love that place. We usually stay there when we have to go down south.

No hate. You like what you like

[yashparikh03]

checkout seagull Miami beach . cheap and great location.

[City74]

I just found out that The Palm has a coffeemaker in the room and most of the others don’t. That might be a deal maker

[1st amg]

My family heads to FB every six months, the kids love it and I truly love going !

[City74]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

My family heads to FB every six months, the kids love it and I truly love going !

Yea just not spending that much. I’m sure it nice

[christianj]

I guess I am one of the few that does NOT like the FB! I am usually there once a year for a business/conference trip and the service always sucks IMHO. Staff has attitude and prices are ridiculous depending on what time of year you go. The best part of the FB is Hakassan but I would not stay there just for the restaurant.

Back to the OP question, I would also recommend the following which used to be a Boutique type Marriott Courtyard prior to closing after the hurricane. They just reopened in August after a renovation as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection: (It's just south of the FB and I used to stay there during it's Courtyard days instead of staying at the FB since the rates were so much better.)

https://www.cadillachotelmiamibeach.com/

I've also heard good things about The Confidante Miami Beach which you mentioned. Friends have also mentioned The Betsey to me when we discussed the hotels in the area.

[joerivers1961]

Why don't you check Faena? Great hotel on Collins. You can also look a bit more north (Sunny Isles) I like it a lot more than South Beach.