Pelican Hotel - Miami Beach

Outstanding service hotel! Cannot say enough about the front desk service. There was a large street party happening which closed down Ocean drive and they came out to meet us 3 blocks away to valet our car and transport our bags.

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Good price for the location. Right in the middle of everything; quiet at night. Large pool area with direct beach access, chairs and umbrellas included! That is rare for ocean dr. Staff very friendly and accomodating! I would definitely stay here again!!!

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Everything was great until I saw a roach, which gross me out.

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Great hotel with a European flavor. Staff was very nice. Beds were hard but I like that. Given that it is in an area that has some of the liveliest nightlife in the US, do not be surprised if it is loud and your neighbors are having a party. Fun for night or two, the noise might get old after that...

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Highly recommended

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Plumbing was poor, whenever anyone flushed toilets in the hotel the showers got too hot. Service was good overall. The hotel was very busy, if you want that its perfect. Looks a little shop worn though. Internet was free and worked well. Free water in the rooms, but the best part was...free drinks for hotel guests from 4-6.

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We loved our visit. The location is great, the room was fun, clean and comfortable. The restaurant and bar are a great asset. Decent food at reasonable prices. The daily happy hour is a steal, as is the breakfast menu. And the restaurant staff are phenomenal. The Brazilian manager (didn't get his name) runs a tight ship. Lots of staff, very attentive, […] fast service, but with great smiles and attitudes. Felt like home. Read more

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It was everything I expected from reading the other reviews. Small but nice. The shower was amazing. Didn't really open the window because there were supper loud fans in the alley outside, couldn't hear them with the window closed. I could hear the people in the next room through a door that can combine them but I think they were being to loud, not […] really the hotels fault. Who is fighting on valentines day? We were departing late ands the front desk held our bags, everyone was very helpful and friendly. Read more

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Great location. Awesome happy hour.

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Cozy & located close to the beach, with affordible valet car park rates. Next to News Cafe. Good over-all experence

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Great location and great staff

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I had a layover in Miami and decided to spend a night in South Beach. The Pelican is in a great location - right in the middle things on Ocean Drive, very close to the News Cafe. The hotel is fun, decor is clever, staff were helpful, room/bed was super comfy, and I really liked the rainfall showerhead. I also liked that the Pelican provides beach chairs, […] towels and umbrellas. You can cross the street and go right to the beach. Read more

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The location is awesome, a block from the "Bird Cage" and right across from the beach. It was super congested when we arrived but the valet guys helped ease us into our stay. Check in was flawless and lots of employees offered to assist with anything we needed, an obvious sign of a well-managed hotel. The free drinks at happy hour were excellent although […] be careful as they are made VERY strong - no watered down "tourist" drinks here! The room was nice, about what I expected for the price. Bed was firm as others have mentioned buy didn't bother me. Lunch the next day in the restaurant was superb, some of the best steak fries I've ever had. Overall experience was very good and I'd stay at this property again for sure. Read more

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A beautiful and an original hotel right on Ocean Drive. Very friendly staff. Art Deco hotel designed by Diesel. No room look alike.

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Great overall! Love the happy hour for hotel guests.

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my room, awful. I have been traveling for 45 years all over the world, this room however was the worst I ever stayed in. Dark, gloomy, horrible horrible decor if one can call that, do not ever stay in 205, not to be believed. I even called in in the afternoon asking them not to give ,me the worst room in the hotel since I was coming in late, but they […] did anyway. I was completely shocked. The fan is so noisy, one has the feeling it is the toilet in a plane, it takes the clothes off, cannot be used. Shades, a dark wooden shade, has to be closed at all times since the other hotel is right next door, one can touch the otehr house. there is no whatsoever light. One cannot read a book in bed, there is no light except the spotlights on the ceiling and some kind of a floorlamp that I moved to the bed, not a reading lamp, badly designed, my GOD. I cannot imagine any room worse than that one, but probably there are. No way I would recommend that hotel. Staff nice, lobby nice, but I don't sleep there. dreadful room Read more

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PROS: AMAZING Open Bar for guests from 4-6PM, Location, Stylish-HIp, ipod dock, Decor, Check-In Staff. CONS: STIFF!!!Beds, Thin walls (could hear conversations from room next door), Small ants creeping into the room (had to ask housekeeping to do something about it.) Overall; I would stay here again if the price was right.

