Fontainebleau Resort, Miami Beach, Smell

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4441 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, 33140 View map

0-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 60
Average review rating: 3.98

OpinionWell Value Index: NA

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (99) , MyTravelGuide (100) , Travelocity (42) , TripAdvisor (483)

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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.
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1. You wouldn't mind so much if it was completely top class but it's not - toiletries in the rooms were scant, air conditioning was noisy, one of the suites smelled of stale tobacco smoke.

"Huge, expensive, glamorous but impersonal " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2010 Vote

2. I open the refrigerater and there was a smell like I couldn't believe.

"Worst Stay Ever " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2010 Vote

3. Unfortunately, if you are not very liberal with your money or do not smell of money, this hotel probably isn't for you.

"Nickel and Dime you to Death " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2010 Vote

4. The pool areas are packed with people on lounges so close together, you could probably smell their breath.

"If You're Looking for Peace, Quiet and Natural Beauty, Look Elsewhere! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/17/2010 Vote

5. All of the older properties in Florida no matter how you dress them up still have the old hotel funk smell when you first check in, so advise turning the ac down upon arrival.

"Class Act Staff , Incredible Property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2009 Vote

6. The resort also smelled great.

"Beautiful Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2009 Vote

7. The staff really need to wake up and smell the roses.

"Amazing hotel and grounds....shame about... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/21/2009 Vote

8. It also smelled in that area and was quite disgusting.

"Not as good as expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/17/2009 Vote

9. Other things to be mindful of - clogged shower, inoperable internet service, flooding, the smell of mildew in the hallways, floorboards coming up from the walls, and pretentious attitudes.

"Style without Substance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2009 Vote

10. The rooms were dingy and old, and smelled of mildew.

"Loved it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/18/2009 Vote