Albion Hotel

Frommer's Review

An architectural masterpiece, 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; large outdoor heated pool; small exercise room; concierge; business and secretarial services; in-room massage; babysitting; dry cleaning; airport limo service

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