This hotel was a Gem. Customer service is on point. We checked in a t midnight with no problems flight was delayed. Everything and I mean everything was literally all around us. The Kardashian's store Dash was right behind our hotel including all the main highlight shopping store. Great restaurants and the beach was a skip across the street Now with that said the hotel is a bit worn down. Need some TLC for sure. But the room was decent. Carpet old and needs changing the bed was sleepable. The bathroom was clean but teeny tiny literally one person at a time. The AC blows very cold which was a plus for a hot humid weather outside this helps me sleep. Other than that over I would say weighing out the pros and cons I would come back. If you can afford something fancier that go for it but if your looking for a great deal in the heart of it all this hotel was great read more

George checked us in, he is very accommodating and helpful. An easy person to deal with, great energy all the time, and always welcoming. Thanks for making our week stay a home away from home. Continental breakfast is amazing, every morning the Croissant and Madeleine are baked fresh. George makes the best coffee and espresso. The morning breakfasts staff are all amazing. Very clean hotel because the cleaning staff are also very kind and helpful. Everyone seems to be happy working here which makes the energy of this hotel very pleasant. Ive had breakfast lunch and dinner here, all those times food has been more than satisfying and tasty. Great location close to everything but far enough from the hectic parts of ocean. Cvs around the corner and Walgreens. Walking distance to laundry and Collins street shopping behind the hotel. The hotel is under renovation but they've made it really workout for everyone and still very pretty out in the front dining area. Overall the staff is amazing which makes this hotel very pleasant and cozy! read more

This hotel is well situated because it's on the corner where the valet is. You can get dropped off there and go into the hotel whereas if you're at another hotel that's in the middle of the block you have to carry all your bags and everything all the way down the street into the hotel. George the receptionist was fantastic & the woman that took care of breakfast was wonderful and took care of us. It's a great economical hotel In a super location! We had an ocean view and it was worth it. read more

2 star hotel 5 star restaurant The rooms are small and very outdated. You can hear EVERYTHING. your neighbors and the ppl blasting their music outside. It's in the middle of everything which is good as far as location but bad for when u want to sleep. It is SO loud outside until 3am some nights ! Bring your ear plugs. There didn't seem to be any concierge/staff overnight which made it feel a little unsafe to me. This hotel has so much potential if they renovated. The place is def in need of a facelift. The restaurant on the other hand....amazing authentic seafood. So tasty, delicious and the love music and waiters were great read more

Just had an overall pleasant experience here. It's in a great location. The prices weren't bad at all. And the staff and all was phenomenal. There's no specific examples that I have for this. Other than, every time I had any dealings with anyone working here, from the desk to the cleaning women, I felt appreciated as I hope they did also. read more

Places like the Avalon have an amazing opportunity to be the experience tourist crave when they come to Miami Beach. But sadly its an opportunity lost. Let's start with the Pro's Location, Location Location, great spot nestled along the beach. The walk to the water was about 45 seconds and the concierge was helpful enough to give us some towels as we strolled out the front door. Which leads me to our the service of the concierge which was amazing. So helpful, energetic, courteous and seemed to be someone who really enjoyed their job. Con's. Attempting to use the valet service I would compare to establishing peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Circling the block not once, not twice but three times all resulted in no valet service. We ended up giving up and finding a garage 3 blocks away. If your looking for a place to actually sleep I would suggest staying anywhere but here. The heating and cooling unit (HVAC) turned on and off about every 15 minutes. This would have been fine for me if I were accustomed to sleeping in the same room as a running lawnmower but since I am not it was a real nuisance. If you have plans to sleep past 5 AM I would suggest looking somewhere else. Being that this establishment is on a corner the trash pick occurs right outside your window. If your not awake from the HVAC unit, a two ton garbage truck this will certainly do the trick. Conclusion- Unless you sleep like a hibernating grizzly or plan on falling into a coma while staying at the Avalon I would suggest looking elsewhere. If you do end up staying, bask in the service of the front desk and ask for earplugs. read more

I want to start by saying THANK YOU!!!! to GEORGE, I have not stayed @ the AVALON but my daughter and her Fiance will be in the next 24 hours. This review is to thank George for his great customer service on the one phone call and simple request of a simple pastry and note to be placed prior to my daughter check in on 3/12/2015, George with NO hesitation said YES!!! and asked that I contact him to confirm my request was taken care of. I am one where "Customer Service" speaks for itself and when you receive that at any place, that is the place where I want to return. George!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! YOU ROCK!!! to be cont..... I will let you all know if request was achieved... :) Shirley read more

this place was OK. we stayed there 5 days and it was just alright. The staff was very helpful, accomodating and honest. I left my cell phone at the hotel. i was willing to pay shipping for them to send it back to me, but the receptionist was very nice and sent it back to me free of charge. The actual hotel was pretty small and had a weird smell in the elevator/hallway, but considering we just slept there and were out and about most of the day anyways it really wasn't that big of a deal. the nice staff made up for it :) read more

Ok, first of all let me explain my review, I am giving a 2.5-3 star hotel 5 stars. Don't go here expecting the Ritz but this is why I gave it 5 stars: Location: Ocean Drive, 700 block and there is a public garage on 7th right behind the hotel, $20 a day, way better than valet if you don't need your car, which you don't. ON 7th in case you forgot ANYTHING it is in there, Eternity Beachwear & Market, seriously everything is in this store. Easy access to the beach across the street, short walk to all the shops and bars and restaurants. Directly behind the hotel on Collins is Puerto Saga, amazing Cuban. Restaurant: A Fish Called Avalon, we didn't eat there but regretted that, it looked very nice and was packed at night. Room: Very clean, updated not super long ago, ac blowing cold. Staff: Everyone we encountered was very nice and helpful. Booked: Through expedia which worked out fine. Been going to South Beach for years and it is hit or miss on Ocean Drive unless you are paying $400-500 a night and then sometimes it is still a disappointment so for the price this place was fabulous, will book there again soon! read more

Nice little hotel. On arrival the hotel looks nice with a classic car parked out the front giving it a bit if a retro theme. The lobby is small but to the point with the check in desk right in the middle. The dinning room in to the left as you walk in, offering a small but nice continental breakfast which is complimentary to all guest and well worth checking out. We did not eat at the evening restaurant as we found it a little pricy for what it offered, we walked down Collins street which has plenty of places to eat at reasonable costs if you go during their happy hours. Drinks can be nice and cheap during these times. The room we had was near the back of the hotel but still fairly nice. The bed was comfortable and clean, the bathroom fairly small but functional. They had a safe for use and they offer a fridge but if you are planning on cooling more than a six pack or two don't waste your time as it is very small. The location is fantastic right across the road from the beach, the hotel will provide beach towels for you, you just need to ask down at the desk and they will provide them for you. Staff are very helpful and knowledgable of the Miami beach and Miami area do if this is your first visit I would recommend using them for recommendations on where to eat and what to do. For the price this hotel is well located, maybe a little dated and in need if a renovation but definitely a good place to stay. read more

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Hotel not kept up. Very dated. Bathroom - shower was dripping all not toilet did not flush well required 2 flushes most of the time. Filter in ac unit in room was dirty needed to be scrubbed badly. Due to my allergies I am bothered by those things. Ice machine was down on first floor. So it was spring break ocean avenue was closed unable to access valet parking. Had to park as close as we could went in spoke to front desk staff to see what to do and where to park. Had to park down the street at a garage and pay and walk with luggage two large suit cases and bags. Front desk staff would not allow to cancel despite explaining we wanted something in a quieter area and not have to drag our luggage through the crowds and a block away. read more

Stayed here for one night and I'm glad that's all it was! After getting bumped from the Casanova Suites down the road, this is where we ended up. The lobby is decent enough, spacious and the receptionist was friendly. It was the rooms that were lacking. I could tell they recently updated a few of the items in the room: the TV, lamps, bed headboard, and a couple of the bathroom fixtures. It was the flooring that needed to be redone. The wood was creaky and uneven and there were multiple stains. The bed was very uncomfortable. I kept wishing for morning to come because I couldn't sleep! Noise from the street didn't really bother me but if you're a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. But, you have to expect it while staying on Ocean Drive. The breakfast was below par. Some fruit, baked goods, coffee...that's really it. Valet is $27 for the night. read more

