3101 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States | (305) 673-5333
Beachfront location
Large restaurant with patio
Meal packages available
Outdoor swimming pool and kiddy pool surrounded by palm trees
Contemporary rooms (remodeled in 2014)
Small on-site gym
Valet parking available
Not within walking distance of South Beach action (5-minute drive)
Extra charge for Wi-Fi
Limited valet parking, for a daily fee
Nearby construction noise
Lobby can get crowded
The Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach operates much like a mid-century Miami resort in its heyday: An expansive pool deck for dedicated sun worshippers, plenty of fried food at every meal and, at the center of it all, a sprawling, over-decorated lobby designed for hobnobbing. But it's unlikely you'll find any grandmas in mink stoles here today. The Riu caters to a new era of guests, many of them traveling on tour packages from Europe. This moderately priced hotel isn't South Beach chic, but amenities including a separate kiddy pool, easy beach access and available meal plans may make it a convenient option for families.
