Royal South Beach Hotel

ok for max. 3 nights..

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

South Beach is popular and expensive, so I expected to pay inflated room rates and not get what I paid for. This was the case here, but it's not to say that this is a bad property. It is equivalent in quality to your standard Days Inn room. Our ACs (had a two bedroom room, so two separate ACs) hardly did the job and windows didn't open, so the rooms […] got hot. We stayed in February, so not a big issue, but I feel summer could be torture. The location is great - a couple blocks from the beach, so you don't the noise of Ocean, but you get the proximity to it. The sun deck is only good to use up to noon, and then it is shadowed. The staff is very friendly and helpful, just don't expect the Ritz when you walk in. Read more

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room was reasonably clean but the appliances badly needed replacement. On the second day of our stay I couldn't open the room safe anymore. The girl at the reception unlocked it and commented that "this happens all the time". I later found my wife's (inexpensive) jewelry to be missing from the safe. Not recommended!

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There is nothing royal about this hotel other than being a royal pain to stay at. The room we stayed in overlooked Washington Avenue which is quite busy with all the restaurants, shops, and nightlife which is fine but not so great when you're looking to get a night's rest. Allow us to explain further as follows. 1. The room only had a single light […] and the bulb was very dim. We could not see anything in the room. Called the front desk to have a brighter bulb put in but was told their maintenance will take care of it in the morning!?!? 2. The window facing the Washington Avenue was not sealed correctly so all of the street noise can be heard in the hotel room. My wife and I could not sleep all night because of all the cars, motorcyles, people yelling, and the occasional police sirens. Needless to say, we were not the only visitors that had the same problem because I spoke with another guest at the hotel the next day and they had the same problem with the noise. When we called the front desk to ask for another room, the receptionist simply said "the hotel is over 80 years old so there's nothing we can do about it." 3. The shower head had very low water pressure so the water coming out was dribbling at best. Needless to say, it literally took me over 40 minutes to shower. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

They told us the hotel was on the beach and it was not, the clerks were rude, the hotel is over priced but the area is kind of cool

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Great price. Two short blocks from Ocean Drive smack dab in the middle of South Beach. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Plus a cool history behind the hotel.

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We stayed overnight for one night after a cruise. The hotel has unique art-deco designs and furniture. We layed outside at the solarium to relax. The place is part of a night club, but we didn't hear any loud noise or anything and we were on the 2nd floor. It's location is really good being just a couple blocks away from the beach and plenty of restaurants. […] The staff was really friendly. Overall, it wasn't a bad stay. Read more

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Parking in lot just 1 block away very convenient. Great location.

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ended up liking the entry on pennsylvia not on washington calmer feeling. the walk to the beach was nice passed great shops and restaurants.

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Price is great for the location. Hotel wasn't bad but our fridge wasn't working & the girl at the front desk didn't seem to care. Also....ice machine was broken as well so we could keep any od our drinks, water & food cold so it all went to waste.

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We were moved to another hotel without being asked. This new hotel was far from the location we wanted to stay in.

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hotel is 2 star at most. heavy coats of paint on the walls, cheap lighting fixtures, ceramic tiles on all floors, odd odors in the halls and room. we stayed here 1 night ,in a deluxe room, before our cruise. we never planned to be in our room because of walking distance to ocean drive (shopping, food, bars etc). you would be better off staying in north […] beach and taking a cab or to $ave use the bus to ocean drive. Read more

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the hotel is not much to look at but the room was very clean an comfortable. good internet connection. great location. all south beach has to offer is within walking distance.

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I stayed on the third floor and the music of the club and the passerbys all night long-I felt like I was there. The walls are paper thin, which is fine if the people next door aren't making loud noises if you know what I mean. The view and kitchen were great. The beds and pillows were beyond comfortable, way above expectations there. Perfect if you're […] going to be out on the town at night, not if you have a race in the morning as I did. Read more

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Unfortunately, not a good experience. I wanted a hotel in South Beach and this hotel was in a perfect location, but the room was not nice, loud, inefficient AC, outlets that didn't work and horrible decor.. It is an old hotel, and the plastic furniture in the room (art nouveau??) was too big for such a small room. The desk clerk was very nice and accommodating, […] but we didn't want to be in the room. I would not recommend it. Read more

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Decent spot. Great location but the room was a bit cramped. The restroom was also pretty small. However, it's a decent place to crash for the night and is only a 5 min walk to Ocean blvd.

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I did like the hotel and it was an awesome location, but when I purchased it, it said suite and it was not what I thought I was paying for. Hotel.com had wrong hotel description and it cost me money.

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My first impression was Mel, who worked the front desk when I called to confirm my check-in time. She could not have been any more pleasant and accommodating and put me in a great room. I liked that this was a small boutique hotel without all the bells and whistles, which made for a nice and simple visit at a great price. The location was excellent, […] as it was a five-minute walk to the beach. Unless I stay with friends who live on the beach, I will most likely be coming back to this hotel. Read more

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The hotel we booked 'on the fly' (in the taxi, leaving from the port of Miami after our cruise had docked, last second quick search from my Expedia.com iPhone app.) We were thrilled to find an affordable priced hotel in South Beach, that was only 2 blocks away from the beach! :) When we arrived, it was a bit of a shock to see what we were in for. The […] hotel decor of the 'reception area' looked old, run down, and like it was made out of the back of someones home... the elevator was a bit frighting to ride...lol, and the room itself... well, it was as if we walked into another era, with 70's white plastic decor. The hotel itself in its entirety looked absolutely nothing like the photos on the website(s). It was very misleading, which is why we were very disappointed. - The stay was only for one night, so it wasnt terrible. In the hotel's defense.. we didn't do much research on the place as far as past reviews go. (since we booked it so suddenly). It's just that we were expecting something a bit different. - Overall, the staff was accommodating, kind, and to be honest i would stay there again. just get new pictures up so people aren't shocked and annoyed! <3 Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The staff was friendly and there is a Subway in the building. The parking is in a garage one block away that is convenient although expensive, in my opinion.

