Cardozo Hotel South Beach - Miami Beach

Stay was terrible..noisy area..black mold in bathtub.....no parking..streets packed with noisy partiers. only thing good was the friendly stafff.

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The whole area is much more amped up than 20 years ago and this hotel reflects that atmosphere. The staff were nice and helpful but we were put in the handicap room, told there was nothing they could do. Overall, this is a fine hotel but if you want a more spphisticated experience, avoid SoBe and / or maybe find a more upscale hotel.

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Poor value for money.

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Ceiling paper thin. People stomping around at 4 am. Furniture, TV and boom box from Goodwill. Worst shower ever, difficult to regulate, difficult stream. No soap. Bed left over from the art deco age. Ourtageously overpriced. I can't believe I paid top rate for that.

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It's a nice hotel in a great spot and it has a lot of charm. The movies that were filmed here and the celebrity ownership are cool, although I didn't know about them when I booked our stay. But those positives couldn't quite make up for the moment when I picked up the TV remote from the nightstand and a cockroach scurried away. The bathroom could have […] used some more bleach and a little elbow grease, too. A little more work and it's probably a great Miami Beach property. Read more

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The hotel has a good location and a carpark nearby. The room I got was old fashion and unattractive and should need some fixing.

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Very clean, great location, but ceiling fan did not work

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We spent 3 nights in the hotel and have no regrets doing so. Other than having a small bathroom with a tiny sink, the room was very comfortable and the staff was friendly.

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My stay at the hotel was great! I would recommended for couples and friends. The staff was also very pleasant. Located in front of the beach and close to all restaurants. I would definitely stay there again.

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Best thing about the hotel, is the proximity to most areas a 1st time tourist would want to visit. No coffee pots in the rooms... REALLY! Who doesn't need their coffee fist thing in the morning? If you plan to stay at the hotel, I recommend taking your own coffee pot and coffee. Also, a reviewer did mention the location of the faucets in the shower […] (behind a sink backplash wall) pretty much need to get in the tub to set your shower. If you don't want to get your hair wet... take a cap since they don't provide one. Read more

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I took a chance. I was down for a convention in august on business. Normally stay at Loews. Sold out. Read the reviews on cordoza and booked. Check in was efficient and friendly. Room was excellent. My only real gripe was that the bathroom door wouldn't close and the fan didn't work. They had a safe in the room but no vending and the mini bar was empty. […] Had to pay $5.50 for a diet coke. We only ate breakfast but it was pretty good. Security was non existent. I think anyone could have wandered in and had the run of the hotel. With the amount of street and bar traffic it made me nervous. The only person who acted like they knew you were a guest was at the front desk. The valet service was awful. The beach was very acessible. Over all I will stay again. Read more

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Although the location of this hotel was ideal, the lack of amenities, reluctance of staff to assist in my needs, and the awkward layout of my room diminished the overall vacation experience.

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The rooms were small, yet extremely clean. Location was the best. We didn't dine at the hotel, but the food seemed as if it may have been good. They charge for everything even the water. Yes 6.00 per bottle! But hey, it is Miami. I would book at the Cardozo again in the future.

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This hotel was ok considering we had to book it at the last minute and most of the ones we wanted to stay at were not available for 3 nights. Good location, walking distance to the beach. One major issue for me tough..cockroaches!!! I killed at least 5 of them during our 3 night stay at the hotel. First thing I did when I got home was to take my luggage […] into the bathroom and check for any "souvenirs" like cockroaches eggs or something like that. The hotel should do something about it. For this reason only I would not recommend it to anybody. But if you're comfortable around cockroaches, the hotel is alright! Hotel's cafe was ok, I've had better food at other restaurants on Ocean Drive and cheaper, too. Read more

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I was extremely pleased with the location. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. The room was very clean. The size of the room was very comfortable for me and a friend to move around freely and sleep comfortably in the bed.

