About Essex House Hotel
This 1938 landmark hotel is located in the historic Art Deco District of South Beach just two miles from the beach.
Rooms at Essex House Hotel feature en suite bathrooms with marble baths and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Other amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, hairdryers, air conditioning, and luxury linens. Rooms are decorated in an art deco style.
Essex House features a tropical courtyard with an outdoor pool and garden area. Hotel amenities include complimentary newspapers, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, and concierge service. Guests can enjoy nightlife activities at this hotel's sister property, Clevelander South Beach.
Indoor/outdoor dining are available at Zen-Sai, an Asian-fusion restaurant. Small and large plates for sharing are available and featured dishes include scallion wrapped steak and Robata grilled octopus. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily.
Many restaurants and nightclubs are located within blocks of this hotel. The Miami Beach Convention Centre is three miles away. Miami International Airport is 12 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Ideally Located.
If you're in South Beach to enjoy yourself and take in the nightlife, restaurants, and beaches, this hotel is perfectly located to enjoy all the area has to offer. An excellent beach is just a five minute walk. Everything is within walking distance includ
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Amazing Customer Service.
The staff at this landmark hotel provides superior service, welcoming guests at all times of day or night, and offering a wealth of local knowledge about where to dine, where to shop, and the best beaches. Guests say you're made to feel at home instantly.
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Two for the Price of One.
While staying at the Essex House, you're encouraged to use the facilities at their sister hotel nearby, the Clevelander South Beach, for free. Included in this are parties, events, and night life. Guests love this added bonus.
Negative Reviews
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Noisy Party Atmosphere.
South Beach is busy and noisy at all times of day, so if you're staying in the heart of it, you may want to bring ear plugs, as guests say it's on the noisy side. Many guests say there are no quiet rooms, and outside rooms facing the street are the noisie
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Rooms Need an Update.
This hotel is on the older side and hasn't quite been updated in a while. Rooms especially are small and basic, and lack adequate storage space, even dresser drawers. There is also a lack of counter space in the bathrooms.
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Pool Closes Early.
Guests say the hotel's pool is on the small side and closes rather early. However, you do have the beaches for swimming and sitting out.