BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Susan from Danvers, MA

"The hotel is in a perfect location. The room was very nice, and not too small for Miami. The hotel is old, but nicely decorated. Pool was great, always able to get a chair. Walk to everything. We tried the Airport Flyer Bus 150 to and from the airport. It worked out great, only 30 minutes and $2.35, a taxi is over $30."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Eileen from Long Island City, NY

"You cannot beat the location of this hotel. However, the 'oceanfront' is a tad deceiving when it comes to your experience on the beach. Yes, the hotel is across the boardwalk from the beach, but all the other hotels on the block that call themselves 'oceanfront' hotels have beach chairs, umbrellas, and waiter service free for their guests on the beach and this hotel does not. We didn't spend too much time on the beach because the hotel does have a wonderful pool and jacuzzi area. The restaurant is also excellent and you can sit by the pool all day in the shade or in the sun and they will bring you whatever you want. The traditional guest room left a bit to be desired. It was small, and bare bones but it did the job except for the shower. The water was sometimes unbearably hot even if you only put the cold water on and with the lack of water pressure I felt like the shampoo never came out of my hair. To sum up, pros: great pool, great location, great restaurant, WONDERFUL staff. Cons: bathrooms, no beach chairs."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Kristina Anderson from Miami, Florida

"Very accomodating and helpful staff. Felt very welcome there. The location was good. Wish the package included chairs for the beach. Last year we stayed at another location on Ocean Dr and our package included chair rentals, which was nice. The pool was nice but could have been a little cleaner. Otherwise, very good."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Claude from Charleston, WV

"The Hotel staff was friendly. In particular the poolside grill staff was wonderful. We stayed three nights. The second day there was no housekeeping. After five attempts to report this so that we could have fresh towels, we finally were able to obtain fresh towels at midnight. We were given no excuse or consideration for this oversight. The location is good. They use some type of product to clean the carpet in the rooms which is slippery and will cause you slip and fall on the tile floor of the bathroom. The only electrical outlet not blocked by the bed did not work. Thus, I was unable to use my c-pap machine. Did not get a good nights rest the entire stay. All of the rear hotel entrances were closed at 11:00 p.m. Thus, you cannot access the hotel from the beach access at night. I will find somewhere else for our next trip to South Beach."

"I lived in South Beach last winter for 6 months and took the time to research the different hotels there, so I would know which one to book for my future holiday's. ( In condo at time. ) This hotel was my #1 choice. I just spent last week there with my wife and another couple. The 4 of us agreed that it is excellent value for your money, located right on the beach and only seconds from Lincoln and Ocean Drive. Staff was great. Pool and hot tub at back of hotel is outstanding, with a gate leading to the boardwalk and beach. Please note that the sound proofing between rooms is typical for the age of this hotel but that is the only minor item mentioned. We don't think there is better value in South Beach. I will be recommending it to my friends without hesitation."

"We stayed in Richmond Hotel, South Beach, Jan. 2-4. You can't beat the location which is one block between Shore Club and Delano hotels. We cannot find the entrance to parking and could not put car in front on hotel, there was not space. We had to circle around until the truck left and we could stop the car at the front to unload. The rooms are very small and dated. There is one tiny shelf in the bathroom, so we had to keep our personal items on the toilet pipe. The plumbing and air are very noisy. The pool and hot tub areas are private and clean and there is a private entrance to the beach. We liked that. Pillows are very hard so BYOP. It was a 50% deal which was worth it, for more money it's not."

"Very nice place to stay at the north end of the South Beach strip. We had never been there before, but will stay at this hotel again next trip.

Be aware for drivers: parking is valet only and costs $35 plus tax! This was more than expected.

Staff and other guests were very friendly."

"Very clean, nice hotel. Would stay there again. Had a problem with my room so the staff upgraded me without any questions. Had to switch rooms but wouldn't be in area that day and they were very helpful and accommodating. The only problem I had was that they could not provide me with a receipt upon me leaving. The desk personnel said it was not possible to print a receipt and I had to wait 2 hours for a member of management to come, just to get my receipt. Overall though, great experience. I would stay there again, and would definitely recommend to someone looking for a high-quality hotel. The beds were comfortable, the pool area was very nice, and it was right on the beach :)"

"I went to Miami Beach when I was 15 y.o., and decided to come back now, for my 29th birthday. I was AWESOME!!! My husband and I stayed at the Richmond Hotel for 4 days/ 3 nights. We are completely pleased about everything. The quality of the crew of the hotel (everyone there was extremely nice, kind, helpful with us), the cleanness of our room every day and all other parts of the hotel (pool, jacuzzi, bar area), the location (right at the beach), the proximity to the Lincoln Rd Mall (full of nice restaurants and stores). Even the quality of the products left at the bathroom (shampoo / conditioner / body lotion / bar soap) impressed us... they were all Neutrogena, not a cheap-whatever-brand!!
We have nothing to complain about our stay. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to relax and have a great time, and I am looking forward to come back."