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President Hotel
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Pros: Complimentary Breakfast, close to beach, beautifully decorated lobby, provided beach towels, complimentary welcome drink, did provide bottles of water, daily, staff was nice Cons: Only 1 elevator, rooms were small, bathroom EXTREMELY small (smallest hotel bathroom i've ever been in, you can literally use the bathroom n wash your hands at the same time), overall look of hotel did not match the beautiful lobby, no microwave, no drawers to put clothing Would rate this hotel a 2.5
This is my 4th time staying @ this hotel. I will always return
Excellent location, and staff. From the front desk to the maids and the bartentenders very welcoming. The only con would be the A/C. It needs better circulation. A ceiling fan would be great.
Actually works for renovating one of the two buildings.
I ll definetly have the president which is also associated to the penguin on Ocean drive on my list of prefers hotels.
Great little hotel, the staff is so nice and the food at the bar is great. The bathroom are a bit too small not much room to move.
The hotel is okay but wish it was a pool and had a little entertainment during the day. Staff was wonderful. And the hotel was very close to the strip and beach.
this hotel is very close to beach, no parking available, u will have to park at nearby public parking else pay 42$ for valet parking, rooms/bath are only ok, very small and not very clean, not a good value for money overall, one big plus is location, right next to beach
Very accessible to restaurants and the beach. Price was higher than normal because of its location. It is a less chaotic. The bathroom was very tiny. My husband seen a cockroach in the bathroom when we got to our room on the first day after check in. Cleanliness needs improvement. It looked clean but if a cockroach was roaming around that means it is not that clean. I love the room design though. But I would say the pictures are nicer. We booked two double beds for me and my husband and second room for the kids. The room looks the same but our room did nt have a table. Luckily we had a second bed so we ended up putting our wallets and keys there. Breakfast was more like snacks. muffins, coffee, and juice. There's boiled egg and sauteed potatoes that had no taste. Overall the ambiance in the lobby and our rooms were nice.
Hotel wasn't bad for the price. Rooms were clean.
Didn't even get the correct room. On top of it they gave us a room that belonged to someone else where all their stuff was out. Bad security !!!
Walls are very thin, you can hear everything in the room next to you.
Ok wasn't that bad just the rooms and bathroom and little small na a big deal
First of all, the location is perfect. South beaches, bars and local restaurants are all of easy access. The room is clean and well prepared. The only little thing is that wifi sometimes was not very good. Overall it is good place for the price.
It was a fabulous Location. The resort fee is a bit ridiculous. I was charged a resort fee for a whole day when I didn't check in til about 7pm...so the things that were to be included in the resort fee couldn't be taken advantage of. I also wasn't told that they required another $250 deposit upon check in. Every night after about 9 we couldn't get into the building, so we had to go to the front desk...these were minor annoyances...the stay for the most part was enjoyable.
great, everything was perfect and i will go again maybe this year
Big Rooms. Nice Hotel near rest pubs and night life
This hotel did not meet my standards! They call themselves a resort and add an extra $21 per night for resort fees. This hotel was by no means a resort! There is no beach access, pool, or even workout area... What would qualify them as a resort? We supposedly had what they call a penthouse suite! It was nothing more than a room with an air mattress type of bed and a bathroom with only a shower (no tub)! Did I mention we couldn't even get a washcloth? The hotel is old and run down and reminded me of an efficiency apartment in the projects! The hotel staff was very friendly and the food in the restraunt was pretty good!
The best of President Hotel is undoubtedly the location, over Collins av., at 2 blocks from the beach. The room was large, the bathroom was rather small, but comfortable. What not was a desk and chair to place a notebook. The air conditioning works perfect. Cable TV service very poor, few channels and it was not HD. Breakfast is pretty simple, coffee, tea, milk, toast, some mass, cereals, butter and sweet. There was no fruit or eggs or cold cuts, cheese only. The attention is good, very kindly!
First thing when you book hotel they would say complementary breakfast, free WIFI etc. but later you find they charge separately $21 for per night per room to provide you breakfast, internet, beach towel that's all. 1. WIFI is really poor and you can't access from your room. 2. Room is very small and only ok if you opt to sleep at night. 3. Toilet/bathroom is micro small. 4. Breakfast is kinda ok but they start late at 7.30 AM and if you go at 7.20 AM they won't allow to take breakfast. 5. Parking they charge double per day. So there are three or more public parking (Miami Municipal parking 16/24 hrs) available if you could walk 3 to 5 mins. 6. So all the left or right to Collins Ave is beach entrance and location is not extreme I would say. 7. They hold $200 for safety but I got returned back after I left. 8. Refrigerator is also portable and no microwave available.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Art Deco Welcome Center and Lummus Park Beach
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
President Hotel places you in South Beach, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Art Deco Welcome Center and Lummus Park Beach. This 64-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi. In the historical district, it's also near PortMiami and Lincoln Road Mall.