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Cardozo room was sparse and bathroom tiny and not well kept. Had an interior room that was quiet; only plus. Disappointed in the evolution of Ocean Drive. Had stayed in a boutique hotel on the strip about 8 years ago. Came back in 2012 for what was intended to be a couple of days of beaching, eating and drinking in SoBe. Very disappointed in how trashy […] Ocean Drive has become. If you want sophisticated eats and drinks, go to the design district. If you want frozen drinks with upside Coronas in them, stay on Ocean Drive. Read more

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This hotel was set on the best location on Ocean Drive. All of the sights, beach, restaurants, clubs, etc. were all just a couple steps away! But, there are always cons with the pros... The things we didn't like was the odd smell of the room, the view of the dumpster & the next building looking out of our window from the 2nd floor, & VALET PARKING was […] pricey & a horrible inconvenience after we checked out (considering there was a gay pride parade on Ocean Drive & parking wasn't allowed). As for the rate of the room for that weekend wasn't too bad. It could've been $100 cheaper considering the room was no bigger than 200 sq. ft., but I must say the robe, the bed & pillows were so comfortable! Other than that, the hotel staff were friendly & willing to assist/help & room service was good. So, if you don't mind all the cons with the pros of this hotel & you really wanna feel the South Beach atmosphere & experience, stay at the Cardazo Hotel! Read more

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I stayed for two days March 9-11, crazy busy weekend in south beach, but my stay was great at the Cardozo. Awesome location, across the beach, city parking lot next door if you don't want to pay $35 daily for hotel parking, rooms have wood floors, bed comfortable, clean rooms and hotel, awesome customer service, the only thing we didn't care for was […] the bathroom needed major renovation, which I'm sure they are in the process of taking care of as some other rooms are upgraded! But def recommend this place! Read more

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This hotel is in the perfect location to experience all S. Beach has to offer. Staff is friendly and the restaurant is fun and run by an Italian guy.

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Great location which is why we booked. Overpriced for the quality of the hotel, guess we paid for the convenience of location. We had ROACHES and woke up with bug bites. It's up to you of you want to book depending on your preference on location or quality of hotel.

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Highly recommend it. Beautiful room with ocean view. So romantic, wonderful service and friendly staff. I would 1000% stay here again. You will not be disappointed!

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Upon arrival we were sent around the block twice to find the valet. When we finally found a valet in front of the Cardozo sign we gave him our keys. Turned out it was a valet for a different hotel. The hotel staff didn't seem very concerned. I had to track down the guy and fix the situation myself. Very strange introduction to the hotel. We were pleasantly […] surprised to find that the main tent for the SoBe Food & Wine fest was on the beach just across the street from the Cardozo. After filling up on wine and appetizers, we got cleaned up and came downstairs to eat at the Cardozo restuarant. The food and service were fine/good, not great. The accomodations were what you would expect from an older SoBe hotel. Quaint & dated but comfortable. Read more

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The 1st staff person we dealt with was mediocre. We arrived early, checked our bags in then went to the beach until check in. Only 2 out of 3 bags made it to our room and 3 phone calls and 1 hour later we still had not received our bag. My husband had to go down and retrieve it. We also had a 3 drip leak from our air conditioning vent in the closet […] that created a pool on the floor. Concerned about bugs and not being able to sleep, we called the front desk back. I was cut off and told my bag was en route after giving my room number. 2 hours later (after returning from dinner) the issue was still not resolved. The new front dek attendant had been informed by staff that the vent had been fixed. Not only did he confront that staff member but gave us a choice of 2 rooms to stay in, our choice. He called our cab when we were to leave and was the only pleasant staff person we encountered. As far as the rooms, they were ok. All the money was spent on the hotel lobby. The room was clean but the shower was small and cramped. The cracked stone decor in the bathroom made me question the cleaniness Read more

