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Albion Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

1650 James Ave, Miami, FL 33139
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$152.00+
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Location At Lincoln Rd, Miami beach, South Beach
Phone 877/RUBELLS (782-3557), 305/913-1000
Fax 305/674-0507
Web site www.rubellhotels.com
Room Information 100 units
Prices Winter $250-$395 double; off season $175-$205 double
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD, stereo w/CD player, hair dryer, minibar, free Wi-Fi
Parking Valet parking $30
Pets Pets accepted

Albion Hotel Review

An architectural masterpiece on Lincoln Road originally designed in 1939 by internationally acclaimed architect Igor Polevitzky (of Havana's legendary Hotel Nacional fame), this sleek, modern, nautical-style hotel was once the local headquarters for Abbie Hoffman and the Students for a Democratic Society during the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami. Though the Albion has fallen off the hipster radar somewhat and is in desperate need of a sprucing-up of its lobby and pool areas, its location 2 blocks from the beach is key. Rooms have been fully renovated -- no longer are they sterile and industrial chic, but much warmer and with color, taking a little of the edge off. While there is no restaurant in the hotel, for lighter fare, the mezzanine-level Pantry provides snacks and continental breakfast items. The Albion is more of a hotel for quiet, hip, intellectual types rather than those who prefer to be on parade.

Facilities:
Bar; airport limo service; babysitting; concierge; small exercise room; large outdoor heated pool

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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