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RTfromCapeTown
London, United Kingdom

A gem on Ocean Drive

Review of Avalon Hotel
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jun 11, 2023
This hotel is a gem and I sincerely hope it's character it preserved. It's a quiet oasis on a bustling part of Ocean Drive and I love it for its old world charm. It feels like it's been in the family for decades - from another era. Although some of the room decor may be outdated and the bathrooms a little small, the character of the Avalon more than makes up for its shortcomings. Five happy nights at the hotel in April and I will be booking the next time I am back in South Beach. A personalised treat and I hope those are entrusted with the hotel maintain its spirit.
Date of stay: April 2023
Room Tip: Try and have dinner in the hotel restaurant for at least one night, it's worth it.
Trip type: Traveled solo
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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4.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Responded Jun 13, 2023
Dear RTfromCapeTown, thank you so much for spending your holidays with us and for your generous comments on your happy vacation. We're elated you had an amazing stay enjoyed the charm of our historic hotel and the welcoming hospitality. We'd love to welcome you back. Warm wishes,
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Reviewed April 24, 2023 via mobile

Great location, great staff and service. The room is comfortable but really does need modernising. The AC unit is very old and very noisy but without it too hot to sleep. We did not get an ocean view room as wanted a quiet room for a one night stopover. Immediately outside the window was next door hotel wall making the room quite dark. Hotel serves an ok breakfast. The price point is quite high for the offering, particularly for the bedroom

Room tip: Worth paying small amount extra for ocean view room which are bright and light compared to rooms at side of hotel which are a bit gloomy
Date of stay: April 2023
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Mike Wantz, Marketing at Avalon Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded May 8, 2023

Dear Kate, thanks so much for your stay in our classic Art Deco hotel. We're happy you had an overall great stay. You'll be pleased to know we're currently beautifying our rooms with all of our Ocean Front being done. We'd love to welcome you again to beautiful South Beach. Best wishes,

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Reviewed March 24, 2023 via mobile

The location is fantastic as are the staff. They provide a good basic breakfast with your room and unlike most neighbouring hotels they don’t serve lunch. Enabling guests to sit at the tables out the front of the hotel, I see that as a huge plus as there is always something happening on Ocean Drive! Unfortunately for me the let down was the room, it wasn’t overly big but there was enough room to comfortably open your suitcase. It was badly in need of a refresh but the biggest issue was noise. It had an old wall mounted air conditioning unit that was extremely noisy when operating, so you either turned it off and didn’t sleep because it was too hot or left it on and didn’t sleep due to the noise. There was also a lot of commercial noise quite early in the mornings, garbage trucks operating right outside your window etc. Loved the location, staff and ability to sit out the front but could not recommend based on the room I received, hopefully other rooms are better.

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Traveled with friends
Thank joelf304
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Mike Wantz, Marketing at Avalon Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded March 29, 2023

Dear Joelf, thanks for staying with us while in beautiful South Beach. It brings happiness knowing you enjoyed our central location and welcoming staff services and included breakfast. We are currently working on beautifying our hotel which addresses your valued feedback. Warm wishes,

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Reviewed March 20, 2023

5+ stars! Room was small, but it didn't matter because we were only in the room to sleep (bed was comfortable). Staff was very friendly & very helpful. They stored some fish I caught on a charter in their freezer until I left 2 days later. The included breakfast was plentiful & delicious with eggs & a meat. Beach chairs in your room & beach towels at the front desk for you to take across the street to the beautiful beach. No need for a rental car as everything you want is a short walk away. I highly recommend the Avalon and will stay there again.

Date of stay: March 2023
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Mike Wantz, Marketing at Avalon Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded March 20, 2023

Dear DBJV4471, thanks for your recent stay with us. We're all so pleased to see this amazing review you've left us. We appreciate the wonderful words on our excellent location, our amazing staff services, comfortable rooms and thoughtful inclusions like our breakfast and beach chairs. We'll be waiting to create more memories with you. Kind regards,

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Reviewed February 24, 2023

Had a wonderful week at the Avalon Hotel in South Beach! Truly a fantastic location on the main strip of collins avenue.

My family felt at home and want to extend a special thanks to the great desk team who went above and beyond.

Shout out to Carmelo, Julio and Jeff and Solomon for their hospitality and to the great restaurant team for amazing dinner. We enjoyed dinner so much that we went back 3 of our 4 nights. We even had the pleasure of meeting Chef Kal who took the time to greet our table.

Breakfast was good and abundant and my ocean front room was really nice and well appointed. Cannot wait to come back next year!

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Mike Wantz, Marketing at Avalon Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded February 27, 2023

Dear guest, thank you so much for this raving review of your time well spent with us. We're grateful you chose our hotel to be your home away from home and happy you loved our location, amazing staff all around, dinner in our award-winning restaurant and included breakfast. We'd love to create more memories with you! Best,

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Reviewed February 24, 2023

My wife and I could not have been happier in this iconic little gem. From the genuine warm welcome at reception desk each and every day to the impeccably clean accommodations. We were impressed with the newly renovated room with beach front views. The Restaurant, Fish called Avalon on the property may honestly be the best food and service I ever experienced. I say this having lived in nyc all my life, so I like to think I know a bit about great restaurants.

The complimentary breakfast included was good and just right for your morning start.

Highly recommend and look forward to my return in May.

Thank you to the entire team of the Avalon Hotel for a memorable experience!

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Thank NYCin2009
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Mike Wantz, Marketing at Avalon Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded February 27, 2023

Dear NYCin2009, we're elated to see your kind review of your time with us! Thanks so much for choosing our classic Art Deco hotel to be your home away from home, it's a pleasure knowing you loved it all. We can't wait to welcome you back in May! Warm wishes,

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