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W MiamivsFreehand Miami
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Freehand Miami ranks slightly better than W Miami. Freehand Miami comes in at 80 with endorsements from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Afar Magazine.
W Miami
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Zagat
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Gayot
The Telegraph
Time Out Show All Reviews
485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
From $259/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the few condo-hotel combos to open before the bust, the trendy Kelly Wearstler-designed Viceroy is located on prime real estate on Biscayne Bay." Full review
Concierge "So, if you're heading to Miami solely to rock your neon thong on Ocean Drive, the Viceroy won't interest you—but it's perfect for a spa weekend in the sun."
Travel + Leisure "Kor Hotels and its design doyenne Kelly Wearstler strike again—this time in downtown Miami." Full review
Star Service "There is a certain elegance that ties the place together, and the location, set in the heart of a towering condominium complex, adds a lively air to the place. " Full review
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Request higher floors—guest rooms are on floors 3 through 14—for better light; panoramic top-floor units are reserved for residents.
Zagat4.0
"The "ultimate in hip", this "very chic" hotel in a "prime" Brickell Area location near the "finest" restaurants caters to the "beautiful people" with "excellent" rooms featuring Sferra bedding."
Jetsetter "You can count on Miami to bring on the heat: Among its downtown offerings, the Kelly Wearstler–designed Viceroy Hotel has a distinctly urban vibe and hip waterfront flair. It takes..." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel cultivates a brash, supersophisticated Miami attitude, likely stemming from its flawless guest rooms." Full review
Gayot "Iconic style sets the tone in one of the city's trendiest hotels."
The Telegraph8.0
"W Miami, formerly the Viceroy, is a slick, stylish hotel, perfect for business or leisure travellers." Full review
Time Out "Guests have the choice of standard rooms or suites, most with spectacular views of Downtown and Brickell." 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.
