Yotel - Miami

I stayed at YOTEL Miami with my boyfriend for a pre-cruise night and it was such a fun, smart, techy little stay, perfect if you want to be right in downtown without paying a fortune. It is at 227 NE 2nd Street, in the heart of downtown, like a 5-minute walk to Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park, and so close to PortMiami that we got to the cruise terminal in like 10 minutes the next morning, no stress at all. Check-in was super quick, they use self-check-in kiosks and the staff were there to help, and the lobby is so cool, with neon, art, and a bar, it feels more like a trendy lounge than a hotel lobby. Our room was a Cabin, which is YOTEL’s thing, it is compact but so cleverly designed. It has a motorized SmartBed that goes up and down, so during the day you have a little sofa and workspace, and at night you press a button and it turns into a big comfy bed. I was obsessed with it, I kept playing with it like a kid. It also has mood lighting you control from a tablet, a rain shower, a Smart TV, and lots of little storage spots. It is small, do not expect a huge suite, but for two people for one or two nights, it was perfect, clean, modern, and the bed was so comfy we slept like babies. The best part is the 12th floor rooftop, Vela Sky, with a covered pool deck, a bar, loungers, and views of downtown and the bay. We went up there in the afternoon, had cocktails, took a dip in the pool, and just watched the city. It was not crowded, it felt like our own little urban oasis. They also have a 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes, which my boyfriend loved, and the restaurant downstairs, Mazeh, serves Middle Eastern tapas, we had hummus, kebabs, and flatbread for dinner and it was so good, fresh, tasty, and not expensive for Miami. The location is everything. We walked to Bayside Marketplace for shopping and a boat tour, walked to Bayfront Park, took the free Metromover to Brickell City Centre, and walked to Kaseya Center for a game. It is also right by the Metromover station, so getting around is so easy. The Destination Charge includes Wi-Fi, gym access, and two beach chairs at Boucher Brothers Beach Station, which is a nice little perk. It is not a big luxury resort, the rooms are compact, and the bathroom is a little open, so it is better for couples or friends who are comfortable with each other, not for a big family trip. But for a cruise night, a concert night, a quick downtown stay, it is perfect, stylish, affordable, super central, and fun. If you want a smart, trendy, affordable base in downtown Miami, stay at YOTEL Miami. I already told my sister we need to go back for a girls weekend, because we can stay downtown, walk everywhere, and go to the rooftop pool, and it will not break the bank.

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Great location. Nice shower. That’s it. You pay a $40 service charge but you get complimentary drinks. Okay cool. That eats into the cost I guess, I about even out. Recent change is beer only, where before it could be a beer or cocktail of the day. The rooftop bar girl was kind of rude in explaining this. Especially after I asked when did this change. This is our second time coming back and it was just earlier this year. I had phenomenal service the first time, and that made me come back. But the rooftop bar girl, just wanted to flirt with her male coworker hiding by the bar and the front desk staff seemed professional but overall pretty dismissive over concerns or questions I had, at the start of my stay. Reader; if you’re venturing out for hotels with good proximity near the port just try elsewhere. This place is pricey with nothing to offer to compensate it.

Would only give 5 stars if they change back their free drink coupon (which is included in room rate) to be for any drink and not just beer. Went to this hotel earlier this year and you used to be able to redeem it for a cocktail. Bar staff was rather rude about the whole coupon thing to begin with when we asked about the policy change

Extremely disappointing, especially considering this is a “4 star hotel.” It’s essentially an Airbnb experience in hotel form - all focus on vanity with no focus on the guest experience. The checkin process felt incredibly unprofessional and not at all like checking into a hotel. We tried to use the self check-in station as there was a line for the desk and were confused by additional fees that hadn’t been disclosed at booking. We then needed the help of the people at the desk who provided no information about our stay. We were given no instructions on using the elevator (which always has a line) nor the amenities. Then we got to our room and it is essentially an echo box because there is nothing on the walls and no rugs. Hope you like hearing your partner use the bathroom. Only provides two towels. The paint on the shower ceiling was peeling. The bed didn’t have a top sheet and the comforter was stained. Save your money and stay somewhere else. I’ll be double checking to make sure we get our deposit back.