Excellent location and the front desk attendant and staff was courteous and super helpful. This hotel is on the Ocean drive - once you park your car at the hotel(valet parking), you can explore the whole area by walk. Hotel is clean and tidy. Rooms are pretty good too. Will definitely come again. read more

This is a 3.5 star hotel. Not over the top amazing but for a good value on ocean drive it is a good place to stay. Nice enough rooms. Rooms Look bigger in the picture read more

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I stayed at the Avalon for a week getaway while it was cold in Chicago, so at this point anything that didn't require a jacket was great. I think the Avalon had a great location but the rooms were a little dated and small. It definitely was a boutique-esque hotel. Compared to some of the other hotels that I've stayed at in SoBe, I suppose it was pretty standard. I'm just glad it wasn't loud like the Clevelander or Catalina Beach Club. I agree with some of the other Yelpers that this is a hotel that you want to just sleep at. I couldn't imagine having to stay there all day. With that said it is very close to the beach. In fact, it's right across the street. Being located on 7th, it was also very convenient to most of the SoBe restuarants, bars and clubs. Overall we had an enjoyable stay here. If I stay here next time, I'm requesting for an ocean-view room. I'm not sure if it's because we booked through Orbitz but we got a view of the alley. read more

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I was happy with the Avalon. The price was extremely reasonable for a hotel on Ocean Drive (about $1,500 for four nights in late winter, booked through hotels.com). It's not 5-star luxury - don't expect the Delano - but it's perfectly comfortable, quiet and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and housekeeping was diligent in cleaning the room every day. My only complaint is that the rooms were small and somewhat cramped. It was a tight squeeze between the dresser and bed; could hardly swing a dead cat without hitting a wall (probably didn't help that we had three people staying in the room). The location is perfect. We had a partial ocean view, and it's only a 10-15 minute walk to Lincoln Road. There's a beach entrance right across the street. There's a restaurant on the ground level, but we did not have any problems with noise on the second floor. The restaurant also clearly caters to a more adult and professional crowd than other nearby hotel bars and eateries. The hotel provided a complimentary and pleasant continental breakfast. read more

I'm from California and took a celebration trip to south beach. We did a "bid" on Priceline.com and this is what we got. And I was a bit nervous about what to expect but do not regret getting this place one bit! Jorge, at the guest service desk was OVER THE TOP of amazing!!! (If you stay here, LISTEN TO HIS ADVICE! we didnt and regret it!) I would definitely give this place 5stars if it wasn't for the power cleaning going on at 230 in the morning in the alley under our window. Pros: GEUST SERVICE!! The rooms could use a make over but they seem clean Bed was comfy The view Distance to the beach/bars/clubs Continental breakfast Cons: Thin walls, noisey alleys Valet only (boo) $27 a day Traffic at certain hours can delay the arrival of your car via valet. (Plan ahead) Overall I WILL stay here again! But Book through the hotel (not a third party ex Priceline or kayak etc) it would have been cheaper for us. But it was the perfect place and so simple with over the top on customer service! The noisey alley really killed it for us, but the pros out weigh the cons by far! read more

Staying here with my company and was just refused to be served ginger beer for my business associate who doesn't drink alcohol. The manager had to be brought into the situation, and he initially refused in an unkindly manner. I had to explain more than once that my associate doesn't drink, which is absolutely unnecessary. The location and view is great but customer service is definitely not a priority. *Edit: Since my initial review, the staff at Avalon has been absolutely fantastic. They've been very accommodating to both me and my company. Both the hotel and the restaurant staff have been kind and welcoming from sunrise to sunset. I would like to especially thank the front desk clerk Jorge, for always making sure I'm content with my state. Thank you for your services. read more

Amazing service!! Throughout our entire stay the entire staff was attentive and willing to go the extra mile to provide for their customers from the front desk (Edith was a sweetheart) to room staff. The rooms were a bit small but we had an amazing frontal ocean view and did not mind (it's also a beachfront boutique hotel which is expected going to have smaller sized rooms). Don't expect a luxurious ritzy hotel, but the room was clean and simple and in working order. The continental breakfast is a plus :) Location is impeccable in hard to beat. Definitely will be back to stay here if we are in Miami beach again. If you have some money saved up, try the restaurant downstairs. Its amazingly delicious. read more

