The Clifton, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The immediate impression of the hotel is that it's very seedy looking (although many of the miami beach hotels give this impression). There is a bar immediately when you walk in. It might be fine if you're there for college spring break, but I was there for a conference. Although clean and with some new fixtures around the room and bathroom, the room […] is overall very small with an old, with a "cheap" feel to it. I ended up switching to a different hotel because 1) the room was too small, 2) the beds were too low -- they're barely more than a mattress on the floor, 3) the mattresses were uncomfortable, 4) the bathroom was too small with a small standing shower (no bathtub), 5) the room was very dark and the lighting very harsh, 6) if you opened the shades to let in more light, you looked out on a parking lot where it was very easy to see right in, 7) the safe was semi-broken (only 5 out of 9 numbers worked), 8) the shower was broken (couldn't switch to the main shower head, was stuck on the handheld head. To the hotel's credit, they were very nice and the manager very accommodating when I wanted to switch. Read more

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Great location! Clean room! walls are a bit thin but other than that it was awesome!

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The hotel is well located for visiting many attractions at South Miami. The hotel does not have any elevator. Rooms are not good. I will not advise anyone to choose this hotel.

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the rooms are small but nice...the staff is awesome.

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This is a nice spot in South Beach for the right people. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. However, the room is bare bones -- basically a bed and a TV. The bathrooms are newly-renovated and the shower is delightful. We moved after one night, because we really wanted something more luxurious (there wasn't even a chair in the room, except […] for a hard desk chair on wheels.) However, a young couple who checked-in after us loved it because they just wanted a place to come back to after spending their time in South Beach. Read more

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Easy going staff, but very helpful. No elevators in the 2-story hotel, but they help you with luggage so it's ok. Awsome location!

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The room was very quiet & cozy for being on Collins Ave. For the price, I was satisfied with my stay. There were a few issues with the room such as the phone not working and the AC took a big leak in the room after we turned it up, but other than that, it is a great stay for a young couple. I would not recommend staying here if you have problems with […] beds that sit low to the floor, since all the beds do not have frames or a box spring and essentially are a foot off the ground. Additionally, if you have a lot of luggage and/or kids, there isnt an elevator, so you will have to hike up a floor or two. Read more

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Small but very comfy. The staff was very efficient and FAST when I arrived. My room was awesome it was very clean n cozy. I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the beach area. The hotel was also a block away from the beach and restaurants as well :)

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The rooms are nasty. The bedding was dirty and walls of the rooms were unclean. At one point they were switching our bed sheets because of hair, burn holes, and stains. We watched the guy put on 4 different sheets and take them back off before he found one set that was actually useable. He was even shaking his head in disbelief!

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Once I walk in we smell a lot molding. Misty order. The day we check out and there is little bit of water coming out in shower and bathroom sink No pressure water. I can't take shower that morning.

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Awesome place & very nice staff...

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Fights from the time we checked in until we left.

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The hotel is a nice small Art Deco Hotel one block from the beach. The Hotel is known for its green initiative. I do recommend getting a room on the second floor, because there is a first floor bar and it can be loud. This didn't really bother me or my mother, and we slept well. There is a resort fee, and for the valet parking; but you can find other […] parking areas. The internet is free which is a nice perk. All in all, it was a nice place to stay for the money. I definitely know that we will come back to this location again. Read more

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I didn't like that there was a $12.50/day resort fee that I wasn't aware of upon arrival. Also, the acoustics weren't that great. I could hear everything in the rooms next to me and in the hallway. On the other hand, the hotel staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. The first room I stayed in had a couple issues, the staff promptly move me to another […] room and made the stay comfortable. The hotel is within 1-2 blocks of the beach. Very close. I would probably stay again. Read more

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My stay was a little better than expected, mostly because of the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel. I expected a small room, so I wouldn't complain about it, but after living in it for 4 days I would have preferred a slightly larger room. I like the fact that the Clifton is a LEED Gold certified hotel. I am making plans to stay […] here again on my next visit. Read more

