Very nice bedding, mattress and pillow - all tops. Bathroom also very clean, almost new, well appointed - fresh towels everyday. Room not big but big enough. Overall vibe of the hotel is very nice, subtly very cool. Reception staff charming and quite helpful. Location is ideal. Beach towels provided everyday, beach chairs provided, umbrella available at cost - the beach is to die for!!

There is no gym, despite listing. Rest staff confused about happy hour pricing (nit-picking here but we never went back as a result). A bottle of water costs $12 at the bar 😳.

Location - it’s in the art deco area which is the nicest along Miami Beach (in our opinion). We had a room with sea view on floor 3 which was great to wake up to Guests get a free drink during happy hour - choice of three. The G&T was great. 20% discount on food - the hotel has a restaurant on the ground floor and onto the front. Room was ok size wise with really good bed and pillows. Lovely bathroom, although shower heat could be a bit fickle. The restaurant food was very good, although one meal arrived cold, which was replaced immediately upon mentioning this. Free beach towels available from reception and loungers on beach for guest use.

There was no coffee machine in the room or free coffee/tea in the reception - you essentially order and pay as you go from the bar. Not a problem for us but it looked like parking was expensive, either using the Valet or self parking in a multi-story nearby. My advice would be not to take a car. We returned from a trip to the Keys but dropped car at airport before heading into S Beach on the 150 bus which goes direct and costs $2.

This Hotel is very tidy and our room was beautifully decorated and also kept in prime condition by the household. Comfy bed. Prime location right next to the beach. Handy and fast valet service. Good breakfast with many options - although a bit pricy. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, made us feel welcome. The Argentinian bartender was very nice, made me and my son hand-crafted strawberry lemonade, delicious! Had a nice chat too.

The only minus was the somewhat thin door to the corridor. Could use better sound insulation. This wasn’t a big deal since there was not too much traffic in the corridor.

Loved the staff, so helpful and informative. Located between 8th and 9th Sat, across the road from Muscle Beach and Miami Beach beyond. At the beach turn right and go to the kiosk by the blue umbrellas. Tell them you are at the Pelican Hotel and you’ll get a lounge chair. For a small cost they’ll lend an umbrella although we got one for free. Pelican Hotel has a $10 breakfast + tax and a cheaper dinner menu. There’s valet parking but we didn’t have a car so can’t comment on cost. You get one free drink during happy hour 4-7pm, wine, vodka or mocktail. We stayed a week and would love to return. Given it’s on Ocean Drive, near nightclubs it was surprisingly quiet.

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The staff were very kind and accommodating, and the decor overall was a fun touch of classic Miami Beach. We actually received maid service daily unlike many hotels that now only offer every few days. The area was very walkable with plenty to do without needing a car. We took the occasional Uber or Lyft to other areas when needed, which was much cheaper than paying for valet parking.

We rented 2 rooms, one for us, and one for our boys who are teens/preteens. The room the boys were in had an inappropriate image on the bedframe. While it is Miami Beach, and therefor a pretty adult area, my boys were a bit mortified once they noticed it. The headboard had a metallic decor on it of a naked lady that included all the bits. It was small, but once you noticed it, it was hard not to keep noticing it. But, it's not enough to keep me from recommending the hotel. I would just warn travelers with kids to avoid the Psychodelic(ate) room on the 3rd floor. Also of note, like most hotels in the old art deco section of Miami Beach, there are no beach views from the rooms, just views of the building next door. Again, not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of.

If you appreciate architecture, this is a must stay in south beach Miami. Property well maintained and clean. Staff is super friendly and available to help at anytime. You couldn’t ask for a better location! You have the beach literally in front of the hotel. Free public beach gyms also in front. Everything you might need is at a walking distance.

The only reason I am giving a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is the shower water pressure. I understand that in turistic areas this can be an issue but the hand water pressure was fine. Something to look into! We could still shower and it wasn’t a deal breaker for me. But it can be for some people.

The location, the staff, and the room itself were wonderful. The Zebra Suite was spacious and the bed was very comfortable.

You couldn't control the room temperature individually, as the system was shared with 3 other rooms. Also the water temperature was not constant, and could change quickly from cold to hot. The hot water handles could get very hot to the touch. Also the room was advertised as soundproof, which was not the case. Having said that, we were able to work around those things and still enjoyed our stay.

What I liked the most was the staff. All the persons I interacted with were very friendly, polite and willingful to help me. Basically, they fulfilled all my requests. Then, I liked the location which is great, most likely one of the best on Ocean Drive! Also, I appreciated that everything in the hotel was very clean.

I cannot say is something I didn’t like. Nevertheless, I consider the room’s space not sufficient for double occupancy. This time, I travelled alone and for a single the space is enough. But, having the arhitecture of the building, this is not possible. And, of course, this is not necessarly a major inconvenient.

The VIP feeling: all staff members were super friendly and helpful starting from the reception, the restaurant, the room service and penthouse bar they all took care of every detail with intent. Loved the spotless room and bathroom, the free toiletries and the little details like pillows with two levels of softness and amazingly comfy mattress and linens. Soundproofing was great! And one would appreciate that while staying in Miami Beach. Last but not least is the bar on the 4th floor just a few steps from where our room was located. The superior bar service and romantic atmosphere in the midst of Miami Beach hustle and bustle made our vacation so memorable! Thank you Pelican hotel!

Travel light, the room is not large enough to keep two big suitcases open. Although there was no problem, it wasn't possible to control the AC temperature the system is automated in some way. There's no full body size mirror in the room only a standard one in the bathroom.

The service was that of a four star hotel! All the staff were welcoming and professional, especially Eduardo and Edwin. We are partial to the food in Italy, and learned that the chef, Gio, comes from Sicily. The dinner, a seafood linguine was exceptional. The pasta was delicious and prepared al dente, just the way we like it. Julio the bartender is outstanding. Makes very good cocktails, and a great conversationalist. The maid service assured a very clean, orderly room. We chose the Pelican primarily for its location, but the Pelican greatly exceeded our expectations. We will certainly return.