Tribute Portfolio Resort Royal Palm South Beach MiamivsFreehand Miami
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Royal Palm South Beach Miami, A Tribute Portfolio Resort ranks marginally better than Freehand Miami. Royal Palm South Beach Miami, A Tribute Portfolio Resort is ranked #40 in Miami with recommendations from 15 publications including Star Service, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Tribute Portfolio Resort Royal Palm South Beach Miami Show All Reviews
1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $132/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The new rooms are a big improvement over the past, with warm sleek period fashions blending with current contemporary modes." Full review
BlackBook
"Artsy hotel brings the sophisticated Manhattan vibe to South Beach, where sophisticated Manhattan people spend their winters."
Gayot
"This oceanfront hotel was designed by Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studio and features all you want from a South Beach location."
Zagat
"Ocean-hued rooms offer free WiFi, organic bath products, all-natural bedding and water or city views, and on-site restaurants specialize in locally sourced seafood."
Star Service
"Sitting somewhere in between a pleasant Sheraton and a lively W, Tribute Portfolio aims to provide a mid- to upper-midrange experience." Full review
Fodor's
"The latest "it" hotel to grace South Beach, the James Royal Palm is a daily celebration of art deco, Art Basel, modernity, and design detail... "luxury liberated."" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A retro vibe permeates the Royal Palm South Beach, an 393-room Art Deco high-rise that fronts Miami Beach." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Lots of cool amenities to make you feel good about staying here ( organic toiletries, fancy bedding, high end goodies for your dog)." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"After a major renovation to this historic property by The James Hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach has changed hands to become a part of Starwood’s Tribute Portfolio." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic beachfront SoBe property with two pools, a spa and top-notch restaurant." Full review
Freehand Miami 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."
Oyster
3.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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.