8/10 Good
Kimberly
Dec 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing, but had several flaws that kept it from 5-star status. The most problematic was the apparently very tiny hot water supply: I was not even able to complete washing my hair before the water went entirely cold. There are no elevators in the lodgings, so if you don't want to haul your luggage up four flights of stairs then it might be best to book a ground-floor room in advance! The rooms are also quite humid, and contain no coffee maker/microwave/refrigerator - I bought a kettle in town and was happy I did.
So, a lot of flaws - but why then do I give this place four stars? Well, because it's amazingly beautiful there, and resembles a peaceful fairly land at night. The staff was friendly and proficient at all they did. Special thanks to the man from Toronto who helped me through my asthma attack with cold water and cooling fan, and the man who gave me a tour of the River House bus while showing me where the ice machine lived! A lovely fountain, clean and cool pool, spacious outdoor dining area, and some of the prettiest chickens in all Miami made this a truly relaxing and wonderful stay. Bring a travel coffee pot, some Damp-rid, and cultivate your love of cool showers, and you'll have a great stay too. The neighborhood was interesting with lots of historical markers and open-air art, and a great park with sporting facilities is a short walk away. If I visit Miami in the future, the Miami River Inn is where I will stay!
Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
