Pelican HotelvsHotel Astor Powered by LuxUrban
Hotel Astor and Pelican Hotel are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Pelican Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Astor. Pelican Hotel ranks #36 in Miami with accolades from 12 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Oyster.
Pelican Hotel Show All Reviews
826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The hotel attracts European families, fashion types, and even Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who is said to be partial to Penthouse One."
Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the owners of Diesel jeans purchased the Pelican in 1999, they started scouring garage sales for just the right ingredients to fuel a mad experiment." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Italian clothing company Diesel, the Pelican Hotel is an eclectic property in the midst of Ocean Drive’s bustling nightlife scene." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A self-described “toy hotel”, the Pelican is owned by the creative geniuses who own the Diesel brand."
Rough Guide
"Irreverent Italian jeanswear company Diesel owns this hotel, so the quirky, campy decor of the rooms should come as no surprise."
Time Out
"What do you get when you mix the Diesel fashion label with an art deco hotel? The most whimsical hotel in Miami." Full review
Star Service
"Situated between Eighth and Ninth streets, in the heart of South Beach's whirling nightlife, this hotel is a landmark for clubbers and cavorters." Full review
Hotel Astor Powered by LuxUrban Show All Reviews
956 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This venerable Deco hotel has gone through an identity crisis over the past few years, but we think it may be over." Full review
Insight Guides
"Understated stylishness is the hallmark of this trendy Art Deco hotel. Bedrooms - mostly suites - and their wall-to-wall marble bathrooms come in muted creams and beiges."
Travel + Leisure
"This Art Deco hotel in South Beach is just two blocks from the famed Ocean Drive and the beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Chic, comfortable Asto offers small, yet soothing, rooms with Frette linens, mood lighting, and snug mattresses."
Time Out
"The intimate lobby is softly illuminated and decorated in sandy hues, while the elegant bedrooms boast European king-size beds, imported cotton sheets and fleecy robes in the marble bathrooms." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is one the neighborhood's showplaces for travelers in search of understated South Beach elegance." Full review
Gayot
"Built in 1936, this 40-room hotel was completely refurbished in 2002. It has retained many of its original Art Deco elements such as terrazzo floors and aluminum fixtures."
BlackBook
"Deco standout that's chic and cozy at the same time. The lighting is very flattering as are the rooms with Frette linens and towels that are hard not to throw in your knock-off Birkin bag."
Oyster
3.0
"Set in an historic Art Deco building with a great location, this mid-range boutique hotel has 42 rooms and tons of character." Full review
Jetsetter
"A vintage-inspired 1930s retreat near the heart of South Beach, with beach towels and loaner bikes." Full review