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Best hotels in Upper East Side (Miami)
Re-defined. Re-invented. Re-imagined.Set to redefine its glamorous past as a fabled Rat Pack hangout, the Vagabond is back. An iconic mid-century modern Miami landmark, nestled within 56,000 sq. ft. of tropical poolside landscaping, this reinvented, newly renovated American Motel classic has been completely transformed into an uber-chic, twenty first century, retro-luxe, boutique hotel. Ideally located along the trendy Biscayne corridor - where art, entertainment, culture, cuisine, and history collide. The Vagabond is your perfect home away from home.Were happy to admit that we love the word free too. You can enjoy complimentary breakfast pastries and coffee every morning and then saunter over to our gym to burn off the not so free calories!
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 223 reviews
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10.0
Pros: Breakfast, bead, pool, shower. Really great!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I was concerned that the relatively low price would be reflective in the conditions but I was pleasantly surprised to find it a very well kept, clean and neatly designed facility. The staff clearly tries very hard to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The rooms are a blend of modern and 50's retro style with a huge shower and extremely comfortable pillows! My favorite part though, was the beautiful courtyard/pool/bar area that was like an oasis. Surrounded by a thick hedge of plant-life which keeps it private from outside the facility, but still gives you a gorgeous view of the western sky as the sun sets at night. Nice, well stocked bar right there by the pool, and they had a free (mini) concert with a DJ performing there in the courtyard. If it hadn't been Miami Music Week, I might have considered staying to just party at the hotel! In the morning, I woke up a little earlier than my girlfriend to go for a swim. It was such a beautiful morning, quiet, with just a few guests catching some rays by the pool, and there was a small photo shoot for a clothing magazine going on at the other side of the hotel - pretty cool, and understandable that they would pick the Vagabond to do a photoshoot because the decor all over the place really is neat and would be fitting for a retro-type clothing line. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and I'm very happy because I know exactly where I'm going the next time I come back to Miami - The Vagabond Hotel!
Cons: On the way in from the interstate, I had to drive through some sketchy neighborhoods.
This Miami, Florida, motel is 7 miles from Miami Beach and a 12 minute drive from the Miami Art Museum. Guests of Carl's El Padre Motel can enjoy a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. All accommodations at Carl's El Padre Motel feature a flat-screen cable TV and small refrigerator. A microwave is also included for added convenience. Guests relax in their rooms after a long day at the beach and order room service. Express check-in and check-out and free parking are provided. Carl's El Padre Motel is a 13 minute drive from the historic estate at Vizcaya Museum Gift Shop and Café and 4 miles from American Airlines Arena. Downtown Miami is 5 miles away.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 54 reviews
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Located in Miami (Northeast Miami), Shalimar Motel is steps from MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District and a 4-minute drive from The Shops at Midtown Miami. Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.0 Good
Based on 530 reviews
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7.7
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8.2
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6.5
Cons: no HD tv
Mediocre
3.1
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The motel has been around for quite some time, but it has been refurbished SO nicely! We were very impressed with the room, cleanliness, and the breakfast baskets were great. The staff was very helpful and pleasant and we hope we can make it back some time.
Cons: The neighborhood was a little questionable, but there are improvements being made there as well, so really we have no complaints!
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5.7
Pros: *Location Very close to Wynwood, Biscayne Bay, close to Venetian Causeway which is a beautiful scenic route to Miami Beach. Free Parking (Miami Beach has tons of overpriced meters and residential permit parking) Clean floors and walls (no bed bugs, etc) Free late checkout!
Cons: Looks like a $40 hotel with drug addicts and street walkers that has been painted over. The paint/mold/humidity can not possibly be safe to breathe so leave the doors open like we did. Open doors led to a few mosquito bites, but at least we had fresh air. Missed breakfast Man at the front charged me an additional $10 fee in addition to the deposit and couldn't explain what it was for. Key to room is archaic.
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7.7
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4.0
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: The beds were horrible like springy mush. The place smells like nasty moisture. The man in the office had a horrible attitude with my husband and made us drive to an ATM at 1 AM to get cash for the deposit that was not mentioned in the reservation. The towels were rough. I banged my thigh into the metal bed which gave me a huge bruise.
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6.0
Pros: Free on location parking. Free wifi.
Cons: Although free, the wifi was terribly slow. My phones 3G was faster.
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9.1
Pros: It was clean and mostly quiet, at least the back-facing rooms were quiet. Built in the 1950s so quaint in some ways, but it was all you need to get a good night's sleep or get some work done.
Cons: The hallways smelled a bit like mothballs, but my room smelled fine.
Overall 6.7 Good
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Mediocre
3.6
Pros: location only
Cons: everything.
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6.2
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4.0
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Mediocre
3.6
Pros: the bed
Cons: everything else
Good
7.1
Pros: I like breakfast
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Breakfast, while Spartan, was situated in an old garden courtyard. the bed was comfortable.
Cons: The carpet was stained and dirty. There were holes in the bathroom walls and the paint and caulk were peeling away. We had no tub. The wifi did not work unless you were at the pool. Forget about a range of television channels.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Very small room, tiny bathroom without vanity. Rugged shower head with lukewarm water. Breakfast is poor.
Cons: Such an accommodation should cost 5 times less.
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8.6
Pros: Location was good, staff was helpful Fridge in room so we could buy healthy breakfast food and other foods. Price was reasonable
Cons: continental breakfast was disappointing. Pasty white bagels (and cream cheese or peanut butter to go on them if you could stomach the bagels) and the only cereals each morning were the mini boxes of sweet cereals like fruit loops and frosted flakes. The only healthy food was bananas and milk. Location is a bit sketchy -first staff said it was very safe at night, next one said not to go out late or wearing showy jewellery. Police parked outside said it was much safer than it was 5-10 years ago! That's a relief I suppose!.
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