South Beach - Hotels

Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can walk
and not have to drive?

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:21:28 -0500, "paddy_nyr"
wrote:

Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can walk
and not have to drive?

South Beach is entirely walkable.

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On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:35:15 -0700, Hatunen wrote:


South Beach is entirely walkable.

It depends on your definition of walking. It's a decent hike from 1st
to north of Lincoln Rd. It's an easy walk but will take some time.

"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can
walk and not have to drive?


There are lots of hotels right on Ocean Drive:
They vary in price and atmosphere so think about each. Some are great if
you're a 22 yr old and want to party all night ( The Clevelander, Pelican)
and others are not so centrally located , but are much quieter.
http://www.gmcvb.com/visitors/accommodations.asp

www.hotels.com has 'em all too.

I'll be there in a few weeks myself for some fishing, then the Pro bowl.
Narrow down what you are looking for and reply - I have a lot of
bookmarks. This is a few years old, but you'll get the idea: good
overview -
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/3...outh-beach.htm

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:54:13 -0500, Brian
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:35:15 -0700, Hatunen wrote:


South Beach is entirely walkable.

It depends on your definition of walking. It's a decent hike from 1st
to north of Lincoln Rd. It's an easy walk but will take some time.

Roughly how far is it?

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On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:20:52 -0700, Hatunen
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:54:13 -0500, Brian
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:35:15 -0700, Hatunen wrote:


South Beach is entirely walkable.

It depends on your definition of walking. It's a decent hike from 1st
to north of Lincoln Rd. It's an easy walk but will take some time.

Roughly how far is it?

Ah. Mappquest says it's about 1.6 miles.

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************* DAVE HATUNEN ) *************
* Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow *
* My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps *

In article ews.net,
"paddy_nyr" wrote:

Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can walk
and not have to drive?

There are tons of hotels in that area on the beach or within a short
walk. What's your price range? Have you checked http://www.hotels.com
http://www.expedia.com and other travel web sites to see what's
available in your price range? If not, you should.

"- Bobb -" wrote in message
...

"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can
walk and not have to drive?


There are lots of hotels right on Ocean Drive:
They vary in price and atmosphere so think about each. Some are great if
you're a 22 yr old and want to party all night ( The Clevelander, Pelican)
and others are not so centrally located , but are much quieter.
http://www.gmcvb.com/visitors/accommodations.asp

www.hotels.com has 'em all too.

I'll be there in a few weeks myself for some fishing, then the Pro bowl.
Narrow down what you are looking for and reply - I have a lot of
bookmarks. This is a few years old, but you'll get the idea: good
overview -
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/3...outh-beach.htm

I'm heading down there with my wife and we are in out mid-40's and what we
are trying to avoid is places like ( The Clevelander, Pelican) with the 22
yr old crowd. I went to hotels.com and there are alot and it's tough when
you don't know what type of atmosphere the hotel might be i.e. ( The
Clevelander, Pelican). The last thing I want is hearing a bunch of 22 yr
olds screaming and yelling in the pool or hallway at 3 am.

Thanks
..

"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...

"- Bobb -" wrote in message
...

"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can
walk and not have to drive?


There are lots of hotels right on Ocean Drive:
They vary in price and atmosphere so think about each. Some are great
if you're a 22 yr old and want to party all night ( The Clevelander,
Pelican) and others are not so centrally located , but are much
quieter.
http://www.gmcvb.com/visitors/accommodations.asp

www.hotels.com has 'em all too.

I'll be there in a few weeks myself for some fishing, then the Pro
bowl.
Narrow down what you are looking for and reply - I have a lot of
bookmarks. This is a few years old, but you'll get the idea: good
overview -
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/3...outh-beach.htm

I'm heading down there with my wife and we are in out mid-40's and what
we are trying to avoid is places like ( The Clevelander, Pelican) with
the 22 yr old crowd. I went to hotels.com and there are alot and it's
tough when you don't know what type of atmosphere the hotel might be
i.e. ( The Clevelander, Pelican). The last thing I want is hearing a
bunch of 22 yr olds screaming and yelling in the pool or hallway at 3
am.

Thanks
.
Ok - that's ONE item...

2. I still don't know you're price range ( ON Ocean Drive is NOT cheap in
Jan/Feb), but I can tell you I've stayed at The Avalon in the past ( and
this time too). It's about $250/night+tax. Book online and if AAA or other
affiliations there are discounts. It's NOT in the middle of the beach -
more toward the channel. ... let me ask ...
3. Why South Beach ? What are you going to do there ? Relax ? Peoplewatch?
See the sights? Sit by the pool ? Have room service and a massage ? etc.

