North of the South Beach scene, but within easy driving/taxi distance of its attractions, the 100-room Circa 39 borrows the trendy boutique style of its pricier southern neighbors and delivers it in a colorful, affordable package. The modern bedrooms, offering ocean, city, or courtyard views, tout a… more soothing white and sky-blue palette. Amenities include Aveda bathroom products, high-speed Internet access, and 32-inch LCD TVs, and if you opt for one of the suites, you’ll nab a second flat screen, plus a mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, and coffee/tea-maker. Play Bar & Lounge, with its animal-print ottomans and cobalt stools, offers a selection of board games to accompany the cocktails. The hotel's located a block from the beach and ocean-side chair/towel service is included in the rate; there's also a white-curtained day bed in the tropical courtyard and a decent-sized pool terrace for onsite lounging.
While Circa 39 is not a horrible establishment, it is below average at best. We arrived at the check-in desk slightly after 11pm, and were informed that the hotel parking lot was full, and thus we'd have to park on the street. Problem is that all... more
If you are looking for a cheap way to stay in Miami then this is the place for you. Our room was across the courtyard. It was about a small as my bathroom at home, cramped and dirty. I could literally hear the person in the room next door going to... more
I had read the reviews and thought we would try it. I was very disappointed for the money they charge. It was an all right stay, but not
I booked this small hotel after reading a good review in the New York Times. Then, my DH reads a few of these negative reviews and was apprehensive about staying here. This is small hotel but it is nice. Most of the hotels are older on Miami Beach,... more
My first mistake was not realizing the distance this hotel is from Ocean Drive/The Strip. What a shock I was in for when I realized the
