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4 of 5 stars
shannon18v   19 contributions
somewhere in the US
Dec 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The rooms here are very modern, clean, and decorated in a very cute fashion. Our room had a big mural wall and a wall that was a mirror. The bathrooms were also very modern and clean. However, the rooms here are small. We got a great deal on this hotel, so no complaints from us!!!! more

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mgr1423, Front Desk Manager

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your comments and it makes us very happy you found our rooms modern, clean and decorated. We hope we can welcome you back again in a more spacious room. Once again Thanks for the feedback!

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1 of 5 stars
Yeraylm   2 contributions
San Francisco, California
Dec 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we were staying at the Penguin Hotel in Ocean Drive, between 14 and 15 street...... Our experience was NOT FANTASTIC....... we got friday morning.....and we were greeted by a very nice young female, who was very friendly and polite... we actually got at the hotel early so not early check in allow as check in time was 3 pm.......we make... more

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mgr1423, Front Desk Manager

Thank you for your recent Penguin Hotel Stay and for sharing your review. I am sorry that you were not satisfied with the way our hotel staff handeled your situation. However I went to speak to you in the morning and offered three kind of compensations refused by you. At the end of our conversation you mentioned that it was...

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1 of 5 stars
CarribeanJim   4 contributions
Germany
Nov 21, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I must admit the price was right ( USD 72,-) but the entire hotel is quite bad. Run down reception, incapable front desk staff, squeaky beds with poor matresses, a wall mount a/c that is extremely noisy with the sound of dripping water, walls so thin that you can hear every word and sound of your neighbors. Nice website but... more

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mgr1423, Front Desk Manager

I am really sorry that your stay did not go well. We appreciate all the feedback. However our rooms are very nice and have very unique items inside. This helps us re-evaluate ourselves and work harder everyday to satisfy our guest needs.

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3 of 5 stars
valutraveler99   1 contribution
toledo, oh
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I got a rate of about $73 a night (for seven nights) on an Internet travel site. No serious complaints about the room. A bit small, but decorators compensated with lots of white, stainless steel, and mirrored wall. Big problem: the lobby, front porch, and sidewalk in front of the hotel have been rented to a restaurant. There is nowhere... more

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mgr1423, Front Desk Manager

We apologize if had to walk away to have breakfast. Our restaurant has been there for years and it is actually famous because of having the best breakfast around the area. Prices are affordable according to the quality of the food. Next time we would love for you to feel like at home and sit anywhere around while waiting for...

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4 of 5 stars
Zej   2 contributions
Liverpool, England
Nov 7, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

After a horrible flight and a long wait in the airport for my damn bag to turn up, I was ready to cause hell if I had any hotel problems. Got there around midnight and was booked into the Penguin (no switching to the President hotel as mentioned on this site.) Now I cant comment on the other rooms but... more

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5 of 5 stars
Namina   6 contributions
Luzern
Nov 6, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We absolutely loved the Hotel Penguin. The Location is great. Your are in the middle of ocean road and the beach is just over the street. The staff is really nice and very helpful. We really liked the rooms with it's flower prints and with the big mirrors. The Front Porch Restaurant which is in the same building as the... more

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4 of 5 stars
mjay72   6 contributions
Gold Coast, Australia
Oct 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We booked 3 nights and we decided to stay an extra one (3rd floor corner room). The bad: The room is small and you have to get used to the mold smell due to air cond always on, the bathroom is tiny. The good: Very clean and tiled, very welcoming view of the park/beach and ocean drive, a lot of... more

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1 of 5 stars
monkichi77   1 contribution
Union
Oct 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My boyfriend and I checked in this weekend for his birthday (10/10/09). Not even in the room for 2 minutes and we noticed mold on the ceiling under the a/c unit. We went to the front desk and asked to switch rooms. The lady said no and to check back tomorrow. We asked the next day and they still said... more

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5 of 5 stars
ilp_studio   1 contribution
hollywood california
Oct 13, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

i must say the room i stayed in was just super! Really hip decor and an amazing terrace It was just so pleasant in the room i didn't want to leave. Thanks so much for the good natured staff quiet pleasant and helpful. All in all a great place to stay. Bravo!!! il more

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4 of 5 stars
ccarlini   2 contributions
Miami Beach, Florida
Oct 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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person found this review helpful

I have stayed in this hotel years ago and have to say that the renovation has really made a difference. The hotel has the best Breakfast in Miami Beach! The service and value of this restaurant is great. The hotel is in the heart of South Beach but just far enough away not to hear the pounding music. more

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Penguin Hotel Address

1418 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33139