Title: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Kristof on February 07, 2012, 12:09:48 am
Any good suggestions for a hotel in Miami (South Beach ?) and the Keys.
We"re flying into Miami on the Saturday before Sebring, planning to get to Key West and take a walk in Miami. Driving on to Sebring on Wednesday morning.
Thanks !
We"re flying into Miami on the Saturday before Sebring, planning to get to Key West and take a walk in Miami. Driving on to Sebring on Wednesday morning.
Thanks !
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 07, 2012, 11:28:46 am
About 8 years ago me and Mrs B stayed in the South Beach area (as I love the Art Deco architecture there). North Miami beach is mostly more modern chrome and glass boxes but South Beach is where the real gems are.
We stayed at the Ritz Plaza then - this appears to now have had an expensive makeover as the SLS South Beach.
Have a look at http://www.artdecohotels.com/ (http://www.artdecohotels.com/) or http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85104-Reviews-Colony_Hotel-Miami_Beach_Florida.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85104-Reviews-Colony_Hotel-Miami_Beach_Florida.html) if that appeals.
If you're traveling down the Keys, unless you're a scuba diver, the place to head to is Key West. We stayed in the Hibiscus Motel (a Best Western) which is right downtown http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34345-d126508-Reviews-BEST_WESTERN_PLUS_Hibiscus_Motel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34345-d126508-Reviews-BEST_WESTERN_PLUS_Hibiscus_Motel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html)
We stayed at the Ritz Plaza then - this appears to now have had an expensive makeover as the SLS South Beach.
Have a look at http://www.artdecohotels.com/ (http://www.artdecohotels.com/) or http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85104-Reviews-Colony_Hotel-Miami_Beach_Florida.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85104-Reviews-Colony_Hotel-Miami_Beach_Florida.html) if that appeals.
If you're traveling down the Keys, unless you're a scuba diver, the place to head to is Key West. We stayed in the Hibiscus Motel (a Best Western) which is right downtown http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34345-d126508-Reviews-BEST_WESTERN_PLUS_Hibiscus_Motel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g34345-d126508-Reviews-BEST_WESTERN_PLUS_Hibiscus_Motel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html)
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Bob U on February 09, 2012, 11:06:21 am
About 8 years ago me and Mrs B stayed in the South Beach area
Is that Cabbage Country English? Surely you mean Mrs B and I dear boy ;)
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 09, 2012, 11:34:35 am
Surely you've heard that song "Me and Mrs Jones"? ;D
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Chris24 on February 10, 2012, 09:07:23 pm
Kristof,
Regarding the Keys, PM either Gab or Smokie as they are regulars at staying in Key West over the years, me I just slept in the front seat of my car. So they may be able to offer advice.
Some advice I can offer though is that you need to allow at leat 3 hours to drive from Key West to Miami and vice versa the other way. Also allow about 3 hours to drive from Miami to Sebring.
Regards
Chris
Regarding the Keys, PM either Gab or Smokie as they are regulars at staying in Key West over the years, me I just slept in the front seat of my car. So they may be able to offer advice.
Some advice I can offer though is that you need to allow at leat 3 hours to drive from Key West to Miami and vice versa the other way. Also allow about 3 hours to drive from Miami to Sebring.
Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Canada Phil on February 11, 2012, 07:37:37 pm
Hi Kristoff,
With its small streets and numerous BARS Key West is best explored on foot ;D
Some of my friends stayed here last month.right in the old town.
http://www.spanishgardensmotel.com/
Be sure to catch the sunset from Mallory pier lots of street preformers make the wait entertaining :)
The speed limit from Key Largo is 45mph (70kmh) most of the way so allow lots of time.
The Everglades NP is a good day out from Florida City (Homestead) Stop at the visitor centre for the short film/presentation about the Everglades makes the visit more interesting.
South Beach is an easy visit but the hotels are expensive and Spring Break may mean they are all booked anyway. The ArtDeco area is quite small as i am sure you will want a picture or two ;D
Hollywood Beach near Fort Lauderdale is worth a visit if you like to enjoy a cool beer and watch the girls go by on the boardwalk(concrete path)
Looking forward to seeing you in Sebring.
Phil
With its small streets and numerous BARS Key West is best explored on foot ;D
Some of my friends stayed here last month.right in the old town.
http://www.spanishgardensmotel.com/
Be sure to catch the sunset from Mallory pier lots of street preformers make the wait entertaining :)
The speed limit from Key Largo is 45mph (70kmh) most of the way so allow lots of time.
The Everglades NP is a good day out from Florida City (Homestead) Stop at the visitor centre for the short film/presentation about the Everglades makes the visit more interesting.
South Beach is an easy visit but the hotels are expensive and Spring Break may mean they are all booked anyway. The ArtDeco area is quite small as i am sure you will want a picture or two ;D
Hollywood Beach near Fort Lauderdale is worth a visit if you like to enjoy a cool beer and watch the girls go by on the boardwalk(concrete path)
Looking forward to seeing you in Sebring.
Phil
Title: Re: Hotels Miami/Keys
Post by: Kristof on February 14, 2012, 10:53:19 pm
Thanks for the info guys ! Looking into hotels right now.
Can 't wait to get on that plane ...
How did you guess that ? ;D
Can 't wait to get on that plane ...
l as i am sure you will want a picture or two ;D
How did you guess that ? ;D
