Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 4-star upscale, Art Deco hotel dating to 1941, set in Miami Beach at 1690 Collins Ave. It’s positioned within a block of the beach and about two blocks from Lincoln Road Mall, making it a walk-friendly base for South Beach sights. The property holds a public rating of 4/5 based on 1,316 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are styled with bright retro design and vintage-inspired furnishings, paired with marble bathrooms. In-room tech noted includes 55-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, and Wi‑Fi is available. Some room types add curved windows or balconies/terraces, which can provide valuable extra open-air space given that some guests find standard rooms compact.
Amenities & Recreation
A rooftop deck features an outdoor pool, a standout perk for a South Beach stay. Guests also receive free access to a nearby beach club, adding a second option for pool/beach time close to the hotel.
Dining & Nightlife
On-site venues are described as a contemporary Italian restaurant with outdoor seating and a bar, plus a cocktail club and DJ lounge. Note that at least one guest reported a period when restaurant or bar service was not available during their stay, suggesting offerings may vary at times.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is near several Miami Beach cultural stops, including The Bass (about 603 m) and Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 654 m), with Lummus Park roughly 1.25 km away. Farther afield are South Pointe Park Pier (~3.18 km), Jungle Island (~4.53 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (~5.65 km), Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (~5.82 km), Bayside Marketplace (~5.72 km), and Wynwood Walls (~6.99 km).
Best for
This hotel is best suited to couples and style-focused travelers who want an Art Deco setting near the beach, with a rooftop pool and included access to a nearby beach club. It also fits visitors who plan to spend time walking to nearby attractions like The Bass and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, while having nightlife options on-site via a cocktail club and DJ lounge.
Travel tips
If you want more breathing room on a multi-night stay, consider booking a room with a balcony/terrace, since some guests describe standard rooms as tight. Plan beach time around the included access to a nearby beach club, and use the rooftop pool as an on-property alternative. For arts and museums, The Bass and Miami Beach Botanical Garden are close by, while major downtown attractions like Pérez Art Museum Miami and Bayside Marketplace are a longer ride away.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s Art Deco design, strong cleanliness, and comfortable beds, with praise for modern fixtures. The rooftop pool and convenient beach-club access are recurring positives for relaxing close to the ocean. Service feedback is mixed: many describe friendly, helpful staff, while at least one review mentions unprofessional front-desk interactions. Room size can be a drawback for some, with balconies/terraces noted as a meaningful upgrade; there are also reports that restaurant or bar service was not always available during certain stays.
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