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W South Beach

5.0 of 5
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (City Center)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
San Francisco, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I stayed 4 nights at W South beach with my wife and daughter. We split our stay in Miami between W South Beach and Fontainebleau to make it more fun, and because it was more cost effective that way. With regard to W hotels, you like them or you don’t. They are like a club with accommodation services rather than... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Obviously the hotel is to my liking now that I will be there for a 3rd time this weekend. My husband really likes it there..the rooms are beautiful...will admit the room was nicer the first time ,I had a better room with better view and better décor...I guess not all rooms are dressed up the same...hoping that this time the... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Hello Joanna M, Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back. We would love to help with Whatever/Whenever you may need. Please email us at wsobesocial@whotels.com and we will get back to you right away. Best Regards, More

Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Took my wife on my biz trip to Miami ...had a great time at W hotel....very comfortable...people were great......they upgraded me....I am big Starwood user........did not eat at Mr Chows ...looked cool.......there are a lot of great looking women around this place.......unbeleivable

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Hello Mroth, Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and felt at home. We would like to thank you for your dedication to Starwood Hotels & Resorts and hope you will come visit us again soon. Please send us an email with Whatever/Whenever you need on your next stay, wsobesocial@whotels.com. Best Regards, More

Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

It was my first stay at a W and I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I can tell you I walked out of there even happier than I walked in. The staff was so friendly, always calling you by your name. They go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. We got... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Hello SK01155019, Thank you for your review. We do have the perfect location to relax on our beach or walk to many of South Beach’s attractions. We love giving our guests our signature Whatever/Whenever service to make each stay unique. We hope you will visit us again soon and please email when you plan your next escape, wsobesocial@whotels.com. Best Regards, More

washington dc
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed staying for three night at w south beach. Was upgraded from the beginning to very nice suite. Great beach great pool Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are very nice condo style. Nicest place I have stayed in south beach. Blows away the ritz carlton

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Hello AmerigoWashingtonDc, Thank you for your review. We are so happy you stayed with us and enjoyed your oversized suite. We do offer the largest rooms in South Beach with private a balcony on every room. We take pride in the service we provide our guests and will be sending your review to our Hotel Manager to share with our... More

Washington, D.C.
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

It's been awhile since I stayed at this property which is back when it first opened. I often go with starwood properties for work and decided on a two night leisure stay using an upgrade certificate. I was pleasantly surprised to get the upgrade to their Oasis Suite. Easy check-in at the front desk. We opted for the platinum breakfast... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello MaxTraveller, Thank you for your review. We are so happy you stayed with us and we love our SPG Members. We do have the largest rooms in South Beach with a private balcony on every room. We would like to apologize for the disturbance on the day of your departure. We would love to speak with you in regards... More

London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
186 helpful votes 186 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I am a Gold SPG member and I reserved a spectacular room in W South Beach in May 2013. It's a 4 Star Hotel and it's a 3.5 star hotel with 3/5 star service. The location of the hotel is great. Away from Ocean Drive and 'busy' hotels from Collins Ave. The beach section was beautiful. Pool is great and... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello DrSYu, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are so happy you stayed with us and we do love our SPG Members. We are so happy you enjoyed you suite and view. We try to offer a late check-out when available to our SPG Members to show appreciation of your business. We hope you will consider us on... More

Columbus, Ohio
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We have been a long time Starwood member. Every time we travel we first look to see if a Starwood hotel is in the neighborhood. My goddaughter was graduating this weekend in Miami and decided to spend the remaining weekend on South Beach. The W hotel was the logical location. Room Rating A-, Why A minus? Dust! Although the TV... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello OhioStaeBuckeye, Thank you for your feedback. We would like to apologize for the dust and service at our pool. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy your stay with us. We will be sending your feedback to our Hotel Manager to address our service culture. We would love to speak with you more in regards to... More

Vancouver, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Smooth check in although we were exhausted from traveling all day from 10 hrs away. Drunk patrons blabbering at reception desk and we had to wait a while for our turn. Room was great, clean every day and turndown was done as well. Having checked in over the weekend, we noticed they keep the pool MUCH warmer on weekends than... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello Lisa V, Thank you for your review. We are so happy you stayed with us on your recent escape to South Beach. We do love our Centurion Members and so happy you loved your suite. We take pride in the service we provide our guests and will be sending your review to our Hotel Manager to celebrate with the... More

London
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We originally booked this hotel but after reading the reviews about staff, building works, noise etc we decided to book a downtown hotel - big mistake - we changed hotels to the W after 2 nights and spent the rest of our holiday here. The rooms are excellent, very well equipped with great products and the pillows are the best... More

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WSoBe, Manager at W South Beach, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Hello benalexhw, Thank you for your review and recommendation. We do have the perfect location with only steps to the ocean and a short walk to many of South Beach’s attractions. We love giving our guests VIP service and we will be sending your feedback to our Hotel Manager to celebrate with our Hotel Staff. Please send us an email... More

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What travellers say

  • Pool area(33)
  • Very nice(24)
  • Room service(18)
  • Ocean drive(8)
  • Lounge chair(8)
  • Fabulous studio(7)
  • Bliss spa(7)
  • Oasis Suite(7)
  • Lincoln road(5)
  • Flat screen TV(3)

Additional Information about W South Beach

Address: 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Region: United States > Florida > Miami Beach > City Center
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#20 Romantic Hotels in Miami Beach
#27 Business Hotels in Miami Beach
#33 Luxury Hotels in Miami Beach
#41 On the Beach Hotels in Miami Beach
#51 Family Hotels in Miami Beach
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
At The W South Beach, wake up to spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic or wind down to scenic sunsets in 395 rooms and bungalows featuring the best of resort living. ... more   less 
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