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Book NowMiami Map: Whitelaw HotelWhitelaw Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
808 Collins Ave
Location Miami Beach, South Beach
Phone 305/398-7000
Fax 305/398-7010
Web site www.whitelawhotel.com
Room Information 49 units
Prices Winter $165-$225 double/king, $250-$300 minisuite; off season $95-$145 double/king, $145-$250 minisuite; during special events, rates are subject to change. Rates include complimentary continental breakfast and free cocktails in the lobby (daily 7-8pm)
Credit Cards AE, MC, DC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, CD player, Wi-Fi ($15 per day), minibar, hair dryer, safe
Parking Parking $30

Frommer's Review

With a slogan that reads "Clean sheets, hot water, and stiff drinks," the Whitelaw Hotel stands apart from other boutique hotels with its fierce sense of humor. Only half a block from Ocean Drive, this hotel, like its clientele, is full of distinct personalities, pairing such disparate elements as luxurious Belgian sheets with shag carpeting to create an innovative setting. All-white rooms manage to be homey and plush, and not at all antiseptic, but some guests have complained that their rooms looked more like 1950s kitchens with linoleum floors than anything else. Bathrooms are pretty small and not that well stocked, and towels are sometimes in short supply, but those who stay here aren't really looking for luxury -- they just want to party. Complimentary cocktails in the lobby every night from 7 to 8pm contribute to a very social atmosphere.

Facilities:
Lounge; concierge; business services; free airport pickup (to and from MIA); laundry service; complimentary passes to area nightclubs

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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