Sea View Hotel

“Consider my notes on construction noise”

Our third stay here and not the last. The old world charm here is refreshing and not found anywhere else in the Miami seafront. My prior reviews were somewhat thorough so I'll comment specifically on Construction noise. It's hard to believe this annoyance has been going on for years. There is a 1 h… more

Our third stay here and not the last. The old world charm here is refreshing and not found anywhere else in the Miami seafront. My prior reviews were somewhat thorough so I'll comment specifically on Construction noise. It's hard to believe this annoyance has been going on for years. There is a 1 hour break at lunch hour and there is no noise on the weekends. Although the beach was eroded away last week, guests were made comfortable at the next beach south where you cannot hear any noise. They put up green noise barriers as shown in one picture, but it has minor effect. Not sure if I can upload my video here with sound. I discovered that my noise cancellation headphones worn on the plane are very effective here, it negated all the air hammering. I see few have mentioned one of the pool staff, Bobby, who is outstanding. Sea View remains the best place to stay north of South Beach. A short walk to STREET, the areas finest restaurant is appreciated. Note many local businesses close on the Saturday sabbath, but Flannigans the Irish pub is open with great prices!

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“The Staff make this hotel fabulous”

We stayed at this hotel when displaced from Naples during Hurricane Milton. What a great experience. The hotel has an amazing 1940s lobby with stunning marble and chandeliers. The room was adequate, a bit dated but perfect for our stay. The real winner for this hotel were the staff! From the recept… more

We stayed at this hotel when displaced from Naples during Hurricane Milton. What a great experience. The hotel has an amazing 1940s lobby with stunning marble and chandeliers. The room was adequate, a bit dated but perfect for our stay. The real winner for this hotel were the staff! From the reception to concierge and especially the restaurant staff are a credit to the hotel. They were very personable instead of the usual robotic service we have become used to in. The pool area and pool are huge and its just a quick step to the beach. Perfect, thank you Sea View!

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“Good location and service. Plumbing Issues.”

The good things: The hotel has direct access to a beautiful beach. You get 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella as part as the service charge. There is also a nice pool. Some members of the staff are very friendly and caring. Angel, standing at the entrance noticed that I am loading a big suitcase onto … more

The good things: The hotel has direct access to a beautiful beach. You get 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella as part as the service charge. There is also a nice pool. Some members of the staff are very friendly and caring. Angel, standing at the entrance noticed that I am loading a big suitcase onto my SUV and rushed to do it for me. The bad things: The toilet flooded on my second morning. Water covered the carpet. They moved me to another room. The next room the toilet in the new room flooded too. I have not experienced a toilet flooding in many years of staying at hotels, so having 2 incidents in 2 different room reflects poor dated plumbing. Overall the rooms are dated. I was thinking to rate the hotel as 2 due to the toilet issues but because of the caring service I am giving it a 3 rating. The only staff person who was not friendly was the person who fixed the toilet problem.

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