The Shelborne By Proper

1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

The Shelborne By Proper is a 4-star hotel at 1801 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, Florida. It holds a public rating of 4.6 from 297 reviews. Guest comments describe a stylish, atmospheric property that draws an interesting mix of visitors.

Location & Setting

The hotel sits in the heart of South Beach, and guests note that the back of the property opens toward the beach. Walking-range attractions include The Bass museum (about 424 m) and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 743 m). Lummus Park is about 1.5 km away, and The Wolfsonian-FIU is about 1.5 km away.

Pool & Recreation

Guests mention a large pool that children would enjoy, and beach access at the rear of the property. A formal amenities list is not documented here, so guests should confirm current facilities directly with the hotel.

Dining

Breakfast is not included in the room rate, according to guest feedback. Reviewers also describe on-site food pricing as expensive. Details of restaurants and bars are not documented in the available information.

Service & Condition

Staff and service are the most consistently praised aspects of stays, and one guest singled out a team member named Olivier for attentive help. One reviewer felt the property needs some upgrades, though they were willing to overlook this because of the location and service.

Further Afield

South Pointe Park Pier is about 3.4 km away and Fontainebleau Miami Beach about 2.7 km. Across the bay, Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.9 km), the Frost Museum of Science (about 6.1 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 6.1 km) and Bayfront Park (about 6.2 km) are reachable. Wynwood Walls is about 7.2 km away, Miami Seaquarium about 7.7 km, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens about 9.9 km.

Best for

Best for leisure travelers who want to be in the middle of South Beach with beach access behind the hotel and a large pool. It suits guests who value attentive staff and a stylish social atmosphere and who accept that food is priced high and the property may show some wear.

Travel tips

Breakfast is not included in the rate, so factor in dining costs or look at food options nearby. The Bass, Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Lummus Park are the closest attractions. Downtown and mainland sights such as the Pérez Art Museum, Frost Museum and Wynwood Walls are roughly 6–7 km away and need a drive or ride.

What guests say

Guests most often praise the location in the heart of South Beach, with the beach at the back of the property, and say price and location are hard to beat. Staff and service are described as outstanding, with one guest naming a team member for going out of their way. Reviewers also like the cool, lively atmosphere and the large pool. On the negative side, breakfast is not included and food is considered very expensive, and one guest felt the property needs some upgrades.

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