Frommer's Review
One of South Beach's best-kept secrets, the Crest Hotel is located next to the pricier, trendier Albion Hotel and features a quietly fashionable, contemporary, relaxed atmosphere with fantastic service. Built in 1939, the Crest was restored to preserve its Art Deco architecture, but the interior of the hotel is thoroughly modern, with rooms resembling cosmopolitan apartments. All suites have a living room/dining room area, kitchenette, and executive work space. An indoor/outdoor cafe with terrace and poolside dining isn't besieged with trendy locals, but does attract a younger crowd. Crest Hotel Suites is conveniently located in the heart of the Art Deco Historic District, near all the major attractions. Around the corner from the hotel is Lincoln Road, with its sidewalk cafes, gourmet restaurants, theaters, and galleries. In an effort to expand its quiet trendiness, the Crest opened its second hotel, the South Beach Hotel, at 236 21st St., in an area that, at present, isn't so great (though it's on its way up). Until the neighborhood goes through a bit more of a renaissance, this second hotel should probably be a last resort for you if you can't get a room elsewhere.
Facilities:
Restaurant; cafe; pool; laundry service; dry cleaning
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