Love the hotel. Very clean. It is older but it does have character. Perfect spot to be close to the beach. Close to night life and dinning up and down the strip. Front desk manager was pleasant and very accommodating. I would suggest this place considering cost and locality as a great place to stay! read more

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My best friend and I planned a last minute trip to Miami and ending up booking 4 nights at the Avalon Hotel at a great rate. We had previously called about an early check in because we landed at 6 A.M. and were told check in was at 3. We went to the hotel at 7 A.M. with our luggage hoping to get some storage, when we were greeted by the manager George. George was absolutely incredible. He actually allowed us to check in right there at 7 A.M. and even allowed us a late check out our last day and luggage storage because our flight was late in the day. In addition, George was so generous with his time and effort, making sure we were as pleased as we could be. The Avalon is a beautiful hotel with an incredible location, and the manager George's wonderful hospitality was just the cherry on top. read more

So I'm posting this while waiting for my flight back home to LAS... Here are the Pros: George at the front desk is AMAZING! He wrote down all the places to go in Miami Beach and Wynwood. Great personality and truly besides being right across from the beach he made the stay at the Avalon worth it! It's on the beach next to all the excitement! They have a love band the plays at night. Cons: The rooms are dated but that's to be expected when staying in that type of hotel on Ocean. The beds are pretty hard. All in all would I come back again...yes because of the excellent customer service I received by George and of course the beach! read more

I wouldn't stay here again. The proximity to the beach was awesome, George at the front desk was amazing and the bartender at night was great. That's the end of my positive part of this review. They ran out of towels! You're a hotel, how does that happen?! Edith at the front desk is a manager, yet she lacks customer service or problem solving skills. The rooms are tiny and lacking in outlets. You're clearly paying for location, but they are not investing much in the building or supplies. They claimed they didn't have a first aid kit...you have a kitchen, there's a kit somewhere. The next morning it was George to the rescue, he was the best part of that place. Check out was a pain in the ass. I'd rather have a longer walk to the beach. read more

I wish I could recall the name of the fella at check in. My husband and I thought he was phenomenal with his professionalism and welcoming personality! read more

Definitely an old hotel- we had a great stay. First of all breakfast was wonderful- plenty of options. Home baked pastries to DIE for, egg muffins so good, cereal fruit yogurt, good coffee and tea. Rooms clean, a good sleep. Bathrooms CLEAN. We had 2 because our blinds broke- they didn't waste time fixing they just gave us a new room right away! Both rooms clean. No noise- ocean drive is a noisy place and we had no issues sleeping. Location is PERFECT. They provide beach chairs. I'd bring your own beach towels but they do provide some cheap ones. Staff very nice. We would for SURE stay again. read more

Loved this hotel!! The location is perfect. Check-In process was smooth, and the staff were very friendly and informative. The bar was great, and bar staff were amazing. Only got to stay one night due to a cruise the next day, but I would definitely return! It's very close to the cruise port as well! read more

This hotel is horrible. The wasn't one plug in the room that worked the rooms are old and outdated. The rooms are very small. Everything closes at 9 there. You can't even sit on there front porch they asked us to moved away off the porch because they needed to clean and put the chairs away. The continental breakfast is a joke. You have to tell them what you want you you get a cup of coffee or tea a biscuit and a small cup of fruit. No pool. No evening entertainment no bar no happy hour nothing it really sucks. They really need to renovate read more

Front desk lady was rude since we walked in the building. Yelling across the hall over customers she was already helping for us to come to the desk so we can check in to ensure we were hotel guests. Then to find out there was a misunderstanding where Expedia cancelled our reservation without informing us. Expedia blamed the hotel and the front desk at Avalon blamed Expedia and had no consideration that we were now left with all our baggage and no room walking up and down south beach searching for an available space on a busy sold out day! Instead of being understanding of our situation front desk continued to blame us and Expedia for the misunderstanding.. absolutely rude and lacks customer service skills. Will not be returning to this hotel!!!!' read more

