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Friends Getaway · October 202510/10
We spent one night here before a cruise and also to meet friends who drove down to meet us for the two days (one night) that we spent here. We arrived 4.5 hours before checkin, but because our room w...We spent one night here before a cruise and also to meet friends who drove down to meet us for the two days (one night) that we spent here. We arrived 4.5 hours before checkin, but because our room was ready, Oscar, the amazing Front Desk Manager, was so kind as to let us into the room, no fee, unlike what many hotels do these days. The vibe of the hotel is why we chose it, and we were not disappointed! Art Deco, but with the fun and eclectic influences of Diesel and it’s founder, Rosso and his Swedish designer. Spectacular! Roughly 30 guest rooms, all individually and uniquely decorated, with one of a kind original pieces of artwork and fun authentic kitsch! Each room has it’s own name - we enjoyed walking the halls to read them! A few of the names of the rooms include: Me Tarzan, you Vain; Love, Peace and Leaforest; Halfway to Hollywood; Cubarean Islands; Do the Vehicle; Some like it Wet; High Corral, OK Chaparral - and so on and so on! So fun! Very thoughtful designs, very cool. Love the bathrooms, all very modern but the design is pure 1920/30s - Deco all the way! Comfortable beds, top notch linens, black out backed drapes. The lobby, the bar, the restaurant, even the elevator - all very elegantly cool. The location in the heart of South Beach on Ocean Drive can’t be beat. Muscle Beach is directly across the street. As a hotel guest, you have full beach access, along with beach loungers and umbrellas. Starting at 4pm, each guest may get a cocktail at the bar, gratis. There is a special breakfast menu for hotel guests, free coffee and reduced prices on some of the most notable of the breakfast items - all delicious! Don’t miss the rooftop bar which opens around 8pm. Beautiful views but it’s the interior bar space itself that is incredible. Dark, quiet, cozy, seductive. You really don’t want to leave. Extremely special. Do give the Pelican a try. From the excellent service to the amazing design to the special touches just for the hotel guests, we hope to return!Show More
