shelborne baech resort???

[redhead337]

Has anyone stayed here? Is it walking distance to shops, restaurants and shopping?

[Bequia]

Great location, lousy hotel. You can do better unless you just want to party all night long and crash afterward it probably wouldn't make a difference. :p

[TrentS]

I agree... The location is fine, but the hotel isn't.

[BlueHerons]

It's been a couple of years since I've been in the hotel. Has it really gone downhill that much?

 

Or has it been longer than a couple of years since I've been in the hotel and it is one of the original South Beach renovations and needs an update on its update.

[redhead337]

Is it that bad? I have an oceanfront double booked at a rate of $290 per night for 5 people. 4 adults and our 9 yr old grandson, I wanted him to be on the beach. Is it a safe place? Close enough to walk to restaurants and shopping??? Or is it bad enough that I should look at something else? Please help, I've never been to Miami so I have no clue.

 

Thank You

[signman]

What are your dates. Perhaps you can spend just a little more and have a fabulous stay at the Loews Miami Beach.

[TrentS]

The location is fine, it's within easy walking distance of shopping and dining, but it's not a nice hotel anymore - IMO it's gotten pretty bad and needs to be completely remodeled.

 

Yes, I would spend a bit more and go with a nicer hotel, you'll be a LOT happier.

 

Here are some Trip Advisor reviews of the Shelborne... http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85050-Reviews-Shelborne_Hotel-Miami_Beach_Florida.html

 

These would all be much much better choices IMO...

 

Hotel Victor (my personal favorite)... http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/

 

Loews... http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/miamibeach/default.asp

 

Royal Palm... http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5964

 

Ritz-Carlton South Beach... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/south_beach/default.html

 

Shore Club... http://www.shoreclub.com/

 

The Tides Hotel... http://www.tideshotel.com/

 

Delano... http://www.delano-hotel.com/

 

Raleigh Hotel... http://www.raleighhotel.com/

 

South Beach Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIAMB

 

Marriott Courtyard South Beach (3 blocks from the beach)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIACB

 

Doubletree Surfcomber (I haven't been in this one in a long time, but it's a popular, cheaper oceanfront hotel)... http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MIAOFDT

[palmtre2]

ALWAYS check tripadvisor.com before booking anything. Take the reviews with a grain of salt but if anything concerns you call the hotel. I booked a hotel in SoBe that I found out was between 2 of the hottest niteclubs in town. Thru the reviews I found out they issued earplugs at the front desk because of the noise. I called the hotel and they confirmed that was true - I cancelled the families booking immediately!!!!

[BlueHerons]

Doubletree Surfcomber (I haven't been in this one in a long time, but it's a popular, cheaper oceanfront hotel)... http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MIAOFDT

 

I have stayed here recently and it is an excellent oceanfront hotel in an excellent location.

[redhead337]

Our dates are Jan 21-23 I've been checking at other oceanfront hotels but can't get anything close to the rate I have. We have a deluxe double oceanfront room with a balcony for 290 a night. Everything else seems to be over 300 and most of those are run of the house or city views. Any other thoughts...suggestions.

 

Thanks