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In general the hotel is good considering the price of the room wich for southbeach is low. The hotel is a bit noisy, specially if you are in the first floor close to the lobby. I had to catch a flight at 7.00 am, so the night before asked reception to turn off the music from the bar at 1.30 AM and they said the music would be turned off at 4.00 AM. […] A bit contradictory if what you expect in a hotel is to rest. However, above all, the rest of my stay was ok. Read more

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While the room was nice, and the location convenient, I would never recommend this hotel. There were a lot of extra fees that no one told us about until we were checking out. Also, whereost hotels will take your credit card info as a precaution, they put a hold on our card without telling us. Which won't be released until almost 2 weeks after we've […] already checked out. Also, when I asked why we weren't told in advance, they were very rude. Just keep in mind to add about $20 to the nightly rate if you're looking for a deal. Read more

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Not a high-end hotel perhaps but definitely decent if you mostly want to be outside and don't plan on spending too much time in your hotel room. Location was great. We were not bothered by noise during our stay. The shower was fantastic. The pool at the sister hotel one block away was just what we needed with our young children, we were the only ones […] in it !!! (perhaps because a block away you are on the beach!). The staff was very nice and helpful. There is a municipal parking garage on the block (1$/hour) that is cheaper than street parking. The hotel provides beach and pool towels. A block away we found a great sandwich place, called "la sandwicherie". Two drawbacks: lighting is poor in the room and we couldn't open windows because the wall from another building was REALLY close, so it makes the room a little grim. Also, the AC was either blasting freezing air, or the room temperature got hot and humid, we never really found something in between. Overall, it was a great experience and we would go again. Read more

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Great property, great location the only thing that needs improvement are the lights in the room, lighting was poor.

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The very thin walls were the problem here. The reviews mentioned this, but I chose to ignore them.light conversations and Tv from next door were as if you were in their room. When they moved out, maid didnt turn off their alarm clock so it rang all night.Mini bar was unstocked, and filthy, when I went to store some milk. I was upset to find out on check […] out that I needed tob pay an extra $13 a night for a 'resort fee' even though Hotels .com had it tiny writing way down their page. Very sneaky. Should not be allowed, as I admit I chose it on price above other considerations. Hotel said that was for their facilities, like coffee maker and minibar! Isnt that what the room price covers anyway? Front desk staff didn't let me know I was entitled to use pool or fitness room at the Carlton, so I trailed round trying to find a gym else where. However the main fixed weight equipment was broken anyway. Read more

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Guest service is rude and not helpful. Rooms had bad odors and very small. Loud people in hallways all time of the night!

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Clifton is good for young people trying to stay in a good area at a reasonable price. 13th and Collins is an amazing location next to all the bars/clubs/strip clubs/hot beach scene. If you are old farts looking for a relaxing luxurious vacation, the Clifton is not for you. If you are a young party-er who intends to spend more on alcohol then on his […] hotel room then this place is perfect. Cheap enough to afford but nice enough to bring back a lady from the club. Read more

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Just got back from a weekend at Clifton. We went with another family. All three rooms were amazing. Very nicely appointed, clean, modern and each had a huge wall mounted TV in each. Bathrooms were very modern, clean and nice. They have this eco-friendly thing going on there...actually kinda nice...ie soaps and stuff that are environmentally friendly. […] Internet was available throughout property...wired and wireless. Its sort of free...ie its included in this surcharge on all rooms. ( Think 12.50 daily) Staff was very friendly. The alarm clock radios in the room have an ipod dock. Each room had a small fridge you can use. Hotel is much better than we expected. Very good value for money. Everyone was pleasantly surprised. Property is centrally located (ie very close to all the South Beach action) and is a block from the beach. There is no pool right on the property. They share with a sister property a couple blocks away. We didnt see the pool since we went to the beach everyday. It was a great experience and recommend it to all. Definitely will go back there next time in South Beach. Read more

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After you arrive at this hotel they require you to pay more. The require you to pay a non-optional resort fee. Therefore, the price on this website is a lie.

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The hotel is in a good location and has decent service if you don't want to stay at the pricier and more posh hotels. Staff was very friendly, the guy at the front quickly checked us in after short paperwork and explained that the extra resort fee is unfortunately mandatory..Bellhop took all the luggage upstairs and introduced us to the room. Which […] is pretty compact, but as you know, if you go for a weekend you won't spend much time in your room. The room was clean and the beds felt comfortable enough, but after the second night I did encountered an unusual backache. I see some efforts to show that this is a eco-hotel, but maybe it was more so in the construction or converting it to green than it's operation. But I guess having the rooms really small helps. The showerhead is a great feature, although it's likely you'll use a lot of water after a long night. AC works well, the walls were thin, but not so bad as to be annoying and everyone in my room got sound sleep. Lobby is small and basically features a small bar that you can pre-party at and many people were there right before a huge limo took the group to the clubs. I definitely recommend for 2 or 3 nights if you get a decent deal, recommend for friends and couples, not much for families or seniors unless it's off-season. Read more

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The hotel staf was very nice and helpful. Hotel has been redone and looks nice. Rooms are very clean with great showers. The only down side to us was the bar in the lobby hosts a pre club party 4 nights a week. And it gets loud. If you are there to party and go clubbing this is a great hotel to stay at. If you want a good night's sleep be sure and request […] a room at the back. Read more

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If you are looking for a small, clean, friendly Art Deco hotel one block back from Ocean Drive hotels, paying a fraction of their prices, this is the place for you. We spent two wonderful days at The Clifton Hotel and must say the staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable, guiding us to all the best places to see and in which restaurants […] to eat. The Manager in charge, Michelle, was particularly helpful, thanks to her we would certainly go back. Read more

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Extremely noisy.after reading other reviews we thought we had an idea of what it would be like but you could here people talking normally at the other end of the corridor.

Genuine Expedia guest review

More than adequate but not luxury. Small room but clean and comfortable. Couls hear other guests but it didn't keep us awake. Great location 1 block from the beach, great restaurants and shopping in the area. Taxi fare to the port $35, no shuttle.

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Vi lå der i en natt med 4 unger. Ikke å anbefale. Hele hotellet stinket parfyme. Vi fikk ikke sove før rundt 2 på natta grunnet nabodamene som kranglet. Ble vekt av at de begynte og krangle igjen kl 6. Veldig lugubert hotell. Tvilsomt klientell. Ville ikke sovet der uten unger heller.

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Cuando llegas al hotel lo vez chico, pero cuando entras es enorme. Cuenta con habitaciones totalmente renovadas a nuevas y super confortables y lindas. Dentro de la tarifa esta incluida una botella de agua mineral por pasajero, toallas para la playa o bien la pileta que se encuentra en otro hotel dentro de su cadena hotelera, y la confirmacion de tu […] vuelo en caso de viajar al dia siguiente. En la esquina tenes un garage pago por U$S 20 por dia cerrado con vigilancia las 24 hs. El personal del hotel sumamente agradable y dedicado a cualquier inconveniente que tengas. Esta a 1 cuadra de la playa y de la Ocean Drive y a 4 de la Lincoln Rd. Contas con varias tiendas comerciales y la ubicacion es ideal para hacer todo a pie. Realmente 100% recomendable Read more

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Cet hôtel à South Beach est très proche de la plage. La chambre agréable et bien agencée, salle de bain impeccable. Seul petit défaut : la connexion wi-fi pas tout le temps au mieux, mais pas trop grave non plus.

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Die Hot Spots sind leicht und schnell zu Fuß zu erreichen. Das Hotel ist sehr laut, die Zimmer hellhörig und klein. Das Bad war sauber, der Teppichboden im Zimmer weniger. Die Betten sehr niedrig, fast wie Futons.

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