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As we are among the older of the visitors to Miami we initially wondered if it was for us, we needn't have worried. The Pelican was very conveniently situated on Ocean Drive close to lots of varied restaurants, good as we like to eat out. The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble. Our room intrigued us as it was very fifties […] and lots of the interior decor was well remembered by us. The only downside for us was the walking involved but the bus tour we took around the city and beach area was great as we saw lots more than on foot. The free happy hour drinks were a bonus and the food at the hotel was excellent. We would definately visit Miami again as we found the whole experience fascinating. Read more

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Great hotel...great location, however beds in the value room are rock hard,

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Nice well kept Art Deco hotel right in the middle of the ocean drive action. Very unique theamed rooms which adds to the experience. They had a complimentary happy hour and the bar tender was suburb! Very much enjoyed my stay!

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Stayed there 21st to 24th Sep 2012, staff very friendly and efficient, room clean and housekeeping always did a good job. Free drinks for guests from 4pm to 6pm so very sociable. Great location lots of restaurants and bars around. Room was located at the rear of the hotel so no noise from outside, not a hotel for everyone but will definitely stay there […] again in the future. Read more

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A great value hotel with good service and funky decor!

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Staff n service was unbelievable. Free happy hr for guests was amazing n the food n prices during happy hr cannot be beat. The whole environment provided gave us a perfect relaxing vacation

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Maybe I'm getting old, but this hotel may be too trendy for its own good. The rooms are very industrial. There is a frosted glass window separating the bedroom from the bathroom. I didn't enjoy seeing my fiance's profile while he was seated on the can. There was a metal fan on the ceiling that felt like a jet engine when it was turned on, blew everything […] around the room and was way too loud to be practical. However, the toiletries were very nice and everyone at check-in and check-out were nice. I also loved that it was on Ocean Drive. Read more

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We stayed 3 nights and would definitely return in the future. Excellent staff, quirky (read: cool!) rooms with the best shower I have ever used, unbeatable happy hour (free drinks!) in a perfect location. Beach towels and beach lounge chairs included. Decent food, too!

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Great place! Would totally go back! Good food, good location, great staff!

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My wife and I booked a standard queen room for 3 days and we had a great time. The location is very convenient and close to the beach. Rooms are very clean and very well maintained. We enjoyed our stay at Pelican

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The Pelican puts you in the heart of SOBE action. My room didn't have the best views but I didn't spend much time in room.

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Extremely friendly staff, very helpful.

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Everything was OUTSTANDING-------except for the bed! It was only slightly softer than the floor. (That may be nice for some, but not me.) The hotel staff did the best they could to try and soften it up with a mattress pad, but it was DOWN, so it simply flattened out and then I was on the hard bed again. It was a 4 night stay, so I left with a lot of […] pain and I didn't get much rest. If hard beds aren't an issue for you and you are ready for a party atmosphere, you will LOVE this place. The rooms are each unique! We got to stay in Viva Las Vegas! I loved the shower the best!!! Room for two and a MASSIVE shower head. I DID have some annoyance with the hardwood floors because everything we tracked in (mostly sand) would stick to my feet, so when I got into bed so did it. I just laid a towel down by the side of the bed and it helped. The cafe has pretty good food, the front desk was SUPERB and all in all they did a wonderful job of trying to accommodate us! Plus, FREE DRINKS during happy hour! In South Beach, it can save you hundreds of dollars in a week long stay! :) Great for couples or groups of friends. Would NOT recommend for children---or much of the area, for that matter. Read more

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My husband and I loved the Pelican and look forward to our next stay there. Excellent location across from the beach-the free towels and lounge chairs were a big perk! The front desk staff was very pleasant and accommodating. They allowed us to do a 4:30pm check out for a small fee due to a change in our flight schedule. The free happy hour drinks from […] 4-6 for hotel guests is another bonus. I would recommend this hotel to everyone! Thanks again Pelican! Read more

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I forgot how expensive SoBe is....$25 valet parking, $16 mojitos....My room was small but very clean. The bed however was like sleeping on a concrete slab. Awful! The retro fixtures and tiles in the bedroom were funky if not a bit dated.

