Where to stay in South Beach
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Where to stay in South Beach
I am planning on coming to Miami from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, and am looking to stay in South Beach. My friend and i are 23 and do not want to have to rent a car, so we heard that South Beach is the place to be to be able to walk everywhere and go out at night. The best deal i can find on a hotel is at the Essex House or the President. Anyone have any insight on either of those? Or a suggestion to one we might not have discovered? Absolute max we are willing to pay is about $175 a night, would prefer under 150. Thank you!
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The Essex House is much nicer but the President is closer to the beach (by half a block) and has a pool.
I'd probably go with the Essex House.
As far as location, the President faces Collins but backs up to its sister hotel, The Penguin which fronts Ocean Drive.
I'd probably go with the Essex House.
As far as location, the President faces Collins but backs up to its sister hotel, The Penguin which fronts Ocean Drive.
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We got a rate of $117/night at the Clinton Hotel last year. I believe it was on 8th and Washington, two blocks from the beach. I usually insist on being beachfront, but the hotel was clean, fairly big for Miami, friendly, and close to the nightlife. For me, I'd rather walk 3 minutes to the beach and have less walking to do at night.
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my friends and i first went to miami 3 years ago we opted not to spend that much for hotel and chose the president. it was disgusting!!! the worst hotel experience i've ever had in my life. i don't know how essex is like but you really get what you paid for.
in miami, hotels are either crappy or nice. there's really no midway.
if i were you, i would spend alittle more into a hotel and enjoy the experience in miami.
my friends and i stay at the sagamore last time and it was great. trendy, great pool, private beach, even the night scene at the bar was great.
spend 75 more a night and you'll have a totally different experience. TRUST ME!
in miami, hotels are either crappy or nice. there's really no midway.
if i were you, i would spend alittle more into a hotel and enjoy the experience in miami.
my friends and i stay at the sagamore last time and it was great. trendy, great pool, private beach, even the night scene at the bar was great.
spend 75 more a night and you'll have a totally different experience. TRUST ME!
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Actually, the rates for a classic queen for 1/20-1/23 are $143 a night for 2 adults. I stayed in August, but the premium for a winter stay is not that much higher. And the Clinton is hardly a hostel -- it's a cute boutique hotel with a nice bar...and even a teeny tiny pool!
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stayed at the hotel nash a few weeks ago. very nice and in the 140-$150 range. i selected this place based on the good reviews on trip advisor. it's located around collins and 11th st.......not ON the beach but only a 1 minute walk.
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