Seriously the best deal on Ocean Drive. Great location , great A/c and very quite. In your room charge it includes breakfest , two beach chairs ,towels and wine /cheese from. 5-6. Breakfest worth atleast $25.00. Two chairs aday $40. Wine/cheese. Etc $50-100 Cost of room Free. ! read more

Currently in our very plain and simple room. The music from downstairs (we are on the third floor) is so loud, we feel the vibration in our room. Very noisy outside and not enough insulation to keep the noise out. Seems they are more interested in the street party than their motel guests. Seriously consider staying someplace else. read more

Roaches. Roaches. Roaches. One the first night, two the second, and about 5 the third. Plus little crawly critters in the bathroom at all times. Rooms are small and bare bones - not as pictured on website. Staff was nice, but roaches are inexcusable. read more

I just have to say who ever hired George the entrance is a smart guy. Just the person you want at the front, amazing customer service and very attentive. I just got off a 7 day cruise and he blew their customer service out of the water. George keep doing what your doing brother. read more

If you are looking for a clean and quiet hotel this is not the place for you. Upon arriving we noticed that the room was outdated and the bathroom was very dirty. Also, the room was extremely noisy due to our room being over the kitchen. We could hear loud voices as well as dishes and silverware banging around all night. I feel confident that if we lifted the carpet we would be looking into the kitchen! To top it off, as we were leaving the hotel we stopped at the small coffee shop that they have there and ordered an ICED coffee only to receive a hot coffee that was overflowing from the cup and had to be thrown out. Will not be returning. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Avalon for about 4 nights. This hotel is older but very well taken care of. After walking down the strip of hotels on ocean dr, we realized we had picked the best one. There are too many reasons why but you have to trust me on it. Every hotel here has a restaurant or bar in the front. Beware of all the employees trying to reel you in as you walk by. It becomes very annoying. At the Avalon, there is no bar or restaurant until 6 pm. It is a very classy and candlelight restaurant. They will not stand outside and beg you to come and eat like the other hotels do. The hotel is very nice on the inside with an all white theme. Free wifi all day. Free breakfast in the morning, great channels on the tv, and everything is restocked every morning. The bed is made with new sheets, they bring new towels, new soaps, lotion and you can't forget the k-cup machine. If we come to south beach again, I would pick the Avalon for our stay. We loved it. read more

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Great location close to everything and across from the beach. Staff was the best, so caring and helpful...very accommodating! The rooms and halls are outdated and a little musty, but we only had the room for sleeping because we were always out and about, and the beds were clean and comfortable so it was okay. read more

We just stayed here for a night and had a really horrible experience. We originally booked the south seas hotel and we were were called two days before we arrived and told the south seas was sold out but that they would relocate our reservation to their other hotel the Avalon for the same price. We had no choice but to accept because all other good hotels were booked by the time they told us. We had a car which we wanted to valet and after waiting ten minutes for valet to show up outside I went in and asked the front desk for some help and he told me to wait for the valet as they were just busy. After driving around for awhile I finally illegally parked the car and took my luggage out. No one offered to help with the bags although about eight employees watched me struggle with them up all the front stairs. The man at the front desk could not have been more rude. And the parking? We had to chase the valet man down at the hotel next door (same valet man for ten hotels on the block) and beg him to take the car. He took his time getting around to it. When we checked out the next morning, they tried to charge us over $100 more then what we were supposed to pay at the South Seas. We refused, and were told a manager would contact us about it. While this was going on, I felt something crawling on my foot, looked down, and saw a GIANT cockroach. It was really the last straw. Not to mention the hotel desk is their supposed 5 star restaurant "a fish called Avalon" I'm sure they would lose their stars if the health inspectors knew about the cockroach problem. The rooms are small and in need of an update. The walls are thin and you can hear music all night along with everyone below and above you. Yes, location is ideal- right across from the beach and in the center of clubs and shopping and cafes, but do not let that trick you into staying here. We called and complained and eventually got the manager on the phone and were charged the correct price. They also did not charge us for the valet after we told them what a nightmare it had been, but I still would never stay in this hotel again. Go to the Catalina or hotel Victor, they are much nicer for the same price. read more

