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Congress Suites at the Strand

On beach with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area

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Rooftop pool
Rooftop pool
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Road Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Price is avg per night

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About the area

Miami Beach

Located in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Miami Beach, Congress Suites at the Strand is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Lincoln Road Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miami Beach Beaches and Bayfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Miami Beach Convention Center or Kaseya Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Port of Miami - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gianni's At The Former Versace Mansion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Americano Ocean Drive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Azteca South Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Congress Suites at the Strand

On beach with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Congress Suites at the Strand offers 24 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Does Congress Suites at the Strand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Congress Suites at the Strand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Congress Suites at the Strand?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Congress Suites at the Strand located?

Located in South Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, just steps away from Art Deco Historic District, Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Miami Beach Convention Center and Miami Beach Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Congress Suites at the Strand Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 265 out of 1003 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not what is shown in the Expedia listings. It is very run down and in exceptionally poor condition. Take note this is not a hotel but a managed condo facility so the front desk staff are unable to handle any real issues. Security is exceptionally poor, locking door does not fully close and anyone can access the property. We checked in on a Sunday and abandoned the rest of the stay as the place was uninhabitable. None of the windows work and even if they did they were so old plastic wrap would have done a better job. Avoid this place at all costs. It’s a dive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rasheeda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What everyone says about this property is simply wrong. I just stayed here for five nights and six days over spring break and it was amazing! The staff was nice and accommodating. The room was clean and balcony was great with a nice view of the ocean. The location is what sets this property apart from the others! You are right across the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, clubs, etc. The rooftop pool and bar was a huge hit. Checking in and out was a breeze! What people are saying about the noise and not getting fresh towels is not true. My group and I did not have an issue falling asleep and if you need anything all you have to do is ask before 2pm! I highly recommend staying at the Congress.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Edward

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst experience ive ever had snd i travel a lot. Instead of a 1 bedroom suite ocean view that i booked 3 months ago, i got a 2 twin bed room and when i complained. They blamed expedia for sending an incorrect room category!! When we get to hotel after a long day and ask for toilet paper and new towels, they said the housekeeping closes at 5pm. The sheets in the room have dirt spots and there were makeups under the bed and bed was about to fall. New but not assembled well. Horrible stay. Placed a big dent to our vacation! The only good part is Greg, the bell attendant who is very nice and sympathetic to our situation. Otherwise DONT stay in this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience! Beware of this hotel.

Unfriendly staff at front desk. Water puddle in front door when entering room from a leak from either sink or refrigerator. A humming sound so loud in room from some kind of a/c air handler that the floor vibrated because the room was directly under it! They should be ashamed to even rent that room with that constant noise. And when I asked the front desk she said they are booked up and there was nothing she could do because I booked through a third party app. I called hotel.com and they transferred me to the reservations person and they tried to call the desk and they didn’t answer so she said that she would send an email and that’s all she could do. I was very disappointed in both the hotel and in hotel.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Tricia, Carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the Miami Beach nostalgia vibe. I didn’t like the loud banging music all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had 2 balconies and faced the ocean. Our room was also right on top of the Palace. Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elyn

Disliked: Staff & service
We had to cancel two days before arrival due to Covid. While the page clearly states that they offer flexible booking and cancellation during this time, that was not the case. Expedia states it is not refundable, calls and emails to the hotel go unanswered - they never answer their phone! What hotel business does that? I ended up disputing the charge with the credit card company. Beware! I've seen other reviews stating the same issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room seem outdated. Needs more staff. Waited an hour to be checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

RENUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is small and nice, located in the prime location. The rooms are specious and well equipped. However, the entrance to the hotel is pretty confusing. Administration should work on that for guests to have easy checkin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ifeanyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Update and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms reserved for two nights. Our room (505) was in decent condition and the size of the room was really great. We had two beds and a futon. All were decent to sleep on. My older kids had the other room (305) and it was terrible. The room had not been cleaned upon arrival. There was poop on the shower and used towels hanging up. The front desk was informed and did come clean the room immediately. The futon in that room was hard as a rock. We did like that when we walked out of the hotel the beach was directly across the street. The hotel is right next to a main show so there was a lot of activity late into the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok, the property is above the Palace, so there's lots of noise and partying until midnight or so. Noise didn't bother us, but if you're planning on a quiet evening, maybe not. The room was large, can easily handle 3 people in the jr. suite, large refrigerator, micro, dishwasher, etc. Ikea like furnishings and not great quality consistent with Ikea, some drawers didn't slide smoothly, etc. Drain plug missing from the bathroom sink, no major deficits. Had a deep soaking tub with shower, fwiw. Two of the front desk people were good, one clueless, consistent with most of South Beach right now - we had problems with untrained staff all over. We didn't get housekeeping and were satisfied with the number and type of accoutrements for the time frame. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ignacio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buen ubicado, comodidades, con salvedades.

La habitación contaba con kitchenet, al cocinar en dos dias aparecieron cucarachitas. Estaría bueno que dejaran utensilios para limpiar, un detergente, esponja y algún repasador. La tostadora no funcionaba. El baño tiene poca luz. Internet había poca o nula señal. El resto en general muy bien. Cama amplia cómoda, muchas toallas disponibles. La música del bar de entrada se escucha bastante.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I tried getting to the property in my car on a Friday night, and could not even get there to drop off my family and luggage. There was no parking within a mile. Expedia literally allowed us to book a hotel we could not even get to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

twanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

AWESOME Bell Service

Henderson the bells service gentlemen was AWESOME! He came down two blocks got my luggage and took it up to my room. The elevator was done and ocean drive was packed. He made it happen with a gracious demeanor and some laughs along the way. No cash…no problem! I found Henderson the next day and gave him a time for his generosity. The hotel is next to Palace Drag Bar…the hottest thing on Oceam Drive. Needless to say it was LIVE…LOUD…no day time naps. All in all I can’t complain my stay was nice and the bell service beat the Four Seasons…OKAY!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brittany Lynette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great spot overall but the room was moldy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021