I got a rate of about $73 a night (for seven nights) on an Internet travel site. No serious complaints about the room. A bit small, but decorators compensated with lots of white, stainless steel, and mirrored wall. Big problem: the lobby, front porch, and sidewalk in front of the hotel have been rented to a restaurant. There is nowhere... more

After a horrible flight and a long wait in the airport for my damn bag to turn up, I was ready to cause hell if I had any hotel problems. Got there around midnight and was booked into the Penguin (no switching to the President hotel as mentioned on this site.) Now I cant comment on the other rooms but... more

We absolutely loved the Hotel Penguin. The Location is great. Your are in the middle of ocean road and the beach is just over the street. The staff is really nice and very helpful. We really liked the rooms with it's flower prints and with the big mirrors. The Front Porch Restaurant which is in the same building as the... more

We booked 3 nights and we decided to stay an extra one (3rd floor corner room). The bad: The room is small and you have to get used to the mold smell due to air cond always on, the bathroom is tiny. The good: Very clean and tiled, very welcoming view of the park/beach and ocean drive, a lot of... more

My boyfriend and I checked in this weekend for his birthday (10/10/09). Not even in the room for 2 minutes and we noticed mold on the ceiling under the a/c unit. We went to the front desk and asked to switch rooms. The lady said no and to check back tomorrow. We asked the next day and they still said... more

i must say the room i stayed in was just super! Really hip decor and an amazing terrace It was just so pleasant in the room i didn't want to leave. Thanks so much for the good natured staff quiet pleasant and helpful. All in all a great place to stay. Bravo!!! il more

I have stayed in this hotel years ago and have to say that the renovation has really made a difference. The hotel has the best Breakfast in Miami Beach! The service and value of this restaurant is great. The hotel is in the heart of South Beach but just far enough away not to hear the pounding music. more

the penguin hotel was one of the best hotels that i have been to. more

There are a lot of places to stay in South Beach at comparable prices and in the future I will pick one of those places. I was nervous to stay at the Penguin because of the other shaky reviews. But with any places there are going to be goods and bads, and lot of it is based on expectations. Well,... more