South Beach Hotels
Apr 5th, 2006, 06:50 AM
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Some girlfriends and I are hoping to get tickets to see Madonna in Miami on July 22 and celebrating our birthdays.
We are thinking of staying in South Beach and since I have never been (even though I live a couple of hours away) I am not sure where to even start looking.
We might have 3 people and would like to find a place with a sofa bed or we might have more people and will just need 2 rooms.
What would your choice of a hotel be if you were us? One of us will have a car.
Not sure about our budget yet so I know that isnt helpful but probably not the real high dollar places $500 and up. But just trying to get some ideas. We will almost be in our mid 30's.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
We are thinking of staying in South Beach and since I have never been (even though I live a couple of hours away) I am not sure where to even start looking.
We might have 3 people and would like to find a place with a sofa bed or we might have more people and will just need 2 rooms.
What would your choice of a hotel be if you were us? One of us will have a car.
Not sure about our budget yet so I know that isnt helpful but probably not the real high dollar places $500 and up. But just trying to get some ideas. We will almost be in our mid 30's.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Apr 5th, 2006, 01:02 PM
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I love the Cardozo-- it's my favorite little hotel in South Beach-- and will also recommend these two (assuming they're not closed for freshening-up), both on Ocean Drive: The Park Central and the Winter Haven. Like the Cardozo, they're across Ocean Drive from the beach, and they're moderately-priced hotels from the Art Déco era. The rooms are small but clean and pretty comfortable.
The Cardozo does have a couple of suites with a living room area and a fold-out sofa bed. I don't know about the others. But tread carefully with three women to a non-suite room-- remember, you will have to share a 30s-era bathroom when it's Makeup Time...!
The Cardozo does have a couple of suites with a living room area and a fold-out sofa bed. I don't know about the others. But tread carefully with three women to a non-suite room-- remember, you will have to share a 30s-era bathroom when it's Makeup Time...!
Apr 5th, 2006, 05:48 PM
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www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com - todd oldham designed, amazing rooftop pool. right on collins. fabulous! and great restaurant too with cocktails that have glowing ice cubes...
Apr 6th, 2006, 06:27 AM
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the recommendations and will check them out.
No worries for the makeup situation. I am mascara and lipstick only so the others can fight it out! HA
We started thinking maybe renting a condo on VRBO might be better. Has anyone done this and have a favorite place?
Thanks again. We better score some Madonna tickets. LOL
No worries for the makeup situation. I am mascara and lipstick only so the others can fight it out! HA
We started thinking maybe renting a condo on VRBO might be better. Has anyone done this and have a favorite place?
Thanks again. We better score some Madonna tickets. LOL
Apr 7th, 2006, 08:19 AM
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What a great trip. I love Madonna and am hoping to get tickets for when she's in Boston. I like the Raleigh and the National for hotels. They have nice pools and you should be able to get good rates for July.
Apr 7th, 2006, 09:28 AM
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BeachBoi - how did you get that rate if you don't mind me asking? My husband and I are looking to stay in South Beach for a getaway weekend sometime soon and I'm trying to find a good deal on a nice hotel.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Apr 7th, 2006, 09:34 AM
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arod....American Airlines Vacations...
http://aav7.aavacations.com/......It was $526.00 per person, 6 nights Ocean Front room, plus $39.00 cancellation waiver total $565.00, $1,130.00 per room.Does not include the $12 Resort Fee, but then the beach chairs are free.......Beulah, some grapes and a Mojito, please....
http://aav7.aavacations.com/......It was $526.00 per person, 6 nights Ocean Front room, plus $39.00 cancellation waiver total $565.00, $1,130.00 per room.Does not include the $12 Resort Fee, but then the beach chairs are free.......Beulah, some grapes and a Mojito, please....
Apr 7th, 2006, 09:39 AM
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Well, to be totally accurate I would have to say the rate is $200, since the $188 plus the $12 DAILY resort fee adds up to $200....Believe me, I will get every nickel outa that $12...I'll read every line of the newspaper, and I'll leave the beach chaise only to change Speedos.....or maybe swim a couple of laps..
Apr 7th, 2006, 09:42 AM
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The BEST mojitos are by the pool bar at The Delano. Make sure you walk through the lobby and check it out.
It is a do not miss.
Also, the rooftop pool at The Hotel however since they opened the rooftop bar the pool area may be off limits.
http://www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com/photogallery.htm#
It is a do not miss.
Also, the rooftop pool at The Hotel however since they opened the rooftop bar the pool area may be off limits.
http://www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com/photogallery.htm#
