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SLS South BeachvsFreehand Miami
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, SLS South Beach is the choice of most writers compared to Freehand Miami. SLS South Beach is ranked #6 in Miami with approval from 15 reviewers including Wallpaper, Oyster and Jetsetter.
SLS South Beach
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $289/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The new SLS is a modern Shakespearean stage for today's Romeos, Juliets and Richard IIIs, whose narcissistic tendencies are exceeded only by their ability to spend cold hard cash." Full review
Gayot "The production and design team behind this property aimed to redefine contemporary hospitality through creativity, innovation and cooperative efforts with experts such as designer Philippe Starck."
BlackBook "The reigning princes of LA nightlife, sbe, expand their empire into the Magic City with the swish new SLS Hotel South Beach."
Zagat4.7
"Designer Philippe Starck's signature white decor includes a French twist in this beachfront boutique's guestrooms, where wall hangings evoke 18th-century carved headboards."
Fodor's "Smack in the center of South Beach, the SLS Hotel marks designer Philippe Starck's triumphant large-scale return to South Beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A 1939 Art Deco landmark has been reborn thanks to nightlife mogul Sam Nazarian and design ace Philippe Starck—the duo behind SLS’s sleek Beverly Hills flagship." Full review
Wallpaper "The reception is inspired by a retro-styled American 'sleep-away' camp... while the guest rooms have a traditional old world feel, echoing France's pre-Revolutionary royal court." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the trendiest spots for party people along South Beach’s glittering Collins Avenue, the SLS South Beach is home to Hyde Beach nightclub, The Bazaar by José Andrés and Katsuya restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "A glitzy homage to South Beach decadence, complete with a celebrity pool scene and naughty touches like mirrored ceilings." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "SLS South Beach, Miami, is as much of a fusion dish as its surroundings." 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.
