Great, if old, hotel in South Beach, a couple blocks from Versace's mansion. No frills, but very reasonably priced (about $80 online in December) and relatively clean. Shower a bit cramped for a large person, small and low on water pressure. Nice (read, quaint, not luxe) bar area in lobby and the typical gimme-all-you-got-in-your-wallet South Beach restaurant spilling out onto the sidewalk of Ocean Drive. Stick to happy hour period, 4-7, for food and drink specials within economic reason, or haul in your own from elswhere. There is a modest continental breakfast each morning. Parking is non-existent, for the most part, vis a vis the size of the typical crown at any time. You will find a valet service outside the hotel - all along Ocean Drive in fact - which is about the only option, and it's $25 per day for unlimited parking including bringing your car to and from your hotel as needed. Beach is directly across the street. There are many interesting opportunities for people watching and exotic car watching, and plenty of places to load up on souvenirs nearby. Great location. You save on the modest facilities, and pay it up in parking, food, and otherwise due to the popularity of the area. Overall it's an interesting, pleasant experience, if you don't demand 4 star accommodations.
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