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Raleigh Hotel

Member Rating: *** 2.9 | Rate It
  • Address: 1775 Collins Ave., South Beach, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 | Map It
  • Phone: 305/534-6300; 800/848-1775
  • Fax: 305/538-8140
  • www.raleighhotel.com

Fodor's Review:

Hidden behind a thick veil of greenery is one of the nicest oceanfront hotels in South Beach. Among the first Art Deco District hotels to be renovated, it has retained Victorian accents (hallway chandeliers and in-room oil paintings) to soften the 20th-century edges. A gorgeous fleur-de-lis pool—one of the best and most photographed pools in Miami—is the focal point year-round, especially on December 31, when synchronized swimmers dive in at the stroke of midnight. Other pluses: spacious rooms and suites, the lobby coffee bar, a romantic restaurant (Tiger Oak Room), and the old-fashioned Martini Bar. Pros: Sensational pool, Sunday-night party, and great location. Con: Mediocre nightlife.

  • Hotel Details: 86 rooms, 18 suites
  • In-room: safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, gym, laundry service, beachfront, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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Member Reviews & Ratings:

THEY NEED EXTERMINATORS

Posted by cuda347 from NYC on 6/19/08
After leaving their sister hotel the Standard due to mildew in the two of the rooms they offered us. We asked for a suite at The Raleigh. The room was large however the view of the street was disapointing for the $1300 a night price tag - $ 650 a night - off season...While we were getting ready to go out, my wife was in the bathroom and started screaming, then ran out. I went in and saw a 2" LONG WATERBUG - crawling around on the floor by the sink. The bug was conveniently killed by the a/c repair man who also happened to be in the room at he same time trying to shut off the air conditioner. He told us that he couldnt shut it off and that our thermostat didnt control it and that it was controlled by a panel in the room next to us, unfortunately for us it was occupied and he could not go in, until he finally did much later. BTW the television doesnt work, so they sent a guy up who couldnt get it to turn on, he left and came back 15 minutes later with 10 remote controls and finally left us one universal remote that worked. Consequently we found another waterbug in the morning in the living room area...I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY BUGS IN ANY OTHER HOTELS THAT IVE STAYED AT EVER AND DEFINATELY DIDNT EXPECT TO SEE THEM AT THIS FINELY RATED ESTABLISHMENT...overall a terrible stay...oh yeah dont eat breakfast here either. They have a hard time making eggs that were all watery and they dont offer lowfat yogurt, my waiter looked at me, like I had 5 heads when I asked for this very common breakfast item.

Room: 1.0 Atmosphere: 2.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 1.2

Small Room , Big Price

Posted by BUDMAC from san francisco on 1/30/08
The good: nice lobby,restaurant setting and lovely outdoor pool area.East access to beach. The bad:our room at 400+ was extremely small and bath area had very limited space for usual bathrooms items e.g., razor, combs, etc. Furnishings in room adequate, but nothing outstanding. Will look elsewhere next trip.

Room: 2.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 2.0 RATING: 3.2

Special Place

Posted by flkrdk from New York, New York on 3/6/07
We had a fantastic stay here in February. Sophisticated yet comfortable. Lovely bar scene under fantastic trees. Chic yet slightly cold pool. Accomodating staff. Felt we were in an Agatha Christie novel. The Raleigh has timeless style.

Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 3.0 Value: 4.0 RATING: 4.4

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