The Strand Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Avoid

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40th

Out of 468

The Strand Ocean Drive	Average Daily Rate: NA Check Rates

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1052 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, 33139 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 8 of 34
Average review rating: 3.89

OpinionWell Value Index: NA

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (46) , Travelocity (11) , TripAdvisor (291)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
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. SOUTHBEACH in general what to check out and what to avoid like plague: 1.

"SOUTH BEACH Where to Stay and What to Do " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2009 Vote

2. Only negative was that the corner of the platform bed is in the walkway to the bath and we both hit our shins on it until we put something there so we could avoid it.

"Great getaway weekend date hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2009 Vote

3. All in all, a somewhat grand hotel with a prime location lost its 'luxor' due to many little somewhat disturbing problems that could have definitely been avoided with even an ounce of attention in their direction.

"chic sobe hotel with minor complications " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/3/2009 Vote

4. I also found a great wine shop on 5th and Washington that would deliver to the hotel, so we avoided the $25 Happy Hour drinks and took our wine to the rooftop each night to watch the sun set.

"Hit or Miss with rooms, but overall - I would go back. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2009 Vote

5. He also gave great advice on which restaurants to avoid due to their 'bait and switch' tactics in regard to pricing.

"Great staff, great location, " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2008 Vote

6. avoid her.

"Greatest!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2008 Vote

7. avoid the Strand, there may be some great reviews but you run the risk of running into these issues.

"Absolute disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/29/2007 Vote

8. Enjoy the diversity,avoid the 'typical' fare of food right out your door and explore the ends of South Beach where gourmet treasures abound.

"What a find!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2007 Vote