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Congress Suites at the Strand

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Ocean Drive

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In the heart of Miami Beach, Congress Suites at the Strand offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy shopping on site, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or sip cocktails at the rooftop bar while taking in breathtaking views.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Junior Suite (Queen) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, MP3 dock

Junior Suite (Queen)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Double Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Espanola Way and Washington Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 30 min drive
  • Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 47 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 54 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami Opa-locka Station - 23 min drive
  • Miami Central Brightline Train Station (EKW) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gianni's At The Former Versace Mansion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azteca South Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Americano Ocean Drive - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Congress Suites at the Strand

Congress Suites at the Strand features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Kitchen, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Miami Beach Convention Center and Lincoln Road Mall.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free extra futon

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per stay

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: American Express

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Congress Suites at the Strand offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Congress Suites at the Strand does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Congress Suites at the Strand.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Suites at the Strand?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Congress Suites at the Strand?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Magic City Casino (15-min drive) and Hialeah Park Race Track (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Congress Suites at the Strand and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Congress Suites at the Strand also has an outdoor pool.

Does Congress Suites at the Strand have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Congress Suites at the Strand have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.

What's the area around Congress Suites at the Strand like?

Congress Suites at the Strand is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Drive and 3 minutes' walk from Espanola Way and Washington Avenue.

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Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Beach
Bed
View
Service staff
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Parking
Bathroom

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Madison, 5-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
pamela, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
Byron, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I liked the Miami Beach nostalgia vibe. I didn’t like the loud banging music all night.
Tricia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our room had 2 balconies and faced the ocean. Our room was also right on top of the Palace. Great experience
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Elyn, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Room seem outdated. Needs more staff. Waited an hour to be checked in.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
RENUKA, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Update and clean
Ifeanyi, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Steve, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Muy buen ubicado, comodidades, con salvedades.

La habitación contaba con kitchenet, al cocinar en dos dias aparecieron cucarachitas. Estaría bueno que dejaran utensilios para limpiar, un detergente, esponja y algún repasador. La tostadora no funcionaba. El baño tiene poca luz. Internet había poca o nula señal. El resto en general muy bien. Cama amplia cómoda, muchas toallas disponibles. La música del bar de entrada se escucha bastante.
Vista de la habitación
Carlos, 6-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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!
twanda, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Hotel was horrible
Brittany Lynette, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was a great spot overall but the room was moldy!
Deanna, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Schlechter Service, gute Lage. Aber sehr sehr laut

Wir waren sehr früh dran und konnten noch nicht ins Zimmer, alles ok. Als wir dann um 21:00 Uhr zurückkamen war die Rezeptionistin sehr unfreundlich und wir mussten sage und schreibe 4 mal zurückkommen um eine funktionierende Zimmerkarte zu bekommen. Das Zimmer zu dem wir die ersten beiden Mal geschickt wurden war bereits bewohnt.
Stefan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and right in the middle of everything.
Thalia, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooftop pool and location are great. The pictures make the rooms look nicer than they are.
Alisia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was perfect for our girls trip! There was a leak in the ceiling of the bathroom and a light was out in the bathroom. Other than that it was perfect! Be sure to ask for towels early in the day because they don’t have housekeepers on site all day. The location and cleanliness was on point! The rooftop pool was legit! Beautiful!
Chantz, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Loved the location. Property needs maintenance.
Travis, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Firstly the first night the room was infested with roaches went to the front desk the guy was very rude and didn't help at all and we didn't sleep because of the situation. Second day was moved to another room went out only to come back and find our room door open, went to the front desk they advised it was room cleaning who left the door open which is very unprofessional.
Rashad, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Spacious. Convenient location. Close to everything.
Rachelle, 1-night trip