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I was a little skeptical of staying on this property, not all of the art deco hotels are well kept... The Pelican exceeded my expectations and I do plan on staying there again! :) My first stay on South Beach and I was more than pleased with their complimentary perks! I heard they keep the room clean and have a very nice staff and it's true! We came […] in one afternoon to a clean room and showered from the beach and headed back out for some shopping. When we returned, our room had been cleaned again, and more fresh towels were given for the next day! Bravo! It's all the little thing you don't want to think about while vacationing that the staff at the Pelican took care of effortlessly. Very turned on by the location, atmosphere, staff, decor, and value. Will recommend to everyone I know and my friend and I are already planning our next trips to stay on this property! :) Read more

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Very cute rooms and hotel! Staff was great and helpful! Only issue was the rock hard bed :( woke up with a back ache every morning!!

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overall the hotel was great for the type of experience I wanted to get out of miami beach, perfect location, front beach, park, starbucks about three blocks away, all the restaurants, shops, clubs, etc. the only thing about the hotel was that it wasnt as clean as I wanted it to be but I'm very picky when it comes to cleanliness so there you go.

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We loved our short stay at the Pelican! We took advantage of the beach chairs and rented an umbrella for the day. We had the best spot on the beach! The daily happy hour was awesome and had us feeling good. The complimentary waters and weather report were appreciated. Both check-in and check-out were a breeze. We were just a short walk from everywhere […] we wanted to visit in South Beach. The Some Like it Wet room was very nice and had a spacious bathroom. I hope to stay at the Pelican again someday! Read more

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It was not as chic as it appeared online. The room was very small and old looking. I was afraid of seeing a bug and on my last day I did...I roach crawled up the wall. NEVER AGAIN!

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If you want the Waldorf, go to the Waldorf. If you want the South Beach experience, this Art Deco hotel is a cut above.

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Very nice staff, open bar from 4-6, amazing shower. Seemed to be the only hotel on Ocean Drive with its own unique style (in a good way). They need to work on their restaurant service though. There's lots of waiters standing around talking, looking at you sheepish, then not coming over until you semaphore. Sometimes one would look at us, seem perturbed, […] then run inside. Makes no sense. Read more

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Loved the creativity and interesting blend of art, comfort, style and liveliness.

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Small but cozy rooms, good bath, nice service. Happy hours with free drinks make rest more enjoyable :) Will come back again.

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I chose the Pelican based on other's reviews. The hotel and staff lived up to their reputation. My stay at the Pelican was very nice.

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We were only in Miami for one night and wanted to be close to the beach, good restaurants, and the nightlife. The Pelican was centrally located to everything on Ocean Drive and Collins Ave. The hotel staff was great - very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us beach towels to rent as well as beach chairs. The food was excellent. The vintage style […] was cool - each room had it's own theme. I'd go back for sure. Read more

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Good South Beach location, but nightmare parking, small room and no tea/coffee facilities. High point was free 2 hour cocktail hour. South beach is South beach....

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Classic boutique South Beach hotel. Helpful friendly staff. Only drawback was all night noise in room facing ocean - but then again this is the middle of nightclub/bar area !

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I wanted to stay an extra day in south beach after a weekend with my girlfriends, so I did some research on-line and settled on the Pelican. I am a huge fan of Diesel and upon entering immediately felt the designer come through in the intricate details of the hotel. The happy hour with free drinks from 4-6 is a HUGE plus, as well as the complimentary […] beachfront chairs & towels. The hotel is close to everything, being on Ocean Drive, so at night you are a stones throw away from the action. Coming back to the hotel I was surprised how quiet my room was, slept like a baby! The staff was very helpful & pleasant, my only complaint was that I asked for a 2 hour checkout being that my flight was delayed- typically I ave been offered a complimentary check-out by resort-type hotels, but they charged be an extra $50. Well worth the extra time on the beach if you ask me :) Would definitely plan on coming back, next time maybe I'll bring the boyfriend and ask for one of the other more romantic themed rooms (yes, each room at this hotel has a completely different theme & vibe- if you call the hotel before you book your stay they said they would try and fit you to a room that matches "your vibe"). Can't wait for my return to SoBe!! Read more

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Positives: Great location right across the street from the beach and boardwalk, friendly and knowledgeable staff, free daily pass to Equinox gym, clean room, special mention to bartenders Brianna and Chris--they are true assets to the hotel. Negatives: bed was rock hard, no countertop space in bathroom, be prepared to spend a small fortune on parking […] and food/beverage (but that's South Beach in general) Would stay here again for sure. Read more

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