Was here for three nights around the BCS chapionship game. We had eight rooms booked, plus the penthouse tri-level suite. Everything was fantastic. Staff very good. The rooms in the main building are fine, with good views of the ocean. The rooms in the newer section by the pool are a bit nicer, though no view. The penthouse is spectacular.... more

I just wanted to inform anyone who is a Platinum card member of American Express to never stay at the National Hotel. I had to stay there because all of the other "Fine hotels and Resort" properties on the beach where booked already and this one was recommended last. And now I can see why. I booked a king room... more

Good upper South Beach location nestled between the Delano and the Ritz-Carlton. The hotel is only a quick walk or taxi ride from the main shopping/eating/party area. The hotel common areas are nice, but the rooms are tired and in need of a makeover. The initial room I had was worn and had some flying insects. I requested a change... more

Stayed at the National over a weekend for a meeting. I guess I was surprised at what was offered. Had a cramped corner room that looked out onto the intersection of A1A (Collins Ave) and another street. The single-pane windows didn't really keep much of the street noise out. The bathroom was smaller than any hotel bathroom I have ever... more

As I checked into to the National, I already had a bad feeling about the hotel from the start. Their are 2 elevators in the hotel and one of them was out of service. It took 20 minutes to get to our room and 30 minutes to recieve our luggage. As I entered the room it seemed clean, but upon... more

I had the lucky chance to have a 5 days stay at this beautiful hotel during my last business trip to Miami (Sept. '06). Generally speaking I have appreciated almost everything in this hotel but a particular mention should be done for the followings: - Swimming pool area: two swimming pools are present, one 210ft long, for relaxing and slow... more

The problems encountered at The National Hotel would be unacceptable in most others but the staff here are so nice and try so hard that it is all but impossible to forgive those problems. That said, do not accept any of the rooms that face Collins Avenue as the noise is not only unbearably loud but goes on almost all... more

Just back from a two day visit to Miami ands stayed at the National in a poll side room. The location and design-espically the pool are top notch. The staff is terrific. Top quality decor and staff. The food my first evening was not so good but the second evening it was excellent. The work-out room is lame but you... more

The pool area is nice with a bar that makes great margaritas and you can't beat the location. That's the good news. Our room was not clean and badly in need of a paint job. The baseboards were filthy, there was mildew around all the moldings in the bathroom, dust bunnies galore and just poor housekeeping in general. Make sure... more