National Hotel
1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
National Hotel is a 3-star, adults-oriented hotel in Miami Beach’s Art Deco district at 1677 Collins Ave. Dating to 1939, it’s known for preserved period flourishes and a stylish, vintage-leaning aesthetic. The property offers direct beach access and is positioned in an area known for shopping and galleries.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms feature vintage accents and hardwood furnishings alongside modern basics like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include private balconies or patios with ocean or pool views. Suites are available, including a notable 3-story penthouse.
Pools, Fitness & Spa
A standout feature is the 205-foot-long infinity pool, complemented by a second smaller pool. There is also an on-site fitness center; pool and fitness access are covered by a daily resort fee. A poolside cabana spa is available for an additional charge.
Dining, Lounge & Meetings
The hotel has two on-site restaurants plus a lounge, providing on-property options for drinks and meals. Meeting facilities are available for small events or work-focused stays. Some guests, however, report disappointment with food and drink quality and pricing during their visit.
Location & Nearby Places
Set on Collins Avenue, the hotel is walkable to cultural and green spaces like The Bass (about 633 m) and Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 729 m), with Lummus Park roughly 1.2 km away. Farther afield are South Pointe Park Pier (~3.2 km) and Nikki Beach Miami Beach (~2.6 km). Downtown and museum attractions such as Pérez Art Museum Miami (~5.7 km) and the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (~5.9 km) are within a short ride, as are Wynwood Walls (~7.1 km) and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (~9.7 km).
Best for
Best suited to adults looking for an Art Deco-era South Beach stay with direct beach access and strong pool time, anchored by a 205-foot infinity pool. It also fits travelers who value a central Collins Avenue location near The Bass and Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Guests who are sensitive to noise or who prioritize consistently strong on-site dining may want to plan accordingly based on review themes.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting during major Miami Beach events (such as music festivals), expect potential crowding and significant daytime-to-evening noise that can affect pool access and overall quiet. With The Bass (~633 m), Miami Beach Botanical Garden (~729 m), and Lummus Park (~1.2 km) nearby, many sightseeing stops are doable on foot, while museums like Pérez Art Museum Miami (~5.7 km) and Frost Science (~5.9 km) are typically easier by ride. Keep in mind that pool and fitness access are tied to a daily resort fee, and the cabana spa carries a surcharge.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight the hotel’s Art Deco character, attractive grounds, and prime South Beach location, with many noting friendly, helpful staff. Room size and condition come up often, with some guests describing rooms and bathrooms as small, dated, or in need of maintenance touch-ups, and thin walls impacting quiet. On-property food and drinks receive mixed-to-negative feedback from some guests, including value and service pace around the pool area. Event-related disruption is a recurring concern in at least one detailed account, citing loud music-festival noise, heavy crowds, reduced pool usability, and frustration about resort-fee value during that period.
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