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4.0 of 5
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Formerly Tudor Hotel & Palmer House)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013
John R New York City, New York
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“All Around Great Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

I stayed at the Dream during two weeknights for a business trip. The hotel is great. The rooftop area with pool is awesome. The room was very nice, and the bed was comfortable. At check in, I was given a choice of several rooms. I think the hotel has prime location. It is close enough to to the beach to be walking on sand after a 1-2 minute walk, but far enough off Ocean Drive to not have the noise. The reason I gave the hotel 4/5 is the lighting in the room. I really liked the lighting for atmosphere, but there was no way to make the room bright. Also, the bathroom being all glass would make it less than ideal if you require privacy. I am not sure if this was just my room, or if all of them are this way.
Altogether, this hotel was great. The staff are friendly and helpful, the location is ideal, and the rooftop bar and pool area were awesome.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DreamSouthBeach, General Manager at Dream South Beach, responded to this review
February 19, 2013
Thank you for posting your review and we appreciate your glowing comments about our location, rooftop pool, restaurant and staff. I agree that these elements are what make us special.

The sexy atmospheric lighting, design details and modern room layout may not suit those who favor a more traditional hotel room experience. But, many of our guests do appreciate these unique features which set us apart from many other hotels in South Beach.

I hope you will return to Dream South Beach soon.

Peggy Benua, General Manager
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Saint James, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very nice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Nice little hotel with a great location and a wonderful pool area on the roof. The lighting and the room were a bit odd. The door to the toilet was clear glass and offered a less than optimal privacy. We had a really nice stay.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DreamSouthBeach, General Manager at Dream South Beach, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Dear Todd, Thank you for posting your review and we appreciate your comments. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Columbia, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A "Dream" location in SOBE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

The "Dream" was wonderful ---- believe all the positive comments made from previous reviewers. Service is outstanding --- from the friendly manner of reception and the welcome drink to the graciousness of the concierge offering a late checkout on his own initiative when he found out we had a late afternoon flight. The "light designer" used to develop the rooms deserves an "Oscar" --- just beautiful. The hotel's name is quite appropriate given that the room's design and bed and bedding provides a womb-like atmosphere quite conducive to sleep---both my wife and I had the best nights sleep in years. The room is relatively small, but space is very efficiently used and it contains all expected amenities. The roof-top pool is attractive and a great place to lounge. Again, service there is outstanding ---- staff goes out of the way to make you comfortable. As noted by others the location is excellent, and our experience with the new restaurant for breakfast was quite pleasant.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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DreamSouthBeach, General Manager at Dream South Beach, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Thank you for an awesome review. Our goal is to make every guest feel like a VIP and if there is anything we can do to make your stay better, please let us know.
I look forward to welcoming you back to Dream South Beach.
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Cape Coral, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

We traveled to SOBE from the west coast for our 11 year anniversary. I booked this hotel based on TA reviews and stayed one night. We have been to SOBE many times so I knew the location of the hotel was excellent. We arrived early (noon) but they had a room ready for us. The people at the front desk were so nice!! We had room 264 and when we walked into the room we were amazed how nice it was, exactly like the pics. The shower bathroom area was so modern, we loved it, i now want blue glass doors in my bathroom. The rooftop bar/pool area was beautiful. I had ordered the romance package and the champagne and strawberries were delicious. I also loved that when we dragged ourselves away from the rooftop and headed to the beach around 3pm they had chairs there waiting for us. Overall, amazing hotel amazing service and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to go back!!!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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DreamSouthBeach, General Manager at Dream South Beach, responded to this review
February 9, 2013
Thank you for your review and congratulations on your 11th anniversary. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the Dream South Beach Romance Package. Many couples take advantage of this package which includes Perrier Jouet champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and continental breakfast for 2. These offerings, along with the atmospheric mood lighting and comfy king sizes beds, help set the scene for romance. We look forward to welcoming you back to celebrate your 12th!
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Oulu, Finland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice stay in nice location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

So, we stayed in this hotel for three nights based on the recommendation and comments on this site. Location was excellent, just on block away from Ocean Dr, and the cleanliness and quality of the place was excellent. On the other hand the room was "interesting", but we were prepared to that after reading some of the comments from here. We had room 115 (deluxe room, their lowest class) right next to reception and while it was actually very quiet (and we are light sleepers) it was also very very small. I could actually almost use word claustrophobic here (see picture), since it was were narrow, there was only one window in the room which was small, behind the bed and when unshaded had a ground level view to dark courtyard. However, we were prepared for even that and as a place to sleep it was very good. :-) Some other people have been commenting about the glass walls/doors on both the shower and toilet, and yes they sure are made from glass, and require some getting used to. There is a door between shower and toilet area and room proper which can be closed though. Not recommended for very shy people anyway! Rooftop bar and pool was great!

Biggest gripes I have for the hotel are:
1) Almost no storage place! As with almost all design hotels there are no closets for clothes, and since we were going for a cruise we had two suitcases with us and when room was so small there wasn't even space to keep them open in a corner. (Our cabin in the ship was actually bigger with more storage space!)
2) Considering the size of the rooms price seemed to be bit excessive.

Summary: Good and comfortable hotel in excellent location with "interesting" rooms.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DreamSouthBeach, General Manager at Dream South Beach, responded to this review
February 9, 2013
Thank you for posting your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and the location of the hotel in the heart of South Beach close to the beach, nightlife, sites and shopping. Being a historic Art Deco hotel does mean that space is at a premium, but also that not all of the rooms are exactly the same. For the future, please let us know if you will be traveling with exceptionally large luggage so we can try to reserve one of our rooms with a few extra feet of square footage. We always strive to accommodate guests requests whenever possible and advance notice is always appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Also Known As:
Dream South Beach Hotel
Dream South Beach Hotel Miami Beach
Address: 1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Formerly Tudor Hotel & Palmer House)
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Region: United States > Florida > Miami Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dream is a fashionable Art Deco-inspired paradise located in the heart of South Beach. Our hotel is surrounded by stylish boutiques, the hottest clubs and is just 50 yards from pristine white sand beaches. Right next door is another fashionable address, Villa by Barton G., once known as the famed Versace Mansion Casa Casuarina.Art Deco style meets French Moroccan chic at our South Beach luxury hotel, boasting 108 guestrooms and suites designed by Michael Czysz with modern amenities such as large flat screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, fully-stocked minibars, Etro bath amenities and much more. While here, be immersed in late 70’s poolside glamour at our rooftop pool and lounge, indulge in Northern Italian fare at Serafina Dream South Beach, slip into ecstasy with a relaxing spa treatment at Shala Spa, and enjoy an atmosphere that is both cosmopolitan and comfortable. ... more   less 
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