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The room was beautiful, but small. The bed was very comfortable. The colors were warm and inviting. It was right on the main drag across the street from the beach so we could get to everything very easily. The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The bathroom could use some remodeling because there were little cracks in the grout on the floor, […] but this was pretty minor. I felt the hotel was everything i expected it to be and more after reading lots of reviews. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because these boutique hotels on the beach have small rooms (especially when you get the standard, basic room) and the view out of our windows was either a very close building or a parking gargage. I knew that I couldn't expect the fanciest hotel in the world this close the beach in this price range so, again, I got exactly what I expected and I was very, very pleased. I didn't need to pay all the extra money to view the beach when I right outside the doord and I could get to it so easily! Read more

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Nice, simple, old Deco hotel in the heart of South Beach. Smaller rooms than some may like, but I assume Art Deco Historic District buildings can't be renovated easily--if at all. No pool, but it's across from the beach. Personal kudos for making sure my Ipod was returned to me when I left it behind (at my expense, of course, but sometimes hotels don't […] care once you're gone). Recommended. Read more

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The staff was friendly and professional. I thought I was at the Ritz . Clean convienient . Quiet . Rooms a bit small but it's ok . I was there to be outside most of the time .

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This hotel was unique, design and accomodations.Location was the best, in the heart of South Beach. Left some tops and some jewelry in the drawer and they mailed it to me intact and without charge,totally awesome. Tjhe only fault is that walls are paper thin, could hear anything from other rooms.

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Nice clean hotel in the heart of the art deco district of south beach. Service was good and the staff were friendly. Rooms were dark-paneled which gave a nice look to the room. I paid for ocean view room which gave a very nice view of the water. Nice little area on the side to relax but no pool- of course the beach is right there so this wasn't needed […] for me. If your looking for a pool at an ocean front area you will need to look for a larger potentially very expensive hotel a bit outside the art deco area. There is a restaurant out front which serves pretty good food at reasonable prices. Read more

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This is a great find!. I searched online for hours to find a good reasonable hotel in SouthBeach Every one that I researched looked great on the website, but had terrible reviews. I finally took a chance and booked this hotel. Nothing disappointed me (except the weather - it rained). The location was excellent, the rooms were very clean with fresh bathrooms, […] we ate 2 meals in the restaurant and the food was great. The staff were very friendly. We had a superior ocean view room - and it truly was. Read more

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Went in early November 2011 for a conference. Was there 3 nights, at another hotel 2 additional nights. Would happily have stayed all 5 at the Cardozo. Location (by the beach) is great, and the public parking garage is just steps away - has the best price you'll find for parking too. I'll look here first if I'm heading to Miami again. A word on the […] hotel's restaurant: in this part of the strip, all restaurants are okay, none are great. High-volume, tourist-oriented restaurants are all that way. Read more

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Nice, clean room in a great location - right in the heart of South Beach. Parking is expensive; either using the hotel's valet parking or the Municipal parking garage next door on 13th ave, although that's a lot cheaper than the valet parking. No pool. And the restaurant plays loud music until late in the night. Our room was on the 2nd floor right above […] th restaurant so we heard it. Probably not a problem for the 3rd floor rooms or the ones away from the restaurant. Read more

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Although the hotel is ideally located, is well maintained, and had an adequate staff, the sound insulation between rooms and to the hallways was nonexistent! Following check-in, I settled into the room, unpacked, and laid down for a quick cat nap. Less than 15 minutes later, I heard conversation, the TV from the adjacent room, and a vacuum cleaner in […] the hallway, which told me this was NOT going to be a good place in which to sleep. I called down to the front desk, and asked him to check into the additional cost it would be for me to also inhabit the corner room, which was adjacent via a connecting set of doors to my room. I thought if I could have both rooms, I might stand a chance of getting some sound insulation. I asked him to please give me the best rate possible, as I was willing to pay extra just to be able to sleep. Over 45 minutes later, he recontacted me asking what it was I wanted him to do. SO, starting over, I once again explained my idea of getting the corner room added to my room for a suite of rooms. He said he'd check w/his manager and get back to me. Another 1/2 hr. after that, he once again contacted me saying the room next to mine was an 'upgraded' room, and the cost would be MORE than what I had paid for the room I was in. I asked if that would still be the case, even if I kept my current room. You guessed it, he said he'd have to ask and call me back later. Okay, I believe this might not have been a 'normal' request, and perhaps he didn't understand me the first time, but after the 2nd time as well? Anyway, he was courteous enough, but in the end, he did finally 'get it', and called me to say that the best he could do would be to match the price of the room I was already in to have both of them. Mind you, the hotel was not nearly sold out, and I told him I'd be writing this very review if he were unable to do better than that. He said "Sorry!" So, sorry! I won't return ever, and honestly, I'm not that picky of a traveler, but these rooms had PA Read more

