The Angler's Hotel

Let me start by saying that I LOVE Kimpton Hotels, and this one does not disappoint! I am an IHG Platinum Elite member and I very much appreciated the accommodation for an early check in, late check out, as well as a complimentary room upgrade (all perks of my status). Mohammad at the Front Desk was extremely hospitable and accommodating to our needs/requests! He made sure to follow up with us each day to make sure everything was to our liking. He made our stay a great one! We are already looking forward to our next trip and stay at Angler’s! One piece of constructive criticism would be for the on-site El Patio restaurant/staff. We were greeted and seated quickly, but once seated, the service was slow/nonexistent at times. Also, while some of the meals were very tasty (Shakshuka and pancakes), the veggie omelette was very small (ate it in 3-4 bites) and the frittata was dry and not very good.

Staff were very good, very helpful . Nice furniture in the room but room needed updating. Not cheap in Miami, we had a room for 4 which is difficult to find in a good location in south beach area but it was in an older part of the building, no balcony, no view, no windows that opened. Extra beds were a sofa bed. Cleanliness in bathroom was a bit lacking, hair in the bin, someone had previously been cutting hair and on the bathroom floor. Didn’t bother complaining. We were only there for 2 nights. Shower was old . Not enough towels left for 4. Free coffee in reception, self service from 7-10am which is a nice touch, not to be confused with coffee from bar habana which is not free. Also have free wine 5-6 (I think) in reception which is a nice touch. Pool area is nice, chair covers, towels and sun cream available, plenty of umbrellas for shade. Breakfast at bar habana is very good quality, it’s not cheap but that’s because Miami is very expensive. El patio is nice too. Artwork is nice and the whole place smells lovely. Plenty of restaurants nearby and a short walk to ocean drive. Would stay here again but maybe look at alternative room. Think we were in room 201.

Great hotel! Friendly staff! We are looking forward to returning in the very near future! Loved the location and the food options both nearby and on-site. The energy is very nice and rooms are nicely appointed. We have stayed a few times and it has never disappointed!

This hotel has a lot of potential but needs some upkeep. This was a decent location and was decently priced especially for a Kimpton. The rooftop pool was well kept. The room and interior of the hotel had recently been renovated and was new, fresh and clean. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. We were disappointed in the services and upkeep of some of the amenities. This hotel’s style has a second pool. The area is beautiful. You walk through lush foliage with fountains and statues to reach a Mediterranean pool. Unfortunately this pool is not well kept. Though it is equipped with a heater, it is not heated. It is also not regularly cleaned. The pool was littered with bird feathers and leaves both days and times (morning and night) that we visited. We loved the tranquility of this area but were not able to use the pool due to its state. We unfortunately were unable to use any pool at this location. One because of it’s maintenance, the other because of lack of available chairs. The rooftop pool has a handful of loungers and chairs that were all taken both days we tried to visit. We were also deterred by the many screaming children. Additionally, we had to forego breakfast due to wait times. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to get a table, we sat at our table without being acknowledged for 20 more minutes. This took up the entire time we had before having to leave Miami Beach. Additional breakfast locations would be recommended.

Like much of South Beach, the building(s) of the Kimpton Angler's are old and charming. But unfortunately the guestroom we stayed in was not charming, just old. Old and tired. Our room was certainly clean, but showing its age and wear - along with the hallways, stairwells, and ancient elevator (2nd building) that was in fact out-of-order. The website shows some really nice rooms, but I have no idea where they are, every hallway we trod through looked worn and old. That said, the common areas like the lobby, restaurant, rooftop pool area, as well as the service levels from staff were legendary Kimpton quality. We had an amazing day hanging at the rooftop pool where we lunched, and we ended up through circumstances to have dinner in the Kimpton's restaurant (Le Patio) twice, and were treated to an excellent meal and service both times. We are loyal Kimpton Rewards members, and we have stayed in numerous properties in various cities (most recently Barcelona, Spain), and this is the only experience that was not a solid 5 stars. Overall we had an enjoyable stay. We're not big fans of South Beach (or Miami in general), so I don't think we'll be back. But if happenstance takes us there again, I would consider staying here, but I would insist on an updated room.