Think about it and " on a map of the beach, do you care if ON Ocean Ave ?
Ocean view from room ? ( more $$)
What about one block back ? ...
http://www.avalonhotel.com/area-miami-beach.html

http://miami.hotelguide.net/hl1sb.htm

We've go fishing every Jan/Feb and have tried many on Ocean Ave and many
(most) are older places that are NOT up to " Marriot" standards. You're
paying for location. There are some newer ones that meet" Marriot
standards ", but VERY big $$$. I'd be hestitant to even summarize since
they change so much from year to year - sometimes overhauled/updated /
sometimes looks like nothing has changed at all - maybe not even vacuumed
since last year.
For instance, the Breakwater was being overhauled last year ( it needed
it) so it MIGHT be very nice now - or maybe still doing it ??
I'll leave that info to locals/ recent visitors.
We spend no time in the room so not important to us.
Look here for feedback on Avalon and you'll see what I mean: it depends on
what you need/want in a hotel. Some HATED it - Others said Good.
http://www.hotels.com/property.do?sortBy=NAME&CIMonth=-1&mtnHotelID=283027&numrooms=1&searchMtmPropertySu pplierId=&destination=E328249E-CD93-47E7-B77B-CE1F1341B6E0&paging=1&acDestinationType=1&allPrope rtyTypesSelected=true&searchID=AC102645-4D0A-B911-7A22-A39176907C0D&COYear=2008&selected=rev&propertyIdsT oCompareString=&CIYear=2008&usertypedcity=South%20 Beach&alternateSell=&searchType=&acDestinationId=E 328249E-CD93-47E7-B77B-CE1F1341B6E0&CIDay=-1&PSRC=OT2&roomOccupancyString=1||2|0|0&CODay=-1&TSRC=1&COMonth=-1

So at hotels.com, search for " SOUTH BEACH,FL " and if you've never
used hotels.com ( or similiar) they usually rank them by " whichever gives
best kickback to them", so choose YOUR option from the table (
price/distance,etc) , not their " suggestions".

Well why go to South Beach then ?
It's icky and not so wonderful as they say...
The beach is not even nice.
Better places north and south.

"- Bobb -" a écrit dans le message de
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"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...

"- Bobb -" wrote in message
...

"paddy_nyr" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Any recommendations on hotels within the South Beach area where we can
walk and not have to drive?


There are lots of hotels right on Ocean Drive:
They vary in price and atmosphere so think about each. Some are great if
you're a 22 yr old and want to party all night ( The Clevelander,
Pelican) and others are not so centrally located , but are much quieter.
http://www.gmcvb.com/visitors/accommodations.asp

www.hotels.com has 'em all too.

I'll be there in a few weeks myself for some fishing, then the Pro bowl.
Narrow down what you are looking for and reply - I have a lot of
bookmarks. This is a few years old, but you'll get the idea: good
overview -
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/3...outh-beach.htm

I'm heading down there with my wife and we are in out mid-40's and what
we are trying to avoid is places like ( The Clevelander, Pelican) with
the 22 yr old crowd. I went to hotels.com and there are alot and it's
tough when you don't know what type of atmosphere the hotel might be i.e.
( The Clevelander, Pelican). The last thing I want is hearing a bunch of
22 yr olds screaming and yelling in the pool or hallway at 3 am.

Thanks
.
Ok - that's ONE item...

2. I still don't know you're price range ( ON Ocean Drive is NOT cheap in
Jan/Feb), but I can tell you I've stayed at The Avalon in the past ( and
this time too). It's about $250/night+tax. Book online and if AAA or other
affiliations there are discounts. It's NOT in the middle of the beach -
more toward the channel. ... let me ask ...
3. Why South Beach ? What are you going to do there ? Relax ? Peoplewatch?
See the sights? Sit by the pool ? Have room service and a massage ? etc.

Think about it and " on a map of the beach, do you care if ON Ocean Ave ?
Ocean view from room ? ( more $$)
What about one block back ? ...
http://www.avalonhotel.com/area-miami-beach.html

http://miami.hotelguide.net/hl1sb.htm

We've go fishing every Jan/Feb and have tried many on Ocean Ave and many
(most) are older places that are NOT up to " Marriot" standards. You're
paying for location. There are some newer ones that meet" Marriot
standards ", but VERY big $$$. I'd be hestitant to even summarize since
they change so much from year to year - sometimes overhauled/updated /
sometimes looks like nothing has changed at all - maybe not even vacuumed
since last year.
For instance, the Breakwater was being overhauled last year ( it needed
it) so it MIGHT be very nice now - or maybe still doing it ??
I'll leave that info to locals/ recent visitors.
We spend no time in the room so not important to us.
Look here for feedback on Avalon and you'll see what I mean: it depends on
what you need/want in a hotel. Some HATED it - Others said Good.
http://www.hotels.com/property.do?sortBy=NAME&CIMonth=-1&mtnHotelID=283027&numrooms=1&searchMtmPropertySu pplierId=&destination=E328249E-CD93-47E7-B77B-CE1F1341B6E0&paging=1&acDestinationType=1&allPrope rtyTypesSelected=true&searchID=AC102645-4D0A-B911-7A22-A39176907C0D&COYear=2008&selected=rev&propertyIdsT oCompareString=&CIYear=2008&usertypedcity=South%20 Beach&alternateSell=&searchType=&acDestinationId=E 328249E-CD93-47E7-B77B-CE1F1341B6E0&CIDay=-1&PSRC=OT2&roomOccupancyString=1||2|0|0&CODay=-1&TSRC=1&COMonth=-1

So at hotels.com, search for " SOUTH BEACH,FL " and if you've never
used hotels.com ( or similiar) they usually rank them by " whichever gives
best kickback to them", so choose YOUR option from the table (
price/distance,etc) , not their " suggestions".