Pros

  • Five-minute walk from the beach
  • All rooms are suites with lots of space
  • Fitness center includes a handful of cardio machines
  • Business center on-site
  • Small, private movie theater that guests can book
  • Free basic breakfast
  • Non-smoking hotel (a con for some)
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • No swimming pool or full restaurant
  • Old building means noisier air-conditioning
  • Fee for parking
  • Weak Wi-Fi connection in some rooms
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Bottom Line

Built in 1936, the Nassau Suite Hotel -- a mid-range property with 22 suites over three floors -- is a registered National Historic Landmark with an updated interior. The large, modern studios and one-bedroom suites have open floor plans with full kitchens, walk-in closets, dining areas, modern bathrooms, and sitting areas in most. The low-key hotel also has a business center, fitness room, and small movie theater; free breakfast and beach chairs and umbrellas to borrow are included. Just a short walk from the beach, the Nassau Suite Hotel isn’t the most glamorous of Miami hotels, but the rooms are comfortable. The Circa 39 hotel, a 10-minute drive away, has cheaper rates and the added advantage of an outdoor pool.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Nassau Suite Hotel

Scene

Art Deco exterior, chic and quirky interiors, and a laid-back family-friendly vibe

With square and circular windows and a powder-blue facade, Nassau Suite Hotel may not be the prettiest of Miami's Art Deco buildings, but it has a welcoming feel inside and plenty of lively decorative touches. The lobby is bright and attractive, with floor-to-ceiling windows and dandelion-shaped lampshades. The honeycomb floor tiling is chic, if a bit stark and cold. The lobby has a green and orange theme: green thanks to the many tropical plants, and orange in the cushions, bamboo pots, and the large beach-inspired artwork on the walls. Hints of tangerine shades can be found throughout the hotel.

It's worth noting that the hotel does look a bit tired; some areas are in need of a paint job, and the movie theater is a tad drab. The Nassau is a good choice for families, as the rooms are spacious and close to Flamingo Park and Pool, as well as couples who prefer self-sufficient, apartment-style rooms.

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Location

In the middle of Miami's Art Deco district, on busy Collins Avenue

Nassau Suite Hotel is located in the middle of Miami's Art Deco district, close to the beach and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk from Lincoln Road, Española Way, and South Beach. Right on Collins Avenue, it does get a lot of street noise, from garbage trucks to the occasional post-midnight drunken street brawl. However, noise is generally the same for all hotels in this central area. The hotel is set in between two parks: Flamingo Park, popular with families for its well-maintained playground and water park, and Lummus Park, a picturesque green space that has been the backdrop for many films and television series, including Miami Vice. Miami Convention Center is a five-minute drive away, and the New World Symphony -- which has concerts, master classes, monthly yoga mornings, and a vast media center -- is a 10-minute walk away. The beach is two blocks away, and the hotel provides guests with seaside necessities like folding chairs and beach towels. There is on-site parking for a fee.

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Rooms

Minimalist, modern suites -- some with kitchens and balconies -- with small bathrooms

All of the rooms at Nassau Suite Hotel are suites, decorated in the same dark, modern, and somewhat bland minimalist style. The walls are painted a plum-gray, and the spaces feel rather cold and bare, and in need of some softer furnishings, as opposed to the sterile white cube tables and the white Perspex swivel chairs guests find upon entry. Rooms with hardwood floors feel warmer than those with gray tile floors. Beds are large and comfortable, with inset headboards and dim overhead lighting. 

Some suites have kitchens, stocked with cooking utensils and microwaves (none have toasters, though). Some also have private balconies. All suites have ample walk-in closet space, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. Rooms facing Collins Avenue tend to be noisier, thanks to the constant activity on the street; rooms facing the adjacent building do get some noise from a garbage truck that drives by in the mornings, which some guests may find bothersome. The best views are from rooms facing Collins Avenue, which are One-Bedroom King Suites. Bathrooms are quite small in some suites, but are modern in style, with fixed glass dividers over the bathtubs and good water pressure in the showers.

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Features

Fitness center, business center, and basement movie theater, plus free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking lot -- but no pool

The fitness center has a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, free weights, and a handful of cardio machines, but it does feel a bit dark and small. The business center -- free to use -- has origami fabric chairs and modern light fixtures, but it definitely still has a basement vibe. Breakfast is free, although it's rather basic; the hotel does not have a full restaurant. There is a small on-site movie theater, which can be reserved for private screenings of movies from the hotel's DVD collection; the theater itself is a bit dingy and tired. The hotel provides beach chairs and towels for guests to borrow to take to the beach one block away. Private parking is available for a fee, but this is standard procedure in Miami. There's also free Wi-Fi. The hotel lacks a pool.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Nassau Suite Hotel

Scene

Art Deco exterior, chic and quirky interiors, and a laid-back family-friendly vibe

With square and circular windows and a powder-blue facade, Nassau Suite Hotel may not be the prