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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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