Casa Victoria Orchid

Casa Victoria Orchid’s style is described as “Spanish colonial” and its pink-and-white exterior is similar to other buildings on the Espanola Way, a pleasant street lined with palm trees. The lobby is a charming courtyard with pink walls and wrought-iron chairs. Shell-pink is again the dominant color in the reception area and in the hallways, while the cream-colored interiors of the guest rooms are easier on the eye. Interior designers seem to have skipped the breakfast room, which looks like a dull school cafeteria. Located in the heart of South Beach with many shops, restaurants, and cafes just steps away, most of the guests staying here are tourists. Compared to the party atmosphere of other districts closer to the beach, the scene at Casa Victoria Orchid is more toned down, making it popular with couples on vacation. 

While many of Miami Beach’s most popular hotels are located on the beachfront, Casa Victoria Orchid is a few blocks away from the beach on a picturesque street lined with palm trees and many restaurants, cafes, and shops. Its location offers a quiet alternative to the noisy bars of Ocean Drive, where many of the beachside hotels are. The beach is easily accessible and only a seven-minute walk away, and Lincoln Road Mall is a five-minute walk. Several sights are within 10 to 15 minutes on foot: Lincoln Road promenade, Versace Mansion, Miami Beach Convention Center, and the Art Deco District. The Miami Beach Marina and Miami Beach Golf Club are both an eight-minute drive, and Jungle Island is a 15-minute drive. Miami International Airport is about 30 minutes' drive, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 35 to 55 minutes, depending on traffic and route. 

The rooms at Casa Victoria Orchid are spacious and decorated in a minimalist, almost stark style with off-white walls, beautiful beige stone floors, and wooden furniture. Junior Suites have kitchenettes complete with sinks, microwaves, stovetops, and full-size refrigerators. The only other category of room is the Superior Room, each of which has a kitchenette with a microwave, small sink, and mini-fridge. All rooms are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, safes, and work desks. Bathrooms are gorgeous and luxe with stone floors and walk-in showers, glass basin sinks, and Gilchrist & Soames luxury toiletries. The rooms with balconies have views of the street below, while those overlooking the courtyard tend to be quieter.

Casa Victoria Orchid offers a few small extras like free use of bicycles, free domestic and international phone calls to certain countries, and free use of iPads for one hour. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there’s a 24-hour coffee/tea corner. Free continental breakfast is served in the uninspiring breakfast room, though the selection is a little lackluster according to guests: waffles, eggs, cereal, yogurt, breads, coffee, and juice. Guests have access to the pool and gym at sister property Hotel Victor, a half-mile away.