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Best Miami Hotel

2 stars
5959 S.W. 71st, Miami, FL 33143
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
207 reviews
great place great price

I love staying here its not top of the line but the price is good and so is the area See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Aug 8, 2012
Nice Little Spot

Pool, cute rooms, nice staff, and an amazing value! See full review

  • Steph Marie Lovebird
  • Jun 27, 2012
South Miami hotel with free Wi-Fi, shuttle and continental breakfast.

This South Miami hotel is near the University of Miami, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. The Mediterranean-inspired property has an inner courtyard that rooms overlook. The hotel provides free shuttle services to most area attractions, hospitals and shopping malls, the Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami and cruise ship terminals, and the University of Miami. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a tropical courtyard and pool.

Highlights
  • Near the University of Miami, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove
  • Two blocks from the Shops at Sunset Place and the South Miami Metrorail Station
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • Meeting space for small events
Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms house two double beds or one king bed, a work desk, marble and granite bathrooms and an in-room refrigerator. Decor skews traditional, from patterned bed spreads to brass-framed artwork. Guests can request non-smoking or smoking rooms and suites, which have a microwave. Wi-Fi is free.

Features


The hotel runs a free shuttle service to nearby attractions, hospitals and shopping malls, Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami and cruise ship terminals, and the University of Miami. Guests should check with the hotel for schedules and reservations.

 

There is an onsite outdoor pool with a cascading waterfall. An inner courtyard encloses it.

Transportation

  • Miami International Airport (16 minutes)
  • Miami Convention Center (21 minutes)
  • Miami Beach Convention Center (24 minutes)
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (41 minutes)
Attractions
  • University of Miami (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
  • Lowe Art Museum (1.6 mi/ 2.6 km)
  • Coral Gables (2.2 mi/ 3.5 km)
  • Coconut Grove (2.4 mi/ 3.9 km)
  • Biltmore Golf Course (3.7 mi/ 6 km)
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (6.2 mi/ 10 km)
Business
  • Event space for up to 120 guests
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Policies and fees
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Best Miami Hotel Rooms

Junior Suite
Oversize deluxe junior suite with sitting area and work desk, king size bed, wood floor, marble and granite bathrooms, in-room safe (minimal charge), refrigerator and iron/ ironing board, dual phones and phone lines with internet connection.
Deluxe Double
Beautiful double room with two double beds, wood floor, deluxe marble and granite bathrooms with hair dryers, dual phone lines and internet connection.
Run of House
Room has one King bed. Windows open. Television with premium channels. Free local calls. In room safe (fees apply. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-smoking. Refrigetor and Microwave available upon request. (fees apply)

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

25.7057 -80.2911
Area served
Miami, FL
Nearby airports
Miami International Airport
Area description
Local attractions include:Miami Seaquarium, Miami Museum of Science, Viscaya Museum and Gardens, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Matheson Hammock Park and beach, Key Biscayne, Lowe Museum of Art, Historical Venetian Pools (natural springs replenishes daily and is made out of natural coral) a true sight!, IMAX, AMC, Actors Playhouse, Coconut Grove Playhouse, The Improv Comedy Club, Gables Stage Theater; Homestead Miami Speedway, University of Miami Hurricanes, and University of Miami Basketball, American Airlines Arena Downtown Miami speedway races; South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Larkin Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Doctor's Hospital, Cedars Medical Center, Coral Gables Hospital and Miami Children's Hospital; University of Miami, Ross University/Larkin. Florida International University, Miami Dade Community College-South Campus, Wolfson Campus

Nearby points of interest

  • University of Miami: 1.4 mi
  • Tropical Park: 2.6 mi
  • Pinecrest: 3.1 mi
  • Barnacle State Historic Site: 3.3 mi
  • CocoWalk: 3.4 mi
  • Granada: 3.9 mi
  • Bird Bowl: 3.9 mi
  • Temple Israel: 4.4 mi
  • Northeast Coconut Grove: 4.4 mi
  • Latin American Art Museum: 5.6 mi
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: 5.6 mi
  • Frost Art Museum: 6.1 mi
  • Deering Estate: 6.3 mi
  • Museum of the Americas: 6.7 mi
  • East Little Havana: 6.8 mi
  • University of Miami: 1.4 mi
  • Tropical Park: 2.6 mi
  • Pinecrest: 3.1 mi
  • Barnacle State Historic Site: 3.3 mi
  • CocoWalk: 3.4 mi
  • Granada: 3.9 mi
  • Bird Bowl: 3.9 mi
  • Temple Israel: 4.4 mi
  • Northeast Coconut Grove: 4.4 mi
  • Latin American Art Museum: 5.6 mi
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: 5.6 mi
  • Frost Art Museum: 6.1 mi
  • Deering Estate: 6.3 mi
  • Museum of the Americas: 6.7 mi
  • East Little Havana: 6.8 mi
  • Lummus Park: 7.4 mi
  • Miami Dade Public Library: 7.6 mi
  • Ice Palace Film Studios: 7.7 mi
  • Metro Dade Cultural Center: 7.7 mi
  • Miami Seaquarium: 8 mi
  • Freedom Tower: 8.1 mi
  • Bayside Marketplace: 8.2 mi
  • American Airlines Arena: 8.3 mi
  • Miami Metro Zoo: 8.3 mi
  • Tina Hills Pavillion: 8.4 mi
  • Pulse Miami: 8.7 mi
  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral: 8.7 mi
  • Port of Miami: 8.8 mi
  • Cape Florida Lighthouse: 8.8 mi
  • Joseph Caleb Auditorium: 9 mi
  • Miami Children's Museum: 9 mi
  • Dodge Island: 9.1 mi
  • Jungle Island: 9.1 mi
  • Gold Coast Railroad Museum: 9.2 mi
  • Albertini Arts Gallery: 9.2 mi
  • Palm Island: 9.6 mi
  • Larry and Penny Thompson Campground: 9.9 mi
  • Fisher Island: 10.2 mi
  • Morningside Park: 10.7 mi
  • Bettcher Gallery: 10.8 mi
  • Art Deco District: 11.2 mi
  • Espanola Way: 11.4 mi
  • Lincoln Road Mall: 11.5 mi
  • Bayshore Golf Club: 11.8 mi
  • Oceanfront: 12.9 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
1) Ballroom: 38 X 25 Ft. Maximum Capacity: 120 people 2) Conference Room 29 X 11 Ft.- Maximum Capacity: 50 people

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (207)

Ratings and reviews for Best Miami Hotel

Overall score

2.5 / 5
207 out of 207
Amenities:
2.4
Room cleanliness:
2.7
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
3.3
Value:
2.9

49% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Steph Marie Lovebird
Miami
Jun 27, 2012

Nice Little Spot

Pool, cute rooms, nice staff, and an amazing value!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

RA Sushi by Sunset Place!

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
ORL
D-town
Feb 24, 2009

Ok hotel

Trip was great,hotel room was clean but does have musty smell.Bathroom looks new but room doesn't.The hotel is like in the middle of Miami,fl.Lots of eating places near by.Didnt like you had to pay 7.50 a day to park.What mad me upset is when I left the hotel I left my camera in the bedroom draw.And I was like five hours away from miami, and didn't want to turn around.I called the hotel and they said there was no camera found.I wasnt very helpful when called.That means it was stolen by staff. Because im 100% I left it in the room.Besides that it was a nice stay for the price.But room is outdated except bathroom and staff is rude.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Stranded in FLA
Pittsburgh, PA
Mar 10, 2009

The price of aggravation

This hotel claims to have a complimentary shuttle. I called when I arrived at the airport and was told to wait in a given location for the shuttle. After waiting outside for an hour, I called back, I was told 20 minutes; however, they knew they had a shift change and the driver would not leave the hotel for 20 minutes. After waiting 3 hours(!), I was finally picked up. I complained at the hotel and told them my mother was coming in soon. I begged them to be honest with her about wait times. They kept telling her 20 minutes. She waited for 1 1/2 hours, and I had to go with the driver to pick her up. Also we still dropped another guest of at a location before going to the airport (even though they did not have a shuttle scheduled). I spoke with a manager who did nothing. I tried to speak with the general manager, who never returned my phone calls. The hotel wasn't bad but don't stay for the hospitality. Also a few guests stayed there because they offered an onsite restaurant. This restaurant had been closed for months but they never updated their information. It wasn't a big deal for us to walk ~1mi to eat but it was for others, particularly given that you couldn't rely on their "complimentary" shuttle.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
VA
May 30, 2009

Best kept secret?...better left kept

This hotel was ok for the price, but it still wasn't very cheap considering it's condition. It's very obviously old, and needs repairs. The pool area was nice and the lobby looked nice on the inside, but the rooms were a little scary. Parking was pricey. The staff at the front desk was short. The "continental breakfast" was literally just bread, butter, coffee, orange juice, and water. That's it. So although, it's cheap for what I could find in Miami, but it was over-priced for what you get. The best part about it was that is was close (within walking distance) to a great mall in South Miami and a Metro stop that will easily take you to Downtown.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Gameworks at the mall nearby was awesome. Also, Dan Marino's restaurant in the same area was good.

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
MININA
MIAMI, FL
Jun 22, 2009

Great location, clean and quite

room was confortable, clean, comes with a microwave and small refrigerator, very practical when you travel with children.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
baltimore, MD
Aug 16, 2009

not the best miami hotel

not a great location, the only thing it was close to was a public library the hotel DOES NOT have a restaurant, only food option is a vending machine on the second floor

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
2
Dining tip: Not Applicable

the hotel DOES NOT have a restaurant, only food option is a vending machine on the second floor

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Long Island, NY
Oct 5, 2009

You Get What You Pay For

Location was not in the greatest neighborhood. Lack of security in parking area. Continental Breakfast consisted of white bread and coffee. Breakfast taken away at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Convenient location to University of Miami. Pool was nice. TV worked fine. Air conditioning leaked. Lack of water pressure in shower.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Can walk a couple of blocks to shopping mall.

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
foxsilady
houston TX
Dec 2, 2009

the good the bad the really ugly

just visit frends

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

I was suprise of a un necessary parking charge. no one mention a eigth doller a day for parking.

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Supered
LA - CA
Jan 13, 2010

"Excelent location,noises all night long

The price was excelent, but the room was in front the ice machine and there was no acustic isolation. Besides, the apartment on the right side had a nonsleeping person...so he/she decided to stay all night long with the television set very loud. We got crazy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

The Hotel Biltmore is an excelent option for visiting.

Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Mississippi
Jan 13, 2010

You get what you pay for.

Very affordable place and great service. However they have no heaters in the hotel, the showers drip and are moldy, and there was hair on the sheets and pillows. Besides that it is ok and is very close to Coconut Grove and Coral Gables.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Best Miami Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
hartford ct
Feb 21, 2010

ok for price

no breakfast only toast, OJ and nasty coffee dont have face cloths electrical outlets only work when the want to

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
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