The South Beach Hotel is your basic hotel. Check in went smoothly. Our room, on the corner of the first floor, was spacious, but the TV was small and perched up on a corner. The problem with our room location is that it faces out towards the streets and the windows aren't well sealed or double paned - you hear all the noise going on outside.

The bathroom was on the smaller side and no counter space; just a little ledge. In my opinion, hotel bathrooms should offer plenty of counter space.

Other nits are the spotty wi-fi, which is complimentary in the hotel and no a/c in our room. I know we're close to the ocean and all, but a/c should just be a given.

We paid too much for this room (~$250/night). If you're able to get it for much less, then it's worth it.

In south beach for the BCS National championship game. Bathroom was filthy, service was terrible and barely understood English. Also, we prepaid online via hotels.com yet they insisted upon getting a copy of all occupants driver's licenses and the payor's credit card, which upon check out they refused to relinquish or destroy. The guy at the desk stated to us and the other patrons in line that they keep it on file for security.??????? Also the couple ahead of us showed us the bed bugs bite they had from the night earlier. I would not recommend ever going there it seemed very sketchy from the first interaction with the front desk let alone the security risk with their keeping copies of credit card and licenses after payment was processed and approved.

i happily stayed here during art basel. the location was perfect - close to the fair, close to the beach, but off collins so i could avoid the late night crowds/noise. the rooms are pretty basic/not fancy, but mine was really clean and had everything i could need or want. the wifi was free and worked well, and the staff were friendly. if you're expecting a luxury hotel, go elsewhere, but if you want a good value for your money in the heart of south beach, this is the spot for you!