The staff was not only friendly and accomodating, they took my concerns about a middle of the night…read morecommotion in the women's room very seriously. The safety and comfort of their guests is of paramount importance and I will be returning in the event I choose to visit Miami again. I love the outdoor vestibule configuration. Close to Publix, Target, Ross (Or maybe it was Marshall's) if you need a last minute outfit and short bike ride or 1/2 hour walk to the beach. They also provide towels not only for showering/bathing but beach towels for the beach. Yay! Miami has Citi Bike so getting around town is fun and easy.

It's a good place if you are on a budget and just want a place to crash and sleep super early and u…read moredont plan on making friends outside the hostel. i'll take my son here if we are in Miami (because of their strict rules concerning non-guests), but not sure if i'd come back for ultra weekend. The location is a few blocks away from alot of the fun parts of south beach, but you can still walk for 5-10 minutes to Lincoln Mall and South Beach. This is another plus for people who want just a place to get a good night's sleep and don't care to party. Noise is not allowed after midnight. The clerks are nice but they are very strict. i couldn't even bring a female friend into the room at night. She was allowed to stay sitting down outside after i introduced her to the clerk. But my guy friends had to wait outside the gate even in night hours. This is good for weeding out people who dont belong here but it's a major sucky thing if you want to invite friends to hang with you for a bit. My phone was stolen at the festival and the staff were sweet enough to let me use the office phone to make important calls. The other guests at the hostel were a bit odd. Not as friendly as the ones at the other hostel i stayed at but my roommates were angels. I stayed in a room for 12 people, but only 5 or 6 roommates were there. There were two bathrooms connected to our room. The breakfast of bagels was not very good; but on my third day, they made delicious burgers in the evening. There are three computers provided free of charge if you need to use the internet. I get cold very easily and the blanket they provided was not warm enough, so make sure to bring an extra blanket if you get cold easily. By the way, some clerks speak Turkish, so I got to practice a bit. :)

I needed a cheap, safe, and clean place to put my stuff and lay my head on a 5 nights, 4 days trip…read moreto Miami Beach. SoBe surpassed my expectations. SoBe prides itself on being clean, safe, having a sense of community, free shuttle from the airport, free breakfast and dinner. For $22 a night, SoBe had me two blocks away from Ocean Drive and Miami Beach. Atmosphere: Yes, there is a very young crowd -college students or early twenties - taking advantage of these benefits. SoBe appeals to them for a no hassle experience of getting into some great clubs and meeting other people. If you don't like being in that kind of atmosphere, that you probably should skip SoBe. Because I work w/ college students for my day job, I didn't mind much. I would not book this place if you're traveling children or want a modern, adult-like stay. My roomies of early 20s were respectful, clean, and understood the notion of getting sleep! It did appear those staying got older (30+) during the weekdays. Noise level: It wasn't bad as I expected. The front desk sales earplugs. I use them, as well as an eye mask, every night. With the earplugs, I didn't hear anything. The only time the noise level was high was probably from 9 p.m. till 12 p.m. when SoBe has free drinks and free pick up to advertise whatever party they're going to for the night. After that, it's very quiet since people party till 3 to 4 in the morning. Now, I visited during the end of February, so the bar was not jumping as the reviews prior had talked about. My flight came in pretty late so I wasn't able to take advantage of the shuttle. But the city bus #150 actually stops right in front of it and it was only $2.25. I took it back to the airport as well. On the other corner is the free Miami Beach bus rider. Uber is around and I used the "Freebee" app and system to ride around the area by providing a tip only, which also comes around SoBe often. Food: Breakfast is always been a good, free opportunity to take advantage of that. One piece of fruit and some kind of bread item - a bagel or full waffle - plus juice or coffee. Really can't be bad. I took advantage of the breakfast to cut costs. Dinner: an area of improvement SoBe could improve if they wanted, but hey it's free! They could upgrade by serving Hamburger Helper. Thus I usually passed on dinner. However, what I did once was eat SoBe's dinner as a snack before I went out to a restaurant to save money to not getting too much food later. Especially on Ocean Drive, this is helpful as most restaurants are going to add 18% service gratuity. Big Pink is just a block away if you need it. The communication from management via Airbnb was excellent and consistent. Customer service at the front desk, bar, and cleaning staff were friendly, positive, and pleasant. I plan to come back and book more days soon! Thank you for a great stay!

UPDATE: Some guy commented to me how I'm being dramatic for a $20 a night stay. One, it was more…read morethan that. Two, as I said, it was not as advertised at all so this review is valid. This is also my own opinion and I provided plenty of information and photos so you can obviously take it however you want. Hostels in America are simply not as nice as other countries.

I stayed here for a quick 2 day trip to Miami. The location is close to the beach and away from the…read morecrowds of south beach. The building is old and the rooms are not well maintained. You aren't offered a lock for the locker in the communal bunk rooms. The air conditioner is very load and does nothing to prevent the moisture in the room. Sharing a small bathroom that is in unit with 3 others is a nightmare. There are bugs in the bunks! And this is not a quiet hostel by any means there is an onsite restaurant/bar that blasts music until way past midnight. I will not recommend this place to anyone that actually values cleanliness and relaxation.

Stayed there several times over the past decade, and absolutely loved the place. Fantastic deal for…read moretraveling on a budget, saving your $$ for actual sightseeing instead of blowing it on overpriced hotels in the area, which can cost THOUSANDS ... Well, no more. Some asshole company bought them out, 'upgraded' the place, and now charges, you guessed it right, hundreds and even thousands for a so called 'luxury hostel'. As the gentrification and out of control profiteering reaches endgame levels, every last motel, hostel, BnB and trailer park these greedy motherfuckers can get their hands on is being flipped for profit, and FreeHand is no exception. So basically, if you're a solo traveler, you're FUCKED. Might as well just rent and sleep in an RV instead.

I would describe this hotel experience as a series of minor inconveniences, of which if there were…read moreonly a couple it would have been fine. However, added up altogether, it was not the experience we were looking for here: - Weird smell throughout second floor and our room - Loud! I had earplugs on me, but complimentary earplugs would be useful. This doesn't bother me as much as I am not a light sleeper, but if you are I would strongly recommend against this location. - The room does not get very dark--could benefit from blackout curtains - Step into bathroom, which was inconvenient as this was advertised as an accessible space and my boyfriend has an injury and is using a knee scooter - No towel hooks near sink - Slippery bathroom - Hard to turn on water in the shower and barely any came out - Outlet is basically under nightstand so you have to get on your knees - TV didn't turn off but just went into screensaver mode (I tried both the remote and the button on the TV) - Phone number didn't work--the phone rang and then eventually got a busy signal - No pool--you can use a pool a couple blocks away - Have to enter through a restaurant The main things this place has going for it are the location and the price, but it does feel like a "you get what you pay for" situation since it was cheaper than other Miami Beach options we were looking at.

While I'm constantly traveling, I find myself experiencing many ups and downs--though, fortunately,…read morethere are more ups than downs. My trip to Miami started with a challenge: I arrived at an Airbnb only to realize I was never given a check-in code. After calling customer service and waiting 45 minutes, I was told the "owner" claimed they didn't even own the property. I then moved to a different hotel, but it failed to meet the expectations set by its reviews. Finally, I checked into Hotel Chelsea, and it was beyond great. I'd give the atmosphere a 4.8 out of 5; they even have an on-site bar and restaurant. The staff is truly what made the experience amazing. The hotel has a vibrant Cuban vibe with locals from Cuba, making it feel like a little slice of Havana. Between the beautiful pictures on the walls and the music, every detail captured the essence of Cuba. The hotel was incredibly clean, and I really should have stayed there from the start. Let's talk about the food: I ordered the seafood pasta, which featured very large shrimp, mussels, clams, and scallops. I could tell they were high-quality, authentic scallops because of their natural, irregular edges. I paired the meal with a cold beer, and the pasta was easily a 4.7 out of 5. It was the perfect meal to fuel a night of dancing in Miami! I highly recommend this place for both staying and eating.

The Kent Hotel offers a convenient location in the heart of South Beach, making it an ideal spot…read morefor exploring the area. The staff was courteous and welcoming throughout my stay. However, I was somewhat disappointed by the level of noise from the hallway and adjacent rooms, which affected the overall comfort. Additionally, the Wi-Fi was not functioning, preventing access to television or streaming services. The property presents more as a modest accommodation, somewhat reminiscent of a motel 8 but slightly elevated. It would be suitable for a brief stay of one or two nights, but may not meet expectations for a longer visit.

I stayed here for 6 days and i love the Room Service; food were delicious ...i ordered breakfast…read moreand dinner its amazing....i love how the front desk were really friendly and helpful, i had surgery done and i needed help carry all my luggage. And they sent to get all my luggage from my room. I fully pledge recommend everyone to stay here...Thank You Kent Hotel will come back soon... .....

This was a cute boutique hotel right on the beach. We booked it for one night because we were…read moretaking a cruise the following day. When we pulled up to the front of the building, we saw their outdoor restaurant. We had to walk through the restaurant to get to the stairs that led to the hotel. Once we entered the hotel, we were pleasantly greeted by Carl, who was working behind the front desk. The lobby was quaint. It had tall ceilings with beautiful, updated Island vibe decor. Our room was cozy and nicely decorated. I felt that I had a Latin /European vibe to it. We had a window in our room that may have backed not such an appealing view, but they opaque the window which made the room feel even more comfortable. Our bed had a medium to firm feel. The beach was very busy at night. There were lots of festivities and people near our hotel. I was concerned about noise, but once we went upstairs to our room, which was through an additional door the noise level dropped to almost zero. I am a light sleeper, but slept very well. In the morning, we ate at their restaurant for breakfast. Because we had booked a room with them we received 10% off breakfast in the restaurant. My husband and I had the traditional breakfast. Which consisted of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. Although it took a little bit longer to get our food. The view was beautiful. We were just steps from the sandy Beach and enjoyed people watching. One note I want to add is the convenience store that is located below the hotel was very pricey. We weren't sure if it was because of how close the it was to the beach. We paid eight dollars for a one liter bottle of water which I felt was a bit unrealistic. We would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Went there today to celebrate my birthday. It's a nice place…read moreto sit, but unfortunately some things went completely wrong: - food was not warm - waiter was not attentive and had us waiting for the bill and credit card reader. - they put 20% service charge onto the bill by default - despite the 20% service charge, they asked us verbally to give a tip - I asked for a receipt for the card payment and did not get one, only the bill. Would I come again? Definitely no.

Another great day at Soho! We started with lunch and really enjoyed the new fish tacos and the…read morehighly sought after poke bowl. Timothy was our server and he was very patient, helpful and knew all about the items on the menu. He was attentive and never let our water glasses get near empty, nor our cocktails. We really enjoy coming during the week, less traffic in the valet, more pool / beach chairs available and overall, a bit more pleasant. We truly enjoy the five star service, the friendly atmosphere and feeling welcomed every time we arrive. The food is always fresh and they serve a great beer that is locally brewed and of course, a perfectly sweet rosé. Enjoy!

Beautiful location! They have a wonderful staff, very helpful and accommodation from the front desk…read moreto the the waiters in the restaurant. They food was delicious!! The access to the beach is perfect. There are showered and changing areas in the pool area, very convenient. Can't wait to go back! Remarkable experience, worth the membership.

Modern and clean hotel with great service. Rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Shower…read morehad good pressure and hot water was plentiful. Area 31 restaurant that's onsite had great service as well. The pool area is spacious as well and a good spot to relax.

We decided to stay at Epic ahead of our cruise out of Miami. It's not too far from the port and…read moreBrickell isn't a bad neighbor to be based in. I also have history here, used to stay here when they first opened years ago and would stay here consistently when I traveled to Miami for work regularly. Back then, it was new, fresh, and striving to be on top of their game. Despite the 3.5 star review, I figured we should give them another shot. Plus they were part of the AMEX Hotel Collection and a hotel group we know and have had good experiences with (IHG). Generally though, Epic isn't horrible, it's just lost some of the luster it once had unfortunately. First off, all of the team here we've come across have been great. Friendly, welcoming, etc. Service for the most part has been solid so far. Where they've fallen down is related to the space itself. The building isn't as striking as it once was. You walk in and the high ceilings and wide spaces are still pretty impressive. Waterfront views and vibes are great. Thing is, the unique elements aren't really there like I remember. Compared to other properties in this category, that stood out. But not a huge issue for us. Zuma is a vibe, unfortunately, Area 31 is under renovation (at least the restaurant area). When we got to the room. It wasn't bad. Good size, decently appointed. It wasn't completely worn but it definitely felt aged. The furniture is showing its age some. Cleaning was just ok and seemed a little rushed. It wasn't nasty so don't want to overemphasize too much. Curtains seem like they've been in service a while. Things like pillows were pretty flat. Things like the privacy button/door bell wasn't functioning so we had to ask for a privacy hang tag. Again, none of this was abysmal, just not what we expected and could have been better. But again, not horrible enough for us to pack up and walk out. I'd give the room a B-, my wife gave it a C+. We got a room on a higher floor with a sizable balcony which was a nice touch. Looks a little like maintenance on it was also rushed. Overall, I think Epic still has "good bones" and a ton of potential to get back to its previous days. The team has been great and, to me, that's always a great foundation.