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Review: Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach South Beach

Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach South Beach
Country United States
City Miami
Room Type Double Queen Beds
Loyalty Program Status Titanium Elite
Points Per Night 35 000
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Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach South Beach
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To the point This is our review of the Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach South Beach hotel, well suited for families visiting Miami Beach.

After a stay at the Element Miami International Airport and a family trip to the Everglades, we decided to spend a night at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach.

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Location

The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach is located in Miami Beach just off Venetian Way (one of the arteries connecting Miami Downtown to Miami Beach).

You are less than 5 minutes walk from the shops on Lincoln Road. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the beach.

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Reservation

We booked our stay at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach at the last minute. At the time of our visit, the hotel rates were particularly high. We were lucky enough to get our night for 35,000 points.

This hotel is a good candidate to use the free hotel night certificate that comes with the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Details

Parking 40 USD per day Breakfast included Yes
Swimming pool Yes (heated outdoor) Room with balcony No
Spa No Room with kitchenette No
Fitness room Yes Lounge No
Restaurant Yes USB sockets in the room No
Accepts animals Yes Smart TV Yes
Mobile card Yes Shower/Bath Shower

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Reception

When we arrived at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach, several airline captains were also checking in.

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The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach‘s reception area is bright and modern. In a few minutes, we will get the cards of our room.

Next to the reception is The Market (a standard convenience store in the Residence Inn chain) as well as two computers and a printer.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Room

Travelling with two children, the choice of a room with two queen beds is essential. Although we are on the street side, we will not be disturbed by the noise.

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This standard room has a nice size and a sofa bed: enough to accommodate up to 6 people (or 2 adults and 4 children).

The bathroom has a large shower with products in reusable bottles (a good point for the ecology).

Very nice: there is a Traders Joe’s grocery store across the street (this grocery store accepts American Express and therefore the American Express Cobalt® Card to get 5 points per dollar). A little further on is a Publix grocery store.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - Services

Complimentary breakfast

Always a favourite with families at Residence Inn hotels: breakfast is included, regardless of your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status. This is definitely the case at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach.

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The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach‘s breakfast room is right next to a canal, and it’s nice and bright in the morning.

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If you have drinks at your hotel’s bars and restaurants, don’t forget to charge these expenses to your room bill, earning up to 17.5 points per dollar based on your Marriott Bonvoy status!

When you check out, pay with your Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card to earn 5 points per dollar!

Swimming pool

The rooftop pool at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach is excellent and offers beautiful views of Miami. On the other hand, the air conditioning outlets are rather noisy.

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Beach

Be aware that as part of the $25 per night resort fee charged by the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach hotel, you get a free shuttle to Miami Beach and two sunbeds at a private partner beach.

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Parking

Indoor parking is available at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach for $40 per day. However, we chose to park our rental car at a nearby public parking lot.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach - General Impression

The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach hotel ticks all the boxes in my opinion for a family stay in Miami Beach without blowing the budget. The only regret: the resort fee imposed by the establishment (but paid off if you go to the beach).

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Audrey
Mother of two young children, pharmacist, travel hacker's wife and frequent traveller, Audrey shares her advices and destinations recommendations on milesopedia.

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