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Great location Hotel looks old and dirty from outside, but rooms are old but clean

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I like the smiling service that greets you when you enter the lobby. The cool lemon water that is available when you enter. The location is excellent. 2 blocks from the beach on Ocean Drive plus less than one block away is the local 25 cent bus at 8th and Washington that takes you to Lincoln Road and all around South Beach. The room was white and clean. […] There is a fridge, microwave, and a safe that can hold a laptop. The hotel is quiet and in a good area. On 9th street and Washington, there is a 7-11, and there are so many great eating places on Washington of all price ranges from Japanese, to Latin, to Italian to vegetarian salads. This hotel was wonderful for my nine-day stay, very convenient, clean and comfortable. I will certainly return. Read more

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Very central and quite convenient for anyone spending a lot of time on the beach (2 blocks away) & looking forward to a hectic night life. Noise levels at night are rather too high - all the hotel rooms are on the 1st level above 2 bars that belch loud music throught the night till wee hours. Otherwise if offers easy access to all central locations […] & immediate bars & street side restaurants. Read more

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My boyfriend and i stayed here in june and it was a pretty ok experience. The rooms look alot bigger on the website so that was a little disappointing. but the maids come everyday and clean/ bring you fresh stuff. I would give this hotel a rating of 3.5 u get what you pay for so dont expect too much.

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Great place and located near EVERYTHING! Will definitively be coming back.

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Great hotel, modern and basic but the location is incredible for south beach! The staff was very kind and I would stay there again!

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We stayed here one night before we left for our cruise, it was okay. You can't beat the location, it was perfect, especially for the price!! It wasn't a 5 star hotel or anything, don't expect that, but it works for a night. The water pressure wasn't to great and the $5 continental breakfast was pitiful. Other than that, it wasn't to bad for just one […] night. Read more

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They need to fix the A/C unit coz it's very noisy.

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Great service, price, location, and class. Will stay there again when visiting Miami!!!

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I reserved a 2 bedroom and was put in a one bedroom, the attendant at the front dest during the night time, he was very rude and not helpful.

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No-frills room. Very clean and comfortable. No free parking, however. Parked 2 blocks away in parking garage. Not a problem in good weather, which we had.

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Excellent hotel and the price is really good. I have tried a lot of hotels in Miami, and that's the best considering the price. Really comfortable.

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The reviews I had read about this hotel scared me a little bit but when we arrived it was nothing like I expected. The room was beautiful and everything was very clean. As a matter of fact, this was one of the cleanest rooms and bathrooms I have stayed in, in a while!!! Location is PERFECT! It's THE place to stay in South Beach if you want something […] convenient and CHEAP! Read more

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very very nice to stay. very clean. good service. i recomend to all

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Very fair price for a convenient hotel room within easy walk of Miami Boat Show at Convention center.

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Came back from a cruise, and stayed an extra night in South Beach. Couldn't be happier for location and price. The beds were a little thought but not horrible. The staff was amanzangly friendly. Just blocks from the beach and many restaurants. We loved the old school Miami decor. They were more then happy to hold our luggage until check in time, and […] overnig valet parking was affordable. Will sure return here for my next SOBE Visit. Read more

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She was so friendly and helpful. She was just a pleasure to talk to. She helped us find a near by resturant and call us our taxi when we left. She made the stay at the hotel the best!

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Thought from the mix reviews that it might be okay. Read alot about location it was not that close to the main strip although not that far. The room looks NOTHING like the picture, don't be decieved by that one... you can miss the hotel if you blink too fast. My suggestion if you want a dive and don't care about where you stay feel free. It is worth […] it to spend the couple of extra bucks for a nicer hotel. Note when expedia says 2 stars take it for what it says if you want cheap and non attractive go for 2 stars otherwise difinitely up grade. I suggest the Clevelander all day it is worth every penny. Read more

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Convenient to everything, a little noisy in the late night outside window but room and hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff was very nice and helpful with all questions.

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I was overall pleased with my one night stay here. The hotel is conveniently located to the beach and Collins Ave. where all the action is. There was a good bit of street noise, but this is South Beach! The staff was fabulous and went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable one. We were even upgraded to a pretty cool suite, with a kitchenette […] and plenty of room to spread out. The TV did not work due to some cable issues, but I wasn't there to watch TV so it wasn't really a big deal. If you are looking for a luxury hotel, this is not your place. However, this historic hotel is perfect if you are laid back and looking for a place full of charm, that is clean and comfortable. Read more

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this place was cute. it is no five star hotel, but does not claim to be. everything was clean, just needed some updates. if you can get a good deal for it, i would stay there, if not perhaps somewhere else. however, there are a lot of these "less expensive" south beach hotels and they are all a bit run down, so i consider this i pretty great choice […] and really enjoyed my stay. Read more

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We visited south beach for Art Basel this year. We'rent sure what to expect when we got to the hotel, but we were pleasantly surprised. The staff was so helpful and they check us in early. The room was modern and clean. I have no complaints, the location and hotel was perfect, so close to all the shopping in south beach. It's no as close to the art […] basel convention but that wasn't a big deal. There's also a great Colombian restaurent down the street, La Ventana which was great! Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

The location is great, but this hotel is damp, dingy, and gives off an overall vibe of unclean. The room looked nothing like the pictures on their web site.

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Was there for a long weekend and was really happy with my choice. Friendly staff, no frills though fancy rooms, convenient location but still far away enough from the party noise. Will defo go back.

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