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Congress Suites at the Strand

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | View from room
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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

Junior Double Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 548 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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

Junior Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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

Junior Suite (Queen)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 548 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

About this property

Congress Suites at the Strand

3.5-star hotel in South Beach
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.

Congress Suites at the Strand features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Art Deco hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services.

Congress Suites at the Strand is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free extra futon
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 265 out of 1003 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieonna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great

10/10 Excellent

Rasheeda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with group
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

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elyn

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Update and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Traveled with family
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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
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 traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Traveled with family
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Brittany Lynette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great spot overall but the room was moldy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thalia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeong-Yeol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021