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Great Location- ends there

Reviewed Feb 15, 2020
We are staying in a studio that has a great view. No coffee, no coffee shop (open), vending machine for coffee wont accept money. Closest coffee shop is 1.5 miles.
Room is dated, shower not working, halls old, dated, need maintenance, close pool at 6 PM, right when kids are ready to go swimming. They get three stars for location alone.
Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded Feb 17, 2020
We thank you for taking the time to write an honest and candid review of the experience at the hotel. We take your feedback very seriously and address all the concerns you mentioned internally.

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Reviewed February 14, 2020 via mobile

Room was not a 4 stars. Housekeeping is done very late, and they skipped a day. Many things were not functioning in the room. Valet parking is very busy at time. Personal is not nice. Amenities are below average. The only thing that was high is the price!

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled with friends
3  Thank Rachid B
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marketinghotel1, Marketing at Design Suites Miami Beach, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2020

We are extremely sad to hear about the aspects of your stay that were less than acceptable, especially the lack of quality customer service.
We sincerely apologize for your discomfort and inconvenience.
I will share your review with our leadership team to ensure that our training is updated and our service level is improved.
We hope to welcome you again in the future

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Reviewed February 12, 2020

BED BUGS. We checked out a day early after finding bed bugs in our sheets. The front desk was not apologetic, and didn't offer a refund of any kind. (It seemed like it was a common occurrence.)

Several days later, the hotel has yet to refund anything... Very poor customer service.

Room tip: Ask for a room without bed bugs...
Date of stay: February 2020
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4  Thank Tduncan7
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marketinghotel1, Marketing at Design Suites Miami Beach, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2020

We regret that you had such difficulty during your stay with us. We strive to offer quality service and comfort for our guests and it's unfortunate your room wasn't cleaned to the high standards we aspire to provide. We'll be sure to address your feedback with our team moving forward.
We do hope you allow us to host you again soon so we can share a more positive experience with you.

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Reviewed February 12, 2020 via mobile

I left as soon I checked in. This place is so Outdated that felt depressed. Beat up cabinets and furniture. Cheap mattresses. If we had a decent window I might of tolerate. Only way to see out if you stand bc window is so up high. There was a building under Constrction; from bed I could see the high rise construction building. Just ghetto! Wasted $$.

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
3  Thank batmanzgrl
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marketinghotel1, Marketing at Design Suites Miami Beach, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2020

We thank you for taking the time to write an honest and candid review of the experience at the hotel. We take your feedback very seriously and address all the concerns you mentioned internally.

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Reviewed February 11, 2020

This place is in desperate need of repairs. Outdated and dirty. There was a huge wad of hair hanging from the sprinkler system just outside our door..no washcloths..no phone to call front desk. The bathroom was so gross I was afraid to shower without flip flops on. When we pulled back the duvet on our bed to go to sleep, THERE WAS SAND IN THE BED. They clearly didn't change the sheets or the sand was in the duvet and they didn't bother to get it out. So GROSS!!!!! Staff was not friendly, with the exception of one young lady who got us new sheets (Wish I could remember her name).This was the Worst hotel I've ever set foot in. The only good thing about the place was that the beach is right there and it's a nice beach. The only reason we stayed the two nights that we did was because it was Superbowl weekend and we didn't have a choice. Do yourself a favor and go ANYWHERE else.

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
4  Thank Daniellegou
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marketinghotel1, Marketing at Design Suites Miami Beach, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2020

Thank you for being our guest. We are sorry for not meeting your expectations with our room and the issues that you encountered during your stay. We will share your comments with the appropriate individuals to see where we can make improvements. We regret the inconvenience caused and hope you will consider giving us another chance to prove we are up to the task of delivering excellent service and accommodations.

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Reviewed February 2, 2020

Having stayed in two kinds of rooms in this property I can say that the room without the balcony, at least the one we stayed in, is nicer with more up to date features and better lighting. The balcony is nice however, and as the windows do not open, it is the only way to hear the ocean and get the ocean breeze. We stayed in two rooms over a four day stay because of a glitch in our reservation. Checking in and out at this hotel is a pain with valet parking and an added trip to the security desk to fill out more forms. The very early 10 AM checkout has no flexibility and there were no early check in without paying a fee and if they hold your bags for your they also charge a fee. Their business model seems to be to rack up resort and other a la carte fees. Buyer beware. If this review were based on the room and view alone it would have a high rating but the bureaucracy and poor service really lowered the enjoyment of our free days in Miami. There are a lot of other properties in Miami with beautiful views that do not have these problems.

Date of stay: January 2020
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marketinghotel1, Marketing at Design Suites Miami Beach, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2020

We appreciate the feedback
We're happy you had a pleasant stay with us despite our hotel not meeting your expectations. We'll address your feedback with the appropriate members of our team.
We hope to host you again soon for a more positive experience

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