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Loews Miami Beach HotelvsFreehand Miami
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Loews Miami Beach Hotel scores significantly better than Freehand Miami. Loews Miami Beach Hotel comes in at #11 in Miami with accolades from 15 publications such as Not For Tourists, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $413/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Loews is one of the largest hotels on South Beach, consuming an unprecedented 900 feet of oceanfront." Full review
Fodor's "A two-tower 800-room megahotel with top-tier amenities... good for families, businesspeople, groups, and pet-lovers." Full review
Lonely Planet "If for some reason you’re missing big, conventioneer-style boxes, come to Loews." Full review
OysterLuxury
"An extravagant, 790-room beachfront giant geared toward service, the Loews has the features of a mega-resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Loews is a conventioneer’s dream come true, with lush tropical landscaping, Emeril’s Miami Beach restaurant, a big tropically landscaped pool, and the occasional celebrity sighting."
Time Out "This massive convention hotel is peppered with name-tagged conventioneers, but if you like big, it's got your name on it too: 790 rooms, including 57 suites, some with sea views." Full review
Star Service "Occupying 900 feet of prime beach at the northern edge of South Beach, a quick stroll from Lincoln Road's shops and restaurants and three blocks from the convention center." Full review
Gayot "Nestled into South Beach's vibrant Art Deco District, Loews Miami Beach Hotel flaunts a 'SoBe style' fusion of cosmopolitan and Deco influences, creating beachfront elegance for hip visitors."
BlackBook "Shop, sun, spa, swim, dine, drink, and dip under the limbo stick within steps of your comfy bed."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The grandiose Loews Miami Beach Hotel has a prime beachfront spot in Miami’s glittery South Beach neighborhood." Full review
Freehand Miami BlackBook Gayot Oyster
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Show All Reviews
2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $24/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
BlackBook "It's all about cheap charm. The reimagined Indian Creek Hotel becomes a traditional art deco hostel."
Gayot "Just two blocks from the beach, the Freehand Miami has repurposed the 1930s Indian Creek Hotel with outstanding results."
Oyster3.0
"A hostel for sophisticated young travelers who care about style, atmosphere, and a good party." Full review
Afar Magazine "Room decor includes vividly colorful modern art and Mexican blankets, and free Wi-Fi is available. There are also private rooms that come with work desks and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Lonely Planet "Get your room key – attached to a plastic alligator – and walk through the old Miami lobby, spruced up with souvenir-stand schlock, to your comfortable, earthy-warm digs." Full review
Jetsetter "A hip Miami Beach hostel with designer interiors and plenty of buzz from prestigious travel publications." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"At once one of Miami’s trendiest and most affordable hotels. There is a lush, inviting courtyard and pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Freehand Miami is a hip hostel-esque stay for sociable millennials." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Freehand isn't your only choice of an inexpensive stay in South Beach, but it's absolutely the best one." Full review
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There’s also a guest kitchen, which is open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Just make sure you remembered to bring your own food and don’t try to steal someone else’s.
Time Out "Small, intimate and quirky, the Freehand has more character than many of its South Beach competitors." Full review
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It is technically a hostel, so you can choose from shared rooms for four or eight or private rooms for two.
