Congress Suites at the Strand

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | View from room

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool

24/7 front desk

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

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1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Art Deco Historic District
1 min walk
Ocean Drive
1 min walk
Lummus Park Beach
1 min walk
Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
30 min drive

Room options

Junior Double Room

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

51 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Junior Suite (Queen)

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

51 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Restaurant

Air conditioning

Parking available

Business services

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

On beach with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.

Congress Suites at the Strand offers 24 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Congress Suites at the Strand, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Drive. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace.

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine while dining at The Kitchen
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area

As a guest of Congress Suites at the Strand, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Congress Suites at the Strand.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

The Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Restaurants on site

The Kitchen

Things to do

Outdoor pool
Shopping

Family friendly

Kitchenette
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Fridge

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Beachfront location
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

Lift

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free extra-futon mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
Flat-screen TV
MP3 dock

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Paper towels
Fridge

Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Housekeeping fee: USD 25 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Congress Hotel

Congress Hotel South

Congress South

Congress South Beach

Strand Ocean Drive Hotel

Strand Ocean Drive Miami Beach

Congress Suites at the Strand Hotel

Congress Suites at the Strand Miami Beach

Congress Suites at the Strand Hotel Miami Beach

Congress Suites at the Strand Reviews

6.0

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kieonna

Travelled with partner

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great

10/10 Excellent

Rasheeda

10 Apr 2022

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with group

30 Mar 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What everyone says about this property is simply wrong. I just stayed here for five nights and six days over spring break and it was amazing! The staff was nice and accommodating. The room was clean and balcony was great with a nice view of the ocean. The location is what sets this property apart from the others! You are right across the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, clubs, etc. The rooftop pool and bar was a huge hit. Checking in and out was a breeze! What people are saying about the noise and not getting fresh towels is not true. My group and I did not have an issue falling asleep and if you need anything all you have to do is ask before 2pm! I highly recommend staying at the Congress.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Edward

30 Mar 2022

Disliked: Amenities

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

23 Mar 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner

18 Mar 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is not what is shown in the Expedia listings. It is very run down and in exceptionally poor condition. Take note this is not a hotel but a managed condo facility so the front desk staff are unable to handle any real issues. Security is exceptionally poor, locking door does not fully close and anyone can access the property. We checked in on a Sunday and abandoned the rest of the stay as the place was uninhabitable. None of the windows work and even if they did they were so old plastic wrap would have done a better job. Avoid this place at all costs. It’s a dive.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

pamela, nutley

Travelled with family

10 Mar 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The worst experience ive ever had snd i travel a lot. Instead of a 1 bedroom suite ocean view that i booked 3 months ago, i got a 2 twin bed room and when i complained. They blamed expedia for sending an incorrect room category!! When we get to hotel after a long day and ask for toilet paper and new towels, they said the housekeeping closes at 5pm. The sheets in the room have dirt spots and there were makeups under the bed and bed was about to fall. New but not assembled well. Horrible stay. Placed a big dent to our vacation! The only good part is Greg, the bell attendant who is very nice and sympathetic to our situation. Otherwise DONT stay in this hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Byron

24 Jan 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience! Beware of this hotel.

Unfriendly staff at front desk. Water puddle in front door when entering room from a leak from either sink or refrigerator. A humming sound so loud in room from some kind of a/c air handler that the floor vibrated because the room was directly under it! They should be ashamed to even rent that room with that constant noise. And when I asked the front desk she said they are booked up and there was nothing she could do because I booked through a third party app. I called hotel.com and they transferred me to the reservations person and they tried to call the desk and they didn’t answer so she said that she would send an email and that’s all she could do. I was very disappointed in both the hotel and in hotel.com

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Tricia, Carlisle

Travelled with family

22 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked the Miami Beach nostalgia vibe. I didn’t like the loud banging music all night.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner

10 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our room had 2 balconies and faced the ocean. Our room was also right on top of the Palace. Great experience

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Juan

9 Jan 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elyn

Travelled with partner

4 Jan 2022

Disliked: Staff & service

We had to cancel two days before arrival due to Covid. While the page clearly states that they offer flexible booking and cancellation during this time, that was not the case. Expedia states it is not refundable, calls and emails to the hotel go unanswered - they never answer their phone! What hotel business does that? I ended up disputing the charge with the credit card company. Beware! I've seen other reviews stating the same issue.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner

30 Dec 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room seem outdated. Needs more staff. Waited an hour to be checked in.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

RENUKA

Travelled with partner

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is small and nice, located in the prime location. The rooms are specious and well equipped. However, the entrance to the hotel is pretty confusing. Administration should work on that for guests to have easy checkin.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ifeanyi

Travelled with family and small children

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Update and clean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with family

25 Dec 2021

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We had two rooms reserved for two nights. Our room (505) was in decent condition and the size of the room was really great. We had two beds and a futon. All were decent to sleep on. My older kids had the other room (305) and it was terrible. The room had not been cleaned upon arrival. There was poop on the shower and used towels hanging up. The front desk was informed and did come clean the room immediately. The futon in that room was hard as a rock. We did like that when we walked out of the hotel the beach was directly across the street. The hotel is right next to a main show so there was a lot of activity late into the night.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Debbie

19 Dec 2021

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family

6 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok, the property is above the Palace, so there's lots of noise and partying until midnight or so. Noise didn't bother us, but if you're planning on a quiet evening, maybe not. The room was large, can easily handle 3 people in the jr. suite, large refrigerator, micro, dishwasher, etc. Ikea like furnishings and not great quality consistent with Ikea, some drawers didn't slide smoothly, etc. Drain plug missing from the bathroom sink, no major deficits. Had a deep soaking tub with shower, fwiw. Two of the front desk people were good, one clueless, consistent with most of South Beach right now - we had problems with untrained staff all over. We didn't get housekeeping and were satisfied with the number and type of accoutrements for the time frame. Overall a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ignacio

Business traveller

2 Dec 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Travelled with family

30 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I tried getting to the property in my car on a Friday night, and could not even get there to drop off my family and luggage. There was no parking within a mile. Expedia literally allowed us to book a hotel we could not even get to.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

twanda

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

AWESOME Bell Service

Henderson the bells service gentlemen was AWESOME! He came down two blocks got my luggage and took it up to my room. The elevator was done and ocean drive was packed. He made it happen with a gracious demeanor and some laughs along the way. No cash…no problem! I found Henderson the next day and gave him a time for his generosity. The hotel is next to Palace Drag Bar…the hottest thing on Oceam Drive. Needless to say it was LIVE…LOUD…no day time naps. All in all I can’t complain my stay was nice and the bell service beat the Four Seasons…OKAY!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021