We had a great time at the AVALON because it is directly across from the beach, the FREE breakfast was actually good with essentials ,nothing fancy such as boiled eggs, fresh fruit, bread, yogurt, coffee, cereal, fresh orange juice and was a great way to start out eating breakfast on the patio of the hotel. We cannot thank EDITH enough from the front desk staff because she took great care of us and told us all about South Beach and and made our stay special. George at the front desk was also great with his positive attitude and advice about where to go on SOUTHBEACH. This hotel is in walking distance to all of what MIAMI , SOUTH BEACH is known for. My Girlfriend liked that the bathroom was super clean and that it was directly across the street from the beach. Because it is directly located on the strip you will hear some of the outside music from cars and bars in your bedroom ( we were on the third floor), but I am sure you will hear that from any hotel located on the strip in south beach. But for the price, location, and quality of simple breakfast it is MORE than worth it, just bring some ear plugs if you are a super light sleeper. What is great also is that there are NO hidden fees and the security deposit was way lower than other hotels only like $35 a day and if you pay in cash you will get it right back when you checkout instead of waiting for the payment on your credit card. We stayed on a tuesday,weds, & thursday in a room with a king bed and we loved the very reasonable price and you could not beat the location on SOUTH BEACH. The air conditioner was strong and cold and bathroom was spacious and clean. If you are looking to stay at a hotel on SOUTH BEACH so that you are close to the beach and is not to expensive i would suggest THE AVALON. They provided us with free beach towels and we just walked a few blocks away to CVS and bought a cheap beach umbrella and enjoyed the beach. I would suggest staying here if your goal is to mainly stay at the beach all day and if you wanted to walk around south beach without driving. Below are some great places to eat as well: lasandwicherie - AMAZING SANDWHICHS CHEAP PRICES / WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH Havana 1957 - Española Way Cuban Restaurant AMAZING CUBAN FOOD!!! YOU WILL ENJOY THE CUBANO PLATTER We had a blast at AVALON and plan to go back within the next year , see you soon miami! read more

I stayed here three nights in July 2015 and it was just OK. The room was really small. Two double beds and barely any room to walk around them on either side. The bathroom was tiny with a pedestal sink (pedestal sinks should only be in half bathrooms). There was one small glass shelf in there which, combined with the pedestal sink, was a nightmare for putting out toiletries or putting on makeup. The iron in the room didn't work and spit water all over my friends clothes. The location was the absolute best thing about this hotel. Right in the thick of things on the beach and walking distance to hang outs. I had dinner at the hotel the first night there and was not impressed. It was expensive and the food was just ok. The breakfast was nothing special just preprocessed everything and a handful of fruit. And the staff told us we couldn't bring anything to our room! It's a bagel! I didn't load a bag full of food. I wasn't happy. The staff was friendly and I had no issues with the young man at the front desk. The older woman was a little snippy and not as helpful as he was. The tipper topper of inconveniences was the fact that their on site pool was under renovation so we were directed to the pool at a sister site which was a good ways away from the hotel. Who is doing that? Walking a distance to use the pool at another hotel and walking back to your hotel? Their website was misleading making it seem as though the sister site was much closer than it actually was. I wouldn't stay here again. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Avalon to see what the hype was regarding ocean dr. The hotel has prime location and a great vintage front as well as lobby. That's about where the charm ends. The halls and rooms of the hotel look like the places that rent by the hour seen in movies. The walls were thin, there was no extra security lock on room door. It seemed quite sketchy. Location is ideal if you are into heavy drinking, lots of smokers and chaos. It's a shame the hotel was in such disrepair, it has the potential to be a gorgeous hotel while maintaining the vintage features. read more

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I would like to say that I was disappointed in my stay here. Pictures on site do not look anything like where I stayed. The rooms I had smelt moldy, the furniture was old, curtains hanging off, bathroom was not entirely clean and the towels looked so liked you used them to wash cars with. Furthermore, the evening customer service rep was horrible. I expressed I was going to write a review and his response " go ahead" in an aloof/I don't care way.  By the way, your elevator inspection is old and I am considering letting the health inspectors know some other concerns I found. Very disappointed I spent over $400 to stay here. read more