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extremely convenient location, close to everything, room is a bit small but cozy, has a restaurant downstairs with great food and decent price for the area. the beach is directly in front of the hotel with running tracks leading to Southpointe Park which is a beautiful setting. overall satisfied with the hotel which is a small boutique hotel simply […] decorated but cozy and adequate for a weekend stay. not fancy like the W or Loew's but for budget traveler like me, this is extremely cost saving. Read more

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I stayed at the Cardozo hotel and it is a very nice hotel, very centrally located in South Beach. I opted to spend a bit extra (plus taxes) for an ocean view room, but I hardly had an ocean view. I stayed in room 307 and while it was a gorgeous room, there were so many trees and plants grown up in front of the windows that we hardly got any daylight […] let alone a view of the ocean. While it is a wonderful hotel, don't waste your money paying for an ocean view room. Besides, you're really not going to spend that much time in your hotel anyway! Read more

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Perfect location. Nice ambiance. Visited during the quiet season (early September) so it was very relaxing. Only downfall which is a pet peeve for me is that the water doesn't get very hot. Tepid at best. Also, we were told the rooms on our floor were recently renovated, however the bathroom was poorly done. Looked like they threw on some caulk and […] a few new tiles and called it renovated. Definitely not a good reflection of the fabulous Ms. Estefan. Read more

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Great hotel but the rooms to small for the price but i guess the location is why it was like that

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For starters let me say I have stayed in lots of hotels all over the world. The Cardozo was definetly a Hotel I would recommend to anyone. The staff were beyond helpful,nice,and very friendly. The Hotel was ALWAYS very clean,the restaurant was inexpensive,served excellent food,poured amazing drinks with the best happy hour, a patio and indoor fun,cool […] & happening atmosphere where we had breakfast,lunch and dinner..,the waiters and waitresses were very attentive and made us feel at home..right across from a beautiful beach,close to tons of shopping,restaurants,clubs,bars etc..you can't go wrong here...way to go Cardozo..job well done you,.. made my vacation one to remember !! Read more

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Hi, I just enjoyed 4 days in South Beach at the Cardozo hotel. The staff was wonderful from the time we stepped in the lobby, until the time we checked out. The room was great!!! For the first time, I wasn't worried about getting under the covers. :-) I will definitely go back again and again.

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Great location

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The Cardozo is a nice little boutique hotel right across from the beach. The location is amazing - just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, clubs, beach, etc. There's a city parking garage right next door too, so if you wanted to park there instead of doing valet, it's not a long walk with heavy luggage to the hotel. The exterior of the hotel is […] stunning, as is the lobby and other common areas. The guest rooms are decent. The decor is kinda all over the place, but not bad. They're a pretty good size considering that it's South Beach. They weren't dirty, but could have been a little cleaner, to be completely honest. I think if housekeeping cleaned more thoroughly, it would make a huge difference in the overall quality of the hotel. Staff was very nice and very helpful. Restaurant at the hotel was nice too, good food and pretty reasonable for lunch on Ocean Drive. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the Cardozo and would probably go back. As I said, if the rooms were kept a little cleaner, I would definitely go back and probably make it my usual hotel when I visit South Beach in the future. Read more

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