Crest Hotel Suites
1670 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Overview
Crest Hotel Suites is a restored Art Deco, 3-star hotel in South Beach, Miami Beach. It has a public rating of 3.7/5 based on 1,482 reviews and is positioned as a practical, modest base for exploring the area.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are contemporary and include flat-screen TVs and free Wi‑Fi. Studios and 1-bedroom suites add living and dining areas, plus kitchens with microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers; suites also include pull-out sofas for extra sleeping space.
Dining
An on-site café offers poolside dining and is open for breakfast and lunch. Guest feedback suggests the café is a convenient stop for morning coffee and simple breakfast options, though some visitors expected a more substantial breakfast setup.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor pool. Access to a nearby gym and a beach club is available for a surcharge, which may appeal to guests who want fitness facilities or a structured beach setup beyond the on-site offerings.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about a 9-minute walk from the Miami Beach Convention Center and two blocks from shopping and restaurants at Lincoln Road Mall. Nearby attractions include Miami Beach Botanical Garden (646 m) and The Bass (677 m), with Lummus Park (1,179 m) and The Wolfsonian-FIU (1,191 m) also close by.
Best for
Crest Hotel Suites suits value-focused travelers who want a South Beach base near Lincoln Road Mall and within walking distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center. It’s also a fit for longer or more independent stays thanks to studio and 1-bedroom suite layouts with kitchens (microwave, minifridge, coffeemaker) and living/dining space. Guests who prioritize a central location and functional rooms over extensive on-site amenities tend to find it a good match.
Travel tips
If you plan to cook or snack in-room, booking a studio or 1-bedroom suite gives you a kitchen setup (microwave, minifridge, coffeemaker) plus a living/dining area. For culture and parks on foot, The Bass and Miami Beach Botanical Garden are both within about a 10-minute walk, and Lummus Park is around 1.2 km away. If you want gym or beach-club access, note that these are available via nearby partners for an extra charge.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight the hotel’s strong location for a South Beach stay, especially for travelers who want a reasonably priced base near shopping, dining, and transit. Guests frequently mention friendly, helpful front-desk staff and generally positive impressions of room design and comfort, including clean, bright rooms and comfortable beds. The café is often noted as a convenient place for breakfast and coffee, though some guests find breakfast offerings limited. Negative feedback centers on a modest amenity set and occasional complaints about basic in-room provisions (such as water or drinking glasses) and the pool area feeling under-equipped.
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