Gale South Beach

Very nice hotel but the room was way overpriced for its size. Tiny...tiny room with absolutely no space for even a toiletry bag on the bathroom counter and very poor lighting in the bathroom as well. There are no iron and ironing boards (because the hotel is so called green) which was a nightmare, I was late for a dinner reservation because the in-room […] steamer that they provide in each room was not ideal at all. Didn't like the automatic food and beverage charge of $15 per day which was a use it or loose it charge, a complete rip-off; a way for the hotel to get more money out of you. Plan and simple this charge forces you to use the bar or restaurant on property both of which are way overpriced for what you get and I'm from NYC. Plan and simple, find a better deal at another hotel if you can Read more

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Beautiful hotel. Terrible and I mean terrible staff.

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We were shocked when we arrived that there was an additional daily $25.00 resort fee charge not quoted by hotels.com during booking. The hotel is close to everything but not beach side. Luckily we had access to the Shelborne hotel beach and pool so this was ok (if you like to cross the street and walk a little). The room was quite small without too […] much space for personal things....had to use floor. Overall, the hotel is very nice looking, clean and offers a friendly staff. The restaurant was very good although it was closed 1 nite for a personal party. We were very disappointed..had planned a romantic dinner the day before. Will not stay here again. Read more

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It was a great location close to shopping and the beach. A perfect last minute booking.

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I loved my stay, excellent location, beautiful hotel decor, nice and comfortable room. Some hotel staff was very nice, others were rude.

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This is overall a lovely hotel in a very good location. The big drawback is the size of the room. The bed was against the window and accessible only from one side (very inconvenient for 2 people sharing) and there was absolutely no place other than the floor for luggage. There was only a very small closet with no drawer space. More creativity in design […] could have made better use of the space available. Read more

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Perfect renovation of a 1940s classic. JMAC

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Considering the room rate was over $500/night we had expected something lager than a monk's cell. Was also not pleased to find on arrival that the hotel imposed an additional $25/night resort fee that was not part of the of the Hotel.com charge. We would not go back.

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the room was so small there was no room for droor's no room for a closet!? they offered to bring a rolling rack i have no idea were they would put it but it didnt matter they never brought it. i fyou dont bring clothing or suitcases then you can fit in the room

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The room was very stylish and modern but unbelievably tiny. A closet only big enough to hang a few shirts. Strange that there was a giant king-sized bed (it was supposed to be a queen) but no furniture like a chair or chest of drawers. Consequently we had to leave our clothes in our bags. Great bathroom. The Gale website advertises room service but […] it doesn't exist. The club below our room played loud music ALL night. We received random robot calls to our room phone, once at 3:30 am. Great rooftop pool. If you don't need much space and aren't bothered by the noise you might love this beautiful little hotel. The WONDERFUL staff made our experience tolerable. Read more

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Gale South Beach is gorgeous! Great location, not too noisy, and a block away from the beach, but with a roof deck pool, why would you go to the beach. The Hotel has modern decor, and the staff is so very friendly, and seem to genuinely have a good time working there. While they did a tremendous job of maximizing space, and a massive flat screen in […] your room, it is the prefect spot for couples. When sharing space with families in the common areas that have children, it can get a bit dicey. The pool is neither large or deep, which makes it a bit uncomfortable when children are playing and running around, and slipping. As a childless customer, myself and my significant other found it perfect. Read more

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Nice hotel but awake with pounding music until 3 am the first night and 5 am the second night because they have a nightclub in lower level. They need to decide to either be a hotel or nightclub. Would not return because of this!

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The rooms were very small. Hardly enough space for two beds and two people. At the time I checked in the hotel had no room service. Bar looked great, really cool to hang out in.

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Brand new hotel....clean rooms. Great location. Rooftop bar wasn't open yet.

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This is a brand new hotel; just opened in December, 2012. It is very well decorated using high quality finishes with a highly sophisticated design. The least expensive room is very small. However the public spaces are beautiful. Roof-top pool and bar with great views. As a note of caution, they do operate a club in their lower level. Be sure to stay […] away from nearby rooms due to noise. Otherwise, very highly recommended. Read more

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We got a discount rate on the room so we rolled the dice... should have paid more. The room was small but very nice and clean. Unfortunately they don't tell you there is a $25 resort fee, and heaven forbid you have a car and get hit with a $37 fee every time the valet picks up your car. Why valet? Because there is no parking lot that you can use to […] manually park. Save your money and don't rent a car, everything in South Beach is within walking distance anyways. The roof top pool is very nice with a glass-looking surface, but don't be fooled by the picturesque advertisement that makes it look like the ocean is at your fingertips. It's still 2 blocks away. The front desk employees are not kind at all, it seemed they had been working overtime on a daily basis and just didn't care about the guests. The restaurant manager was a complete pig, rude as they come, ordering the wait staff around and intentionally embarrassing them, not to mention when my wife and I just wanted a coffee for breakfast and passed on the $25 omelet, he turned into a complete jerk to us as well. Overall it's decent, but better look at a bigger hotel with a better restaurant, kinder staff, and closer to the beach. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

The hotel is clean and has been updated. Parking is not included, but there is a lot behind the hotel where you can park for $25 per day. $15 of the $25 service fee can be used for breakfast. Somehow they charged us for the breakfast, but agreed to make an adjustment. Check your charges upon leaving to avoid a mistake like that. The hotel is close to […] everything and is within walking distance of Lincoln Rd. Read more

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Very nice update on the Art Deco boutique hotel. Room had excellent features such as great TV that you can operate with your iPhone, electronic do not disturb, wireless key fob, clothes steamer, etc., but room was very small with limited closet. hardwood floors in the halls look great, but are noisy. Disco pounds on weekends until 3 AM. Bar in the back […] is awesome. No Parking on site (you can valet for $37 per day). Maid service did not come one day, even after requested at the front desk. They did however, deduct the resort fee for one day as result. Very upscale and has a lot of personality compared to other places. Great rooftop pool and bar. Too bad it is not on Ocean Dr. Read more

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Checked in on Tuesday the 15th of Jan for a single night. While checking in I was informed of a mandatory $25/day "resort fee". I've paid resort fees before, but $25 is on the high end. I had expected no resort fee given its distance from Ocean Drive and the fact that it is a pretty nice hotel overall. As with most Miami Beach hotels, the rate you pay […] online is NOT the rate you will pay in the end. That being said, the rooms are pretty nice. Nicely decorated, big TV, comfy bed, etc. Only problem with the room was that the handle in the shower was broken. It took fifteen minutes to figure out how to get it to the right temperature. Before booking, make sure you tack on the additional $25-$60 ($35 valet with no easy alternative options) in your head to get the real cost of your stay. The Gale is worth it for a night out, but if you're looking for a Miami-on-the-beach vacation save up a bit more money and go somewhere comparable on the water. Read more

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Good clean designer hotel in a nice location. Rooms are a little small.

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Pros - New ammenities, Staff was good, clean Cons - took me a few hours to get checked in early (yes i realize i checked in early). one of the faucets on the bathroom sink didnt work Food at the pool bar was ok - nothing special. Considering hotels with beachfront property were only $40 more per day...may be worth staying in those. I was mixed on […] my experience Read more

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the beds were comfortable but the service was slow or not at all. the rooms are extremely small with no real closet space, no chair or desk. The restaurant is very slow and not organized. The location is good. It is overpriced for what you get.

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Great stay. Very nicely decorated, modern feel and quiet. And a fantastic location.

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Can't beat the location if you want to be in South Beach. A newly rebuilt very nice Art Deco hotel, only a block from Lincoln shopping and restaurant area. Just a block from the beach, and you can use for free the beach towels and umbrellas from their partner Shelbourne Hotel. Check out the roof pool and bar at the Gale, it's very nicely done.

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This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. From the room decor to the food to the cocktail lounge, every detail lends itself to an air of sophistication. The rooftop pool is amazing. Friends staying at the W & SLS were impressed. That said, the Gale is a fickle mistress. It is a hotel for beautiful people having fun in South Beach. Rooms are not big. It is […] noisy. Check-in can be a bit rough. Not a lot of family amenities. If you are looking for margaritas bigger than your head, move further down ocean drive. Read more

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I really enjoyed staying at the Gale Hotel. It's a brand new establishment and the staff aimed to please guests. The rooms were very clean and modern. My only issue was the air condition unit was a bit loud. That is me being very picky though. We got to use the pool and beach access at the Shelborne hotel a few blocks down. The staff there was amazing!! […] Overall, I would stay at this hotel again. Thanks for making my stay in Miami pleasant!! :) Read more

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Pros: Common areas were nicely decorated and comfortable. Nice rooftop pool (not quite as big as pictures suggest but it never is!) and great pool staff. Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Location is perfect. Cons: while the bed was comfortable my signature room was even smaller than anticipated and I really never wanted to be in the room. Layout […] was a bit awkward. Restaurant food was OK, but nothing special. Waited two mornings to get service in the restaurant for breakfast before giving up and trying elsewhere. Read more

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Great hotel, wonderful location, close to everything. Hotel is almost 5/5 * other than some of the employees seems to be lacking the attention to details you would expect from such a nice place ( or the managers). They are very friendly, and have good intention, but lack a little attention to details to make this a perfect 5 out of 5. But I would go […] back anytime! Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

The hotel is relatively small and fairly intimate. It is situated on Collins Avenue, South Beach is the area to be. The fabulous South Beach itself is just across the road and 150 metres away. The huge and atmospheric Lincoln Road Mall (outdoor) is a stone's throw away with wonderful restaurants of all ethnicity and, obviously, all the shops any woman […] could want. Whilst the rooms are relatively comfortable they are a little small and lack the space for a chair for example. This is the only criticism. Staff are very friendly and obliging and the food, restaurant and bar are all good. The rooftop pool gives panoramic views over the city and the ocean. Read more

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While this hotel is absolutely gorgeous, the rooms are exquisite, the pools is beautiful, there is one MAJOR problem. On the main floor there is a bar which is not seperate from the rooms (no door). The noise level until 5 am was outrageous. Given i had to be up at 6 am for a flight, needless to say I was furious. Staff was understanding and gave me […] discount but the owner needs to put a door there. People from the street can stay in the bar so its very loud. Other than that, loved it Read more

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If you like to stay at newly renovated hotels this one is for you!

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I stayed at this hotel for 5 days. Where do begin, this hotel and their staff have exceeded my expectation. Small hotel but very clean, amazing staff, great location love the roof top pool. The hotel room decor is just stunning. I will def be back to this hotel!!!!

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litt små rom.meget god beliggenhet.

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O hotel poderia ser otimo,porem parece que falta ser concluido,a cama de casal é mínima,só tem uma mesa de cabeceira , por sinal a única prateleira do quarto,falllttaaa armarios chega a ser ridiculo.Agora o hotel é lindo,recem reformado,a localização é otima,etc .Na bela piscina o barman aparece por 5min a cada hora e demora mais uma para servir. Porem […] o que mata é a balada no andar terreo com musica eletronica (bate estaca) até as 5:00 horas da manhã . Read more

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Vi ankom Gale etter etter en uke på et fantastisk cruice, snakk om nedtur!!! Vi kom til hotellet tidlig på formiddagen og fikk sjekket inn men ikke noe rom, det er helt ok når vi var såpass tidlig på dagen. Hotellet i seg selv var fresht og nyoppusset, takterrassen var helt fantastisk! Når vi kom tilbake senere for å få rommet vårt kom sjokket. Vi ble […] da tildelt et rom i 2. etg. uten vindu, det var fryktelig trangt og en helt merkelig badeløsnng..... jeg gikk ned i resepsjonen og klagde over dette og sa at vi i det minste forventet et vindu på rommet. En sur resepsjonist flyttet oss til et annet rom uten å si et ord.... Dette var en ekstra etg. opp. Når natten kom og vi skulle legge oss var det full fest i nattklubben i kjelleretasjen, dette holdt på til kl 05 på morgenen. Vi er glade i fest men når man ligger i 3. etasje og rister i senga pga. bassen er det ikke så kult lenger. Beliggenhet var bra men jeg vil nok ikke anbefale dette til noen av våre venner siden det var fryktelig mye bråk og utrivelig personale i resepsjonen! Read more

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Eit stilig og smakfullt hotell med god mat og strålende bartendere. Natten vart forøvrig sabotert av hotellets nattklubb som var lokalisert 2 meter unna vår uisolerte dør. Me kunne like gjerne prøvd å sovet på pianospillerens fang. Utallige klager (frå fleire gjester) til resepsjonen førte heller ikkje fram. Dei var fullt klar over problemet, men kunne […] ikkje tilby anna enn øyreplugger og ei fattig trøst om at nattklubben stengde kl. 03:00. Kompensasjonen dagen derpå, var ein beklagelse og 25 dollar, avslag på overnattingen. Vil ikkje anbefale hotellet før dei har fått gjort noko med isoleringen mellom nattklubb og hotelfløy. Read more

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ベッド二つの一階の部屋は狭い。バスタブはなくシャワーのみ。BARの音楽が遅くまで聞こえるので、部屋でくつろぐとこは難しい。荷物を広げるのも大変。

Genuine Expedia guest review

Hotel is nice. Breakfast was served very very slowly and was expencive but tasted good. For us was also negative suprise that there was only valet parking though in Hotels.com web site it was named free parking. Valet parking cost honey!

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Hotellet är superfräscht med riktigt modern elegant känsla. Poolen är supersnygg och poolpersonalen uppmärksam. Personalen överlag var mycket trevlig. Hotellet är inte så stort, vilket gör att det känns mer personligt än ett större komplex. Ett minus var att restaurangen inte hade börjat servera lunch ännu, men det gjordes å andra sidan vid poolen. […] Maten höll hög kvalitet! Läget är perfekt, ett stenkast från både stranden och shoppingen. Vi var där på bröllopsresa och fick mousserande vin uppskickat till rummet utan extra kostnad, vilket var uppskattat. En nackdel är att hotellet inte har någon frukostbuffet. Eftersom hotellet var precis nyöppnat fanns ännu inga badrockar, vilket också var synd. Om vi kommer tillbaks till Miami kommer vi absolut att bo här igen! Read more

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