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King & Grove Tides: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Formerly The Tides South Beach)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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san francisco
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214 reviews 214 reviews
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129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
“Worth every penny!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

We stayed here over President's Day weekend. Yes, it is expensive, but sometimes you pay a lot for a hotel and the room feels very ordinary-- at Tides, you actually get what you pay for! This property is the epitome of the boutique experience-- our room (the most basic category) had a gorgeous view and was huge (maybe 600 square feet?). The bed was very comfortable and the overall design has a ton of character which fits right into the destination itself. The building itself is a very historic Art Deco property and although right on Ocean Drive, it was remarkable how quiet it was for sleeping. Service was very smiley and unpretentious. Some great touches include the welcome drink (a sugary tropical alcoholic conconction- yum) and the morning cafe au laits and breads. The lobby/bar area was peaceful- we had dinner later at the W (see my review of Dutch-delicious!) and the W was a zoo so if you crave a major party scene this is not where you will get it. I am glad we stayed on Ocean Ave instead some of the bigger box hotels on Collins. It was a delightful experience and I'd happily stay there again.

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Mathew P, General Manager at King & Grove Tides, responded to this review
March 11, 2013
HI there, so nice to read your gracious feedback on your recent stay over President's Day weekend.

It is wonderful to hear of your wonderful experience and the comfort you had.

Looking forward to seeing you back here soon.

Sincerely,

mathew pargament
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mathew P, General Manager at King & Grove Tides, responded to this review
March 11, 2013
Thank you for your gracious feedback. Very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay.

Hope to see you back with us soon.

Sincerely,

mathew pargament
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Hong kong
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Beautiful hotel, fabulous location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Stayed for two nights only but would have happily stayed longer, hotel is beautifully furnished and most notably the location is absolutely perfect. The toilet isn't private as the bathroom and bedroom are separated by only a glass wall, didn't bother us but can see why many people have mentioned this as a negative.
We would happily stay here again as decor,service and location all fantastic!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mathew P, General Manager at King & Grove Tides, responded to this review
March 11, 2013
So nice to hear of your wonderful experience. Glad to hear of your enjoyment with the decor, service and location.

Thank you for your gracious feedback, hope to see you back with us soon.

Sincerely,

mathew pargament
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Naples, FL
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Nice, not great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

Spent one night here with my husband for a quick romantic getaway. Prices for Pres wknd are outrageous in SoBe and we knew this, but got a fairly decent rate through our Amex plat. We used the $100 food credit for dinner at La Marea. V good with great views Of Ocean Dr. We really enjoyed the drag show at the neighboring gay bar. A fun diversion and good mojito. The breakfast at hotel was also good and we liked sitting on the sunny patio. Great people watching.

The rooms- eh. They are certainly huge and apparently decorated by Kelly Wearstler, but they lacked intimacy. Almost too huge and not enough furniture to fill them up. Strange shower configuration. No pool scene here. Just a quiet second floor pool with a few chairs and no view. Staff were helpful and friendly (something you don't see everywhere in SoBe)

Overall, it was nice but not nice enough to bring me back for over $600 per night.

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Mathew P, General Manager at King & Grove Tides, responded to this review
March 11, 2013
Thank you for your authentic feedback.

I am glad to hear about your engaging experience at dinner and breakfast, including the people watching, that is always fun. As well as, the helpful and friendly staff.

Your feedback on the vastness of the rooms and not enough furniture to fill them up, is worth noting and in the upcoming months we will be refreshing some of the items in the rooms.

Once again, thanks for your comments.

Hope to see you back here in the near future.

Sincerely,

mathew pargament
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“A bit let down”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We decided on the Tides Hotel after a lot of research - we were coming to SoBe to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. The location & the fact that all rooms had a sea view sold it to us & the positive reviews sealed the deal. On arrival we drove up - no one attempted to greet us - we had to go inside to let them know we had arrived despite there being staff out front. On entering the reception area we were greeted by the sound of heavy drilling & construction, they were refurbishing the restaurant & bar - I found this most annoying, at no point during the booking process (we booked directly with them) were we advised that this would be happening during our stay, in fact I had e-mailed the hotel prior to our arrival & asked for restaurant suggestions for my husband's birthday & the top recommendation was their in house restaurant!! There was little in the way of an apology about the situation we were just told that they had put us on a higher floor so would not be disturbed by the construction noise. On entering the room we were initially happy - nice decor, spacious & fantastic views but then you get down to practicalities. I went to dry my hair (major operation) - but there is no dresser with a mirror above, no usable plug next to the desk, no stool or chair in the bathroom & a hair dryer with the shortest cord ever. I ended up having to sit on the floor next to the full length mirror, to top it off I went to turn on the floor lamp for extra light & found it to be in a dangerous state with the fitting hanging loose. I reported this to a receptionist on the way out but it remained this way until the following afternoon when my husband looked at it and managed to sort it out. Next annoyance were the bedside lights, whilst they are attractive & in keeping with the room decor they are utterly infuriating as they are so tall that you can't turn them off unless you get out of bed - even my husband who is 6'3" couldn't reach them from bed. On the second night, two out of three of our bathroom lights were not working, this was fixed by the next day however. Have to say though that the beds & bedding were amazingly comfy.
The coffee & pastries provided at breakfast were a nice touch - however the in room coffee machine advertised sounds great but they don't mention that you have to pay $2 per nespresso pod!! We had breakfast on the terrace one morning which was great for people watching - but we had to put up with hearing every passer by being being asked if they wanted to come in for breakfast, not very becoming for a hotel thats trying to be a bit classier than others in the area.
I agree with previous reviewer about the lack of pool service - again such an easily fixed problem, they seem to have plenty of staff out front - a regular patrol of the pool area just seems common sense.We would have definitely ordered a cocktail if someone had bothered to ask. Overall I found the service we received was indifferent.
We really enjoyed our stay in SoBe - we had a chance to have a good look at other hotels in the area & believe that the Tides was still the best choice for us but it didn't really live up to our high expectations & feel that they could do so much better.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
King & Grove Tides Hotel Miami Beach
King & Grove Tides Hotel
King And Grove Tides
Tides Hotel Miami Beach
Tides Miami Beach
Address: 1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Formerly The Tides South Beach)
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Region: United States > Florida > Miami Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Miami Beach
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Miami Beach
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#13 Business Hotels in Miami Beach
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Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
King & Grove Tides South Beach is an iconic hotel located on Ocean Drive, just steps from the crystal water of the Atlantic Ocean
 and Miami’s most exciting dining and nightlife locations. Originally built in 1936, the hotel’s architecture is rich with Art Deco influences, creating a nostalgic environment for King & Grove’s unique brand of modern luxury.Tides features forty-four stylish luxury suites all offering expansive ocean views. Spacious hotel accommodations range from Oceanfront Studio Suites of 550 square feet to the 2,600 square foot Tides Suite. ... more   less 
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