Smallwood Trip

Our stay at the Penguin Hotel was amazing! The hotel is in such a great location and about a 2 min walk from the beach. It’s also very close to public transportation to get to other neighborhoods and close to shopping and restaurants. Carmen was such a pleasure during our stay and always made sure we had anything we needed. The hotel provides beach towels and access to a rooftop pool as well as welcome drinks. If you’re looking for an affordable but quality hotel in Miami stay here!!!

The Cavalier is a quirky, fun hotel in the art deco district. It’s near the quieter end, so it’s perfect for adults, they provide beach access and free chairs, the restaurant is great- a mix of American and Italian. The employees are nice, Philip checked us in and Lester was our wonderful bar tender and server and had our drinks waiting! We should be back in six months for our bi annual girls trip! The rooms are quirky and cute and really loved the stylized feel with the older touches they preserved! Room was super clean, breakfast cost less than Starbucks and was so much better! Loved the original elevator- a must try- and just the whole vibe! This is old Miami at its best!

The staff was wonderful.

Good experience, pricey amenities