Penguin Hotel, Miami Beach, Charge

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96th

Out of 468

Penguin Hotel	Average Price: $189 Check Rates

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1418 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, 33139 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 15 of 35
Average review rating: 3.11

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: MyTravelGuide (4) , Expedia (54) , TripAdvisor (96)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Me, hubby and our 5 year old had to share the bed for teh first night but they gave us a foldaway for the next 2 nights free of charge.

"I don't understand the negativity! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/9/2009 Vote

2. I have paid up to $15.00/day for use of beach towels, chairs, etc in the past, therefore understood that the hotel may charge the fee.

"BEWARE!!! A $200.00 "incidental fee" paid in advance or no check-in! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2010 Vote

3. My sister placed the charge on her credit card, which was credited promptly upon check-out.

"BEWARE!!! A $200.00 "incidental fee" paid in advance or no check-in! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2010 Vote

4. FYI: They charge a $200 security deposit upon arrival so be aware of that.

"Worth it for the location and price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2009 Vote

5. They charge $200.00 extra for deposit, eventhough everything was paid, their phone line was messed up,waited 1 hour that they can charge the $200.

"Good for the price, and location " Read full review on Expedia 2/10/2009 Vote

6. They charge me 1.50 $ for plastic cups, if you use them up, they should give more to you.

"Great room bad service " Read full review on Expedia 12/10/2008 Vote

7. No where on expedia or there web site does it state that (at least when I booked it) when I checked out they tried to charge me 200 dollars cause they said I smoked in the room.

"Living nightmare " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2008 Vote

8. I was told they charge for early arrivals of half a daily rate.

"Living nightmare " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2008 Vote

9. Most act like they are doing you a favor!11am checkout with threats to charge 50% daily rate for 30min or more.

"Perfect location but with Gestapo-like Front Desk Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2008 Vote

10. Today, I'm trying to clear up a 400 dollar charge from the Penguin.

"Nothing But Problems, Had To Leave " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2008 Vote