I think the key to really enjoying your stay at Essex, is to book a "Superior" double room or a Jr Suite. My husband and I were fortunate enough to have the "Superior" double automatically booked for us thru Travelocity. Our fellow travelers were not as fortunate, so they stayed in a dingy, cramped basic double room. There was definitely... more

Checked into the Essex on 29th August 2008 for the brits who read this, the room is basic like staying in Greece or Spain standard. The foya is pleasant and the basic rooms are clean, the complimentary breakfast was a nice touch but I did feel I had booked into stearage The pool or hot tup was a waste of... more

I stayed at the Essex House during the period of Sept 10th to Sept 15th. When I booked my stay on Hotels.com, it stated that complimentary breakfast would be provided at the hotel. However while I was there, I was informed by a member of staff that the hotel no longer provided complimentary breakfast. Instead they provided me with a... more

Just returned from six nights at the Essex House, got a nice price via Expedia, this lovely Art Deco hotel is on Collins and 10th, one block from Oceans Drive fantastic location on South Beach location is key. Whilst the room size isn't huge and the bathroom functional this hotel has a nice bar and terrace and friendly staff. Other... more

I would like to say that this hotel was in the best spot very near to the beach and ocean drive. The hotel was very clean and the rooms comfortable.They put on a good breakfast with pleanty of variety. The staff were very friendly and helpful, i would book to stay at this hotel again when next visiting miami. Ann... more

The hotel is closed to Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. From the outside, the hotel looks much more better than the inside. Bedroom was fine and not so small as expected. We got a 2 double bed room that fit our/your needs (if you are looking for nothing more than beds and TV). Bathroom is tiny but it can be... more

We stayed at the Essex House for 2 nights before a cruise. I loved it. The room was very clean and modern. The breakfast was varied and FREE best of all. I enjoyed how the hotel was 1 block from the beach, and not all the noise you get when you stay on ocean drive. Food Advice: Go to Puerto... more

On Collins Avenue Miami beach. We stayed in a suite, at a good rate using www.expedia.com.au , so had no problems with space as described by other reviewers. Comfortable without compromising the Art Deco style of this refurbished hotel. If you have some difficulty with mobilty there are about ten steps into the suites and the shower is in a... more

While looking for a different hotel to stay in on my trip this year to South Beach I was reminded of a bad experience I had at Essex House last year as a Birthday and Graduation present. The hotel decor was great the room was ok for the price until realizing the room was infested with bed bugs the next... more