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Penguin Hotel, Miami Beach

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Penguin Hotel

3.0 of 5
1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Penguin Hotel
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Ranked #114 of 198 hotels in Miami Beach
3.0 of 5 stars 412 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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baltimore
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pleasant stay, few frills”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Stayed for one night in January. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location across street from the beach and easy walk to restaurants and shops. The building itself is not in the best of shape. Tiny sloe elevators, creaky beds that curve toward the middle. Don't be fooled by the resort package that is included with a mandatory fee and is... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Thank you for your review. We are glad you liked the location of our hotel, as well as the cleanliness of your guestroom and the nice view you had. It is also great to hear you were pleased with the service from our staff. We are sorry that the package you had booked was not what you had expected and... More

VATravel36
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Well...I Don't Think So”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I booked this thru Hotels.com and thought, oh look it says they are newly renovated and all the pics looked great. Now I am no dummy and I have never been sold on pictures alone, but this was WAY OFF!! The room was tiny, but I did see that it was small from the pictures. There was no chair so... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Hello, Todd. We thank you for taking the time to send us your thoughts about your recent stay. Although we are happy to hear you enjoyed the service from our staff and the food at The Purple Penguin Café, we are disappointed to hear your experience fell short of expectations. We are sorry that you were disappointed in the size... More

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Paterson, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Location. Good for 2 guests, but not 4.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We stayed at this hotel for a night before our cruise out of Port of Miami. The hotel has a great location on Ocean Blvd. I couldn't ask for a better spot. I don't expect luxurious from boutique hotels, so I didn't come with high expectations. From what I remember, it was decently priced. We arrived and had our car... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Hello, Kurt. Thank you for making the choice to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad that you liked the location of our hotel and you took notice of our "money" ceiling on the way to your guestroom. We apologize for the issues you found with your bathroom and the size of... More

Chicago, Illinois, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very nice and clean hotel i really recomend it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

I just got back from SOBE today... I stayed at this hotel... The only thing i can say is WOW.... I was very surprised how the room was very nice... And very cleanit has everything you need... I really enjoyed staying there and the price was very affortable... They give u free breakfast from 9 to 10:30 am or something... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Hello, Oscar. Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear you had such a nice experience with us and that you were so happy with the cleanliness and décor of your guestroom and the rates we offer. We are glad you also liked the location of our hotel and we hope you were able to take full advantage... More

New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“For the $ you can't go wrong”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

The rooms are adorable. Hot luxurious by any means, but for the basically free price they charge, it's a perfect & clean place to stay right in the middle of the action. I recommend staying here on a budget. Perfect location! If you want a super nice hotel with a pool, this is not the place for you. You get... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
April 15, 2013

Hello, Jenn. Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you made the choice to stay with us and we are happy to hear you were pleased with the cleanliness and décor of your guestroom. We are also glad that you find our hotel to be a good value and in a great location. Thank you again for your feedback... More

San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Just what we needed...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

Great spot... Near of everything: food, shopping, the beach... It was just what we need, a clean room, nice bed to sleep and the people who work there were very nice to us... It also includes continnental breakfast in the President Hotel which is a partner hotel amd you can use their facilities, the mini pool...

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thanks for your review. We are so glad we could accommodate you with just what you needed for a pleasant stay with us. We are glad to hear you liked the location of our hotel, as well as the cleanliness of your guestroom and comfort of your bed. We are also happy that our staff treated you well while you... More

Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Food & Beverage Crew Make this Place Great Outstanding Service Cheap Owner”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

I have been a regular guest at the Penguin Hotel for years.I keep coming back because of the people that make this place. The staff! Here are my cons... What I really dislike about this place is it seems the owner(s) are really cheap! The elevator still does not work properly and is slow as you can wait and wait... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
March 18, 2013

Hello, Dan. We appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts and suggestions about your recent stay. We are so happy to hear you speak so highly about our staff, as we all take great pride in making sure our guests are well taken care of. Whether you see us out front, or we are working behind the... More

London, United Kingdom
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Real retro, real Miami”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013 via mobile

This hotel was exactly what I wanted from Miami, it had the retro 80's feeling I expected to see, reminded me of Miami vice. The room was basic but cos of the great location I was barely in my room. It is a little pricey but you pay for the location.

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
March 18, 2013

Thank you for your comments about your recent stay. We are glad to hear you were pleased with the décor and atmosphere of the hotel, and that you took full advantage of our convenient location while you were here. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you make the choice to stay with us again in the future. More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Over Slept On Mattresses”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

I recently stayed at the hotel for one night before having to embark on a cruise ship. The hotel is quaint, charming and clean. The hotel staff is also very nice HOWEVER . . . the mattress was visually used up (center of the mattress was sunken in) and desperately needs to be replaced. Upon sleeping on the mattress, the... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

Thank you for your review. It is nice to hear that you were pleased with the look and cleanliness of the hotel, as well as the service you received during your short visit with us. We apologize for your disappointment with your guestroom mattress, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention, as we will certainly make note of... More

Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Friendly Helpful Staff, Great Rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

I stayed at the Penguin with 3 friends in 2 rooms on the ground floor at the Penguin for a post cruise finale in SoBe. I was a little nervous after reading some of the reviews on here. But from the moment we walked into the Hotel we had nothing but exceptionally friendly service. Our rooms were clean and spacious... More

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Dana P, Public Relations Manager at Penguin Hotel, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled to hear you had a pleasant experience with us and that you were happy with the size and cleanliness of your guestroom and the service you received from our staff. We are glad you liked the price and location of our hotel and we hope you were able to see... More

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Additional Information about Penguin Hotel

Address: 1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Region: United States > Florida > Miami Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #114 of 198 hotels in Miami Beach
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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