The Standard Miami Beach

We arrived in Miami and called the hotel and was told our reservation was all set. When we arrived at the hotel at around 10, they said they had no room for us due to plumbing problems. They could have told us this when we called. They had, however, arranged for a room at another hotel and paid our cab fare and said either we could return to the Standard or continue our stay at the other hotel. Since we were only there for four days we opted to stay at the other hotel but despite the nighttime manager telling us it was fine we had to argue with the daytime manager when he said we couldn't. The two managers appeared to not have filled the other in on what was said. While they sent over the voucher for the first night, at check out we were again questioned about paying the bill but they found a notation in the notes but no voucher. I would not go the Standard based on this experience. They told us one thing at night and another thing during the day. [...]. It appeared since we had prepaid through [...]we were not thought of in the same way as a hotel guest that booked directly They confirmed our reservation from the airport but had no room when we arrived. However, the hotel they sent us to was lovely.

The hotel was about a 20 minute walk from south beach. Food was expensive at the hotel and no complimentary breakfast was provided. The pool was small and the outdoor hot tub was cold. There was no shuttle to and from the hotel. This hotel has yoga classes however you have to pay extra for the classes. The parking per day was $35, however the valet service was very good.

First the hotel did not have a reservation for us in their system for our arrival date. They told us that [...] had actually booked the room for the same dates in September instead of the October confirmation that I had! They remedied that by giving us a room upgrade, but I still did not appreciate that something went wrong, especially since it was the third time I have stayed there this year and the second trip booked via [...].Then they were rather rude about the late night use of the pool although it is open 24 hours. It seems their corporate leadership team was staying at the hotel the same weekend and kept calling about noise, which there was some of from others at the pool at hot tub. However, if you have a 24 hour policy, then some noise should be expected and if you are leadership of the hotel chain, then you should respect the rules you make for your own hotels!I wanted to meet with someone to discuss the possibility of arranging my 40th birthday at the hotel. She was not in the Monday of our departure so I sent her an email. To this day I still have not received a reply and it has been three weeks!Not so sure about liking it there anymore!

I loved this hotel. It had a fantastic concept and vibe. I still hope to go back again. My reason for this seemingly harsh review is hoping management might read it and do something. It's gotten a little rough around the edges. Dirty tile grout in the room, chipped and worn paint on some of the colorful, visual highlights on the grounds. Some robes may be in need of replacement, skimping on the in-room 'Standard' branded toiletries. No turn down at night. House rules require guests signature (agreement) at check-in, are posted but not enforced. Such as smoking being overlooked in the restricted areas, loud voices of guests ("spa voices" required) and people taking their drinks/glasses into the pools. Barking dog poolside. All this can and was tolerated but the bed was the worst. Lumpy. Great linens covered this up. It looked so inviting but it was incredibly uncomfortable. The deck chairs we're far more comfortable. The addition of cheesy ping-pong tables inside, on the grounds and vending machines poolside took much away from the style and visual serenity, in my opinion, from having seen the property without this kitch on earlier visits. $7.50 before tax and tip for a double espresso in a paper cup should be carefully reconsidered. Management: Please get this unique property back on track.

Overall, we liked the Standard hotel. The pool is fantastic. The hotel has a great spa and a very good gym (for a hotel), and the room was very comfortable. It's a great place to stay for relaxation and getting away from the 'scene' on South Beach. The hotel grounds are cozy...with nice landscaping, and fantastic views of the bay. In terms of service, it's surprising that the service was so 'hands off'. It seemed like better management at the pool bar and the lobby bar would have allowed the hotel to generate more revenue. You got the impression that service wasn't a high priority at the Standard.

The hotel was very nice, the rooms clean and the staff very friendly and accommodating. The pool side could be used 24 hours. The food was great. We loved the spa and used it often.

The Standard Miami was a really fun getaway for my wife and I. It's not fancy but it's a very hip place that's perfect for young couples. The spa is great but lacks privacy so make sure you're comfortable around others. Yoga classes at the hotel were excellent and the food was simple but tasty and healthy. The rooms were small but adequate -- didn't want to spend much time there anyway. The pool area was great. Parking is expensive and there are a bunch of shops within walking distance so it may not be worth it to rent a car and park at the hotel.

WHEN I WAS READING ALL OF THE REVIEWS AND RATINGS, I THOUGHT THAT THE STANDARD WAS AN AVERAGE HOTEL BUT WHEN I ARRIVED THERE I WAS PRESENTLY SURPRISED. IT WAS SO ROMANTIC AND REFRESHING. I REALLY ENJOYED HOW THE HOTEL STAFF MADE YOU FEEL REALLY SPECIAL. THE FOOD WAS GREAT, THE LOUNGING AREAS WERE KEPT CLEAN. THE FRONT DESK AND THE OTHER STAFF MEMBERS WERE REALLY HELPFUL AS FAR AS WITH DIRECTIONS TO OTHER DESTINATIONS. [...] WAS ESPECIALLY HELPFUL THE FIRST DAY THAT WE ARRIVED, SHE GREETED US WITH A SMILE AND WAS VERY ATTENTIVE TO OUR NEEDS. THE HOTEL ROOM WAS FAIRLY SMALL BUT OVER ALL I AM GOING TO VISIT THE STANDARD AGAIN THE NEXT TIME THAT I AM IN MIAMI.

I really enjoyed the nostalgic feel of the hotel. It had a very Mad Men goes to Miami feel, and the pool was great. The pool service, however, was lackluster. The towel guys were more preoccupied horsing around with each other than dealing with customers and food and drink service was slow and hard to flag down. Otherwise--it's a fun getaway.

We primarily stayed on the hotel grounds and enjoyed the pool. The staff at the pool were great. The rooms were unique and clean but the food and drinks were really expensive and the wait service was poor. I would go there again and stay longer but I would avoid the food service. The location was also good.