Essex House By Clevelander

According to the little notice on the front door, it says please avoid our dust. They are rebuilding the hotel. I got a remodeled room and I think it's the cleanest hotel room I've ever stayed in. The staff is friendly and quite attentive. At the front desk, Demetrius addressed a few of my minor concerns and I walked away happy I ate in the hotel restaurant "bacon bitch" a few times and this is the only toss-up during my stay here. They don't have a pool at this hotel, but right next door is the clevelander hotel that they partner with. They have a whole corner of the city block with high tops, several pool bars and a lovely pool. There is also a DJ in the afternoon and the evening and karaoke during the week. The outdoor speakers are horribly loud but then again this is South Beach with a party atmosphere so I understand and give it a pass. This is my fourth trip to miami. My first two trips I stayed in Surfside which is too far from the action. The last two trips I stayed at the national which is closer to Lincoln road. Actually, everything I need is in within two blocks of this hotel. Fabulous fabulous $5 tacos and $9 Margaritas at happy hour at azteca. If I want to quick slice of pizza it's on 11th Street. Ice cream there too. There is a reasonably priced souvenir shop called surf style. There is a mini Mart on 12th Street two blocks away that has everything you'll need for your stay and they have fabulous prepackaged sushi to go for $9 per serving which would be $18 in a restaurant easily. The front desk staff is friendly and attentive. I talked to Demetrius about a couple of minor concerns and he was very involved. I think there's nothing better than opening your curtains in the morning and having a palm tree right beside your window. Yes, I will be coming back to the Essex