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    It was pouring down and Mauricio offered to drive us safely to the festival.  Everyone is super nice and we can't wait to come back.
    Tara L.

    Everyone that works at this hotel is super nice. When we checked in is was raining and I was tired. Our room was in a building across the street and the manager helped us with our luggage. Mauricio went out of his way to drive us to our festival in the rain on our 2nd day there. We felt like family. We didn't want to leave.

    Calls from one try
    R G.

    First: the cleaning staff is amazing, kind, wonderful! That said... Unbelievable! Stayed here for 4 nights. Did not ask for a single thing (other than hangers), but tried for 2 days to get the hotel to answer the phone. THERE WAS NO TELEPHONE IN OUR ROOM, so you HAVE to call on your cell phone. Well, the shower was leaking to the point of flooding the bathroom floor, which I WOULD have told them, if they'd answered the phone! So, I walked to the office, brought a plastic bag with the wet floor towels, to explain. The guy at the desk asked if I speak Spanish, and I said I was learning. He starts berating me in Spanish, super fast, and I explain I don't understand. The girl at the desk tells me he's "basically" telling me it's my fault.... they're not supposed to take dirty towels, and I should have called. I SHOW THEM THE PHONE, and the guy gets even madder, and acts like it's all my fault, for bringing the towels. Shame on me, for thinking it would save them the trouble! I will never forget how that man belittled me, ruined the experience, and made me feel like I was at fault...for THEIR leaking shower, soaking towels, not answering the phone, and daring to bring the wet towels to them, in a plastic bag. He (the desk clerk) could learning something from the cleaning staff! They were the shining stars of our visit.

    Bed bug

    Hotel was in decent shape upon arrival and the room was spacious, but after the second night, I woke up to an incredibly itchy bite on my arm and when I lifted up the mattress, a tiny bed bug was waiting. I immediately squished it with my shoe, and sure enough, blood came shooting out. Absolutely gross and waiting from management on what I expect will be a full refund!!

    NOT my shower cap... they don't even give us shower caps??

    The beautiful blue eyed lady at the front desk, Suz was great despite the many issues out of her control. Great location, 3 blocks from the beach. As for my stay; - I stayed in building 3, and my room was not great... - I had coworkers stay in building 1 w/no complaints. - I got late checkout (13:00) for free if I wrote a google review ($25 normally) - There was a lovely used shower cap in my bathroom upon arrival. It was not mine :)) - They nicely changed the trash bags in the hallway at 10:45pm. - The Shower head had issues, was unclean and no pressure. See video - I had a room next to the elevator and could not only hear the people waiting, but also the mechanics of the elevator! So fun! - The room could use a touch up of paint, and a deep clean. -never had the bathroom trash changed, doubt they went behind the door. -I think it would be great if the hotel invested in some bleach for the towels. I would consider stay here again if I was in building 1. PS: my fave game was counting all the hairs that were not mine!

    Poop stained comforter?
    Chantel H.

    For a $300 night, mold/hair in the shower, hairs on the towels, brown crusted stains on the comforter. When we arrived to our room the a/c unit was blasting cold air, the room felt so humid (even though it was 60 degrees outside and wasn't humid outside) that you could hardly breathe, the sheets felt wet, and there was a puddle of water on the floor. We notified the front desk after trying to tolerate it for 1-2 hours and they didn't have a room for us to switch. They said they would send a maintenance man to check on us and we requested a linens change. They send a "maintenance" guy up who knocked on the door and just stood there on the phone ignoring us for so long when we opened it that we just let it close again. He came in and seemed so disinterested in our discomfort asking us if we messed with the a/c unit, seemingly implying that the humidity was our fault? And we informed him that we had adjusted it 20 mins prior. He plugged some settings in and left. The linen change & a/c adjustment did help but we were not offered any other compensation for the horrendous circumstances we walked into.

    Glass needed to be placed opposite side
    Justine M.

    This hotel is a hidden gem. With two pools, a small alleyway restaurant/ bar with a FREE happy hour and staff who go above and beyond! We found it on TripAdvisor for a short 3 day Monday- Wednesday before our cruise trip. The front desk staff was informative and helpful. Our room was 101. Tiny but perfect for two people. The set back for the shower is that the water goes right out! The glass needed to be on the opposite side for sure. We let them know and used towels on the floor. It was tight to shower so close to the corner of the wall. One pool is located roof top with a fun sitting area. Real plants and floats. The other pool is across the street and is so adorable. It has plenty of fun seatings, a bar, fresh iced water and plants. The vibe of the hotel is very speakeasy. I loved the free happy hour 5-6pm. Two drinks to choose from. Everything was perfect!

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    Susan P.

    It was a lovely memorial weekend stay. The staff Rina was very helpful and friendly. She allowed us early check in and provided beach towel while we waited. The hotel is nicely decorated. I felt home when entering the lobby. The music in the lobby was very soothing and chill. Location is excellent! Walking distance to Lincoln road and beach. The roof top bar is lovely. The only flaw is the room not being well sound proofed. We woke up in the middle of the night from hearing couples fighting and doors being shut.

    Sami C.

    My wife and I looked at a lineup of 3 to 4 hotels in the Miami Beach area. We chose Riviera suites in South Beach because it was affordable. When we arrived, it turned out to be a very cute and well-maintained boutique hotel. Rosa Erazo was very accommodating and made sure everything turned out right. Thank you to everyone on staff!

    Joy J.

    I enjoyed my stay here. The double bed rooms are quaint but enough room to be comfortable. We didn't spend too much time in the room anyway. The bathrooms are tiny though, almost have to step into the shower to close the door to use the toilet lol. They'll provide you with beach towels if you ask for them at the front desk. We spent a good amount of time at the rooftop pool, which was a nice option after being at the beach. Another big thing is they provide free water! I loved that! The only negative is they don't hold luggage, so if you have a late flight, keep that in mind. The location is great. It's a few steps to Collins St. and a 2 min walk to the beach. There's a CVS on the corner and a restaurant/bar that stays open until 5 am across the street.

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    Everything! The rooms are old and very dated. Bed bugs in room, never answer the phone. Stay away!

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    Perfect rooftop vibe. Great for teleworking. Their Cuban sandwich was tasty. nice view. Friendly staff.

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    Unfriendly front desk staff, no microwave, weird smell throughout the establishment, not worth the price (small rooms)

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    Beautiful hotel! We decided to stay at the Setai for our baby moon and had a great experience. We…read morehad a beautiful room, and the pools were very nice and was where we spent most of our time. The check in process was very smooth and the staff were very accommodating. Only complaint would be the construction, it was happening on the side of the building, which was pretty loud by the pool area. The massage was great, it was a bit weird that we had to walk in our robes to the other building and then taken to the massage rooms. However the massage was great, they had complimentary teas and snacks. The check out process went smoothly as well and they were able to hold our luggage for a while we did some shopping due to a delay in our flight.

    This is for their indulgent brunch, but I'd be willing to bet a stay here is probably just as…read moreexceptional. My gf and I stopped through here on our way out before boarding our flights later in the afternoon. If you're toting your luggage and not a hotel guest, you will have to find another hotel to store your luggage while enjoying this most decadent brunch experience. Luckily we arrived early enough to our reservations to sort that out. Reservations are a must if you don't want to wait. The restaurant is gorgeous with various spaces designed differently but keeps to the exotic Asian theme. Dining in the atrium near the water feature in the middle with stage for the musicians is where we had our experience. Olga was our server. She brought us our special beverages not available at the bar: Bloody Mary's and endless bubbly in our glasses The offerings here are more than I can name, but there is something to satisfy every craving. The favorite for me is the caviar bar. It comes with all the proper fixings on a blini with Crème fraîche. Do you need a vodka shot to go with? Yes, that's also available also at the caviar station. Fresh raw oysters, clams or shrimp cocktail is available in abundance with everything else here. The ceviche was great. I passed on all the various noodles but had to have some lamb curry and basmati rice- delicious! I had some Peking Duck and leg of lamb at the meat station. The filet mignon and lamb chops was ordered and brought to the table. The leg of lamb and filet were slightly dry but still good. The lamb chops with chimichurri sauce was amazing- nuances of vibrant flavors. Assorted fresh fruits were a colorful collection of enticements. I saw some papaya and enjoyed its fresh, sweet juiciness. I am not a dessert person but had to try the key like pie. Then of course, the matcha dessert is a sitting temptation next to the pie. So, my dessert spoils were more than intended. What the hell right? Lol That was the sweet ending to my Setai brunch. There was so much more such as bread, fried stuff, eggs, bagel station, toast etc. One can only eat so much. I stuck to enjoying my favorites. The experience is pricey but so worth it. It is truly the best brunch experience I've ever had. - better than Vegas and a cruise ship!! I always have to experience a Setai brunch whenever in Miami!

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    Let me start by saying we had a blast here! We've been here in the past, but this time we had an…read moreopportunity to have a balcony, ocean view pool suite, and I jumped on the opportunity. From the moment we arrived with check-in, getting our bags to our room, we were treated like true VIPs. Once we got to the room, we had time to change and head to the pool. The evenings were great as we were able to sit out on the balcony and relax, while at the same time being in the lobby or hitting the restaurant was always great. We took advantage of the on-site yoga classes and the beach every day while we were there. The beach area was nice, in the servers supporting the beach I felt did their best to accommodate all of the guests outside. If you're a frequent AMEX user, I would definitely recommend going through your AMEX as it really did just make a difference. The grounds were well kept the pool was clean. The staff was friendly and most importantly, we had an overall great experience. I would definitely recommend it for anybody coming to South Beach to come here, as it's centrally located and it's easily accessible to lots of other activities you may want to consider.

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    I have always enjoyed staying at the Dream South Beach and this was probably my 20th stay here in…read morethe past 15 years. I was in Miami for a day and half and wanted to soak up some sun and enjoy myself being close to restaurants and the beach . I love this boutique styled hotel and the beautiful rooms that are so beautiful with the turquoise lighting ( my favorite color). I feel safe traveling solo here and never have had any issues. I love the pool and bar area and the decor of this hotel. They offer valet parking which I didn't need as I used car service from the brightline but have always trusted my trucks with their valet attendants. I've already booked another stay for September !

    First time being at this hotel. The employees are super nice and helpful. You check in and then you…read morego to another building which they have a restaurant. Which looked nice. The elevators are a bit slow, the hotel was built in 1920. Its a big elevator. The bedroom is super nice. My partner is a globalist so we got a really nice room. I wish they had a little more amenities in the bathroom like make up remover, cotton and shower cap. If they did have it, I didn't see it. I do have to say, its loud at night. I couldn't really sleep. People were still out partying at 4am. If you don't mind loud then this place is good. The view of the main road was nice, I got to people watch. They also have beach service where they bring out the chairs and have service. We didn't have time since we had to board the Royal Caribbean ship. Check out was super easy. I would recommend this place.

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    Booked via Amex travel and a part of Marriott Bonvoy Gold, got a lot of perks. Will explain below…read more Located in south Miami, literally by the beach front. Have adult pool and regular pool. Very windy here, so it is still cold even though we are in 73 degree weather. Valet only Spacious lobby and seating area. When we checked in, we were greeted with a very warm sweet gal. Thanked us for being a Marriott Bonvoy gold members. Since we book via Amex travel hotel collection, our room automatically upgraded, daily breakfast for 2 $40 per person, $100 credit to use for anything in the property, early check in, guarantee 4pm check out and complimentary wi-fu. And we got complimentary cocktails. On top of that, we got complimentary sparking water and 2 jars of snacks for being Marriott Bonvoy gold member. Awesome. Note: your room has complimentary bottle waters everyday, if you need more, ask concierge downstairs or your room service. Room: Very specious bedroom and bathroom. Has nespresso coffee machine, tea. Fridge and other stuff. Very odd closets in the corner, basically you need to close one closet in order to open the other one. Has iron, iron board. Has balcony with view. The w beach bag for purchase only. Hotel: 2 restaurants: the chow, Chinese restaurant, and the grove for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Theres spa, gym, courts Scan and download their w south beach app available at the concierge as you check in to see their daily activities. There's bicycles for hotel guests to use. You can ride or walk along every where via path way . The hotel is looks nice but some doors, locks and some fixtures are damaged and broken, it looks run down. Valet parking is an independent company, so you pay them separately from Hotel, its about $65/night

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    Everything about this stay was amazing -- the cleanliness, upscale atmosphere, exceptional customer…read moreservice, and unbeatable location. If you're considering booking Loews Miami Beach Hotel, do it. I was torn between this hotel and 1 Hotel South Beach, but ultimately Loews was the more cost-effective choice, and I'm so glad I chose it. Are there more families with children here? Yes. But honestly, the location, beautiful pool, and being just steps from the beach made this stay 100% worth it. The convenience and overall experience were unbeatable. A special shout-out to Caitlyn, who checked us in and went above and beyond. She was truly an A-star front desk agent -- warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. She was the cherry on top of an already incredible stay. She even went out of her way to leave us a little dessert to celebrate one of our birthdays. That level of thoughtfulness and hospitality is what makes a stay memorable. Our servers and bartenders were also polite, professional, and engaging throughout our visit. Whoever is responsible for hiring and training this team deserves recognition -- the hotel staff truly elevated the entire experience.

    Loew Hotel, with its enchanting ambiance, was a favorite among my eldest cousin, who used to own a…read moreChicago art gallery. She would spend a week here during the Basel art fair. The hotel's interior was truly beautiful, featuring a grand fountain that used to be a centerpiece. However, the Thai hotel next door left no water for the fountain, giving it a rather dormat-like appearance. We would often venture outside to admire the hotel's beautiful garden, which was lit up with candles and had a stunning swimming pool outside the lounge bar. Unfortunately, the bar itself was too dark, leaving everything in shadow. Despite this, the rooftop restaurant served delicious Brazilian cuisine and had friendly customer service! We were glad we never stayed at the hotel only to visit when we could while we lived in Miami before we moved out of the country for great decades!

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    Wonderful amenities. Comfortable rooms, conveniently located. This historic gem was everything I…read moreneeded it to be. I will be back.

    I stayed at this Marriott and generally had a good experience, but not quite a four-star one…read more The location is excellent, and the price was reasonable by luxury beachfront South of Fifth standards. The staff were generally friendly, and a few were especially helpful. They handled three packages I had shipped to the hotel efficiently, though there was a sizable per-package fee. Small touches like afternoon boozy gelato samples and a lobby change machine for breaking $20s into $5s were appreciated. Breakfast at Lolo's was decent. My Marriott status included breakfast for two, though the included menu was much shorter than the regular one and the portions were modest. Still, the food was cooked to order, tasted good, and the servers kindly let me order both breakfasts since I was traveling alone. I didn't try the Japanese restaurant on site, but I heard good things and enjoyed the neighborhood restaurants instead, especially La Grande Boucherie. I paid a substantial premium for an oceanfront double room, but I'm not sure I would do that again. The balcony and glass door were fairly small, and the balcony felt boxed in for privacy. Next time I might prefer a cheaper park-side room on a higher floor, which could still offer a nice park and ocean view. The biggest disappointment was the late checkout. My Marriott Platinum Elite status is supposed to include guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, but the hotel would not honor it. Each day I was told to check again later, and in the end they could only offer 1 p.m. That created real scheduling problems, since I had planned around the advertised benefit. With no good place in the hotel to work or take calls after checkout, I ended up going to the airport hours early. The status is supposed to provide a room upgrade, but that wasn't available either. A couple of other issues matched complaints I had seen in recent reviews. One elevator stopped for several minutes with a group of us inside and did not respond to the buttons, which was uncomfortable even though the door eventually opened. I also received a call inviting me downstairs for a "welcome gift," which turned out to be a Marriott Vacation Club sales pitch. That should be presented more honestly. Overall, this was a decent stay and I might return. But given the failure to honor the guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, I would compare other options carefully before booking again.

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    Victoria Hall at Valet was very helpful and gave amazing customer service. So appreciated your help…read morewith everything.

    Fontainebleau Miami isn't just a hotel -- it's a full‑scale Miami moment. The kind of place where…read moreyou walk into the lobby and instantly feel like you've stepped into a glossy magazine spread. High ceilings, marble everywhere, and a buzz that tells you you're in the right place. What impressed me most? There's genuinely plenty to do for all ages, which is not something you can say about every Miami resort. Whether you're traveling with kids, teens, adults, or a multigenerational crew, everyone finds their lane here. The pool scene is the heartbeat of the property. Multiple pools, each with its own personality -- family-friendly areas with space to splash, quieter corners for lounging, and the high-energy spots where the music and cocktails flow. Service was dialed in across the board: fast, friendly, and always one step ahead. Rooms were spotless and stylish, with balconies that make you want to order room service just to soak in the view a little longer. Housekeeping kept everything crisp, and every request was met with that effortless "of course" attitude. Dining is another standout. From quick bites to full-on fine dining, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Even the grab-and-go spots felt elevated. And if nightlife is your thing, you don't need to leave the property -- the energy here after dark is pure Miami. But if you're traveling with kids or just want a low-key night, the resort still feels comfortable and accessible. Fontainebleau nails that rare balance of iconic luxury and all-ages fun. It's bold, glamorous, and buzzing in all the right ways, yet still manages to be welcoming and easy to enjoy no matter who you're traveling with. A true Miami classic that continues to deliver. Enjoy

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