Beach Place Miami

I'm often in Miami via customs but never got to actually leave the airport. The first time I get to stay it's for a funeral. No biggie let me find a hotel on the beach. LOOK Beach Place Miami - Perfect! Nope I was wrong! The only advertised truth is this hotel has excellent beach access. It is literally across the street. Other than that nothing and I mean nothing is impressive about the hotel. If you're in town to just kick it on the beach, enjoy the scene around the beach i.e. shopping, dining, eating hey then by all means book this hotel. It is an overrated, understaffed, outdated older hotel with beach access. First the price WAAAAAAY ridiculous for no FRILLS. I'd pay $75.00 max a night to stay here but nothing more. The free parking is a joke because of where the hotel is located. The rooms are in transition of being updated with scuff marks and paint everywhere. There is a SMALL fridge but the microwave is in the lobby. The pool was dirty not impressive as other reviews say. There is absolutely NO PREMIUM channels! NOT ONE! My room had a TLC Smart TV hooked up to a digital antenna with access to fuzzy local channels. In order to watch anything you have to program the TV with your own personal information and cast it from your device. I had to factory RESET the TV to get my information off the TV at checkout! During check-in the night staffer was RUDE. He waited till others were presence to make accusations against me when prior he had said nothing.

The hotel is a good place as a base for a holiday in north Miami. The drive by car to South Beach is approx. 20 minutes depending on traffic. My room was large and I had a kitchenette with microwave, sink, coffee maker & fridge. By the bathroom, there is a dressing area with space for suitcases & for hanging clothes. The tiled bathroom had sink, shower and toilet. Toiletries were replenished daily if used. The staff were friendly and really helpful. A bus stop for free buses down to South Beach is on the opposite side of the street. Car parking is free around the hotel. There was some road noise but I got used to it. This is my second stay at the hotel and I would return if I went back to the area.

The room had a bit of a musty smell. I was on the ground floor and the traffic noise was terrible. The pool area was nice as was the pool. The staff was also very pleasant.

Everything is so dated and old. I was expecting a little better accommodations for the price point. Management was nice and helpful, it's just the place is really in need of some major upgrades. Glad I only needed one nights stay prior to my cruise.

This little hotel is awesome. It's an older building so it's not fancy.The rooms are clean & comfy. The staff is ready to help, they provide beach towels, chairs & umbrellas & the beach is literally across the street & through the park. The pool is very nice also. I would stay here again, what a bargain!