Dining
Start your day off right with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast offered each morning. In addition to a meal at the onsite restaurant, you can also enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
All of President Hotel's 64 rooms are individually decorated and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, free local calls, and free bottled water. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Laptop-compatible safes and ironing boards are also standard.
Property features
Guests of President Hotel enjoy an outdoor tennis court, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and a garden.
Guest reviews for President Hotel
mixed feelings about this hotel
Everyone
Pros: Complimentary Breakfast, close to beach, beautifully decorated lobby, provided beach towels, complimentary welcome drink, did provide bottles of water, daily, staff was nice Cons: Only 1 elevator, rooms were small, bathroom EXTREMELY small (smallest hotel bathroom i've ever been in, you can literally use the bathroom n wash your hands at the same time), overall look of hotel did not match the beautiful lobby, no microwave, no drawers to put clothing Would rate this hotel a 2.5
nice. clean. quiet. convenient.
Everyone
This is my 4th time staying @ this hotel. I will always return
Review comment
Volha responded on May 20, 2017
Dear Crystal, Thank you for your continuous loyalty. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated. We appreciate your business, and look forward to hosting again. Kind regards
great deal
Everyone
Excellent location, and staff. From the front desk to the maids and the bartentenders very welcoming. The only con would be the A/C. It needs better circulation. A ceiling fan would be great.
Review comment
Volha responded on May 19, 2017
Dear Ralph, Thank you for choosing and recommending the President Hotel. We are happy to hear that you had a good time with us, enjoyed the location, the breakfast and the ambiance. Thank you for bringing air circulation comments to our attention, we are currently working on installing fans on each floor. It was a true pleasure to host you, and we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards
hotel near ocean drive
Everyone
Actually works for renovating one of the two buildings.
Review comment
Volha responded on Mar 27, 2017
Dear Valued Hotel Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post the review. We are happy hear that you had a good experience at the President Hotel. We appreciate your business and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind regards
love this hotel very quiet..
Everyone
I ll definetly have the president which is also associated to the penguin on Ocean drive on my list of prefers hotels.
Review comment
Volha responded on Feb 28, 2017
Dear Mari, Thank you for choosing and recommending the President hotel as well as our sister property (the Penguin hotel). We do appreciate your business! Stay in the heart of South Beach and take advantage of the great value of beautiful properties offer! Thank you again for you kind review, and we look forward to your return. Kind regards
president hotel
Everyone
Great little hotel, the staff is so nice and the food at the bar is great. The bathroom are a bit too small not much room to move.
Review comment
Hotel Management responded on Jan 25, 2017
Dear Anonymous , Thank you for taking the time to post the review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us. We will be renovating our rooms and lobby area in the coming weeks. This should fix any issues with the bathrooms, giving them a better design, and possibly more space.
okay hotel. it close to the beach.
Everyone
The hotel is okay but wish it was a pool and had a little entertainment during the day. Staff was wonderful. And the hotel was very close to the strip and beach.
Review comment
Hotel Management responded on Jan 25, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to post the review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us. In our future renovation plans we are going to put in a pool, and entertainment options. Hotel Management
very close to beach
Everyone
this hotel is very close to beach, no parking available, u will have to park at nearby public parking else pay 42$ for valet parking, rooms/bath are only ok, very small and not very clean, not a good value for money overall, one big plus is location, right next to beach
Review comment
Hotel Management responded on Dec 26, 2016
Dear ash, We greatly appreciate you for taking the time taken in leaving us with your comments. There are a few other options for parking. We do have valet that is at the hotel. It is $40 a day. That way you can go in and out as much as you would like tell noon the next day. If you do not wish to pay the $40 per day for valet we do have the parking garage that is down the street 2 blocks as you stated. Our front desk has been trained to let all our guest know about the options. In addition I will bring up the cleaning to the housekeeping manager.
it was very near to the beach
Everyone
Very accessible to restaurants and the beach. Price was higher than normal because of its location. It is a less chaotic. The bathroom was very tiny. My husband seen a cockroach in the bathroom when we got to our room on the first day after check in. Cleanliness needs improvement. It looked clean but if a cockroach was roaming around that means it is not that clean. I love the room design though. But I would say the pictures are nicer. We booked two double beds for me and my husband and second room for the kids. The room looks the same but our room did nt have a table. Luckily we had a second bed so we ended up putting our wallets and keys there. Breakfast was more like snacks. muffins, coffee, and juice. There's boiled egg and sauteed potatoes that had no taste. Overall the ambiance in the lobby and our rooms were nice.
Everyone
Hotel wasn't bad for the price. Rooms were clean.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing the President Hotel, and taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the location, the breakfast and the ambience. We are terribly sorry that you found your room small. We do have five different room categories including Penthouse with terrace and Collins Ave. view. It may be worth exploring an upgrade on a future stay with us. We appreciate the comments that you have shared, and we certainly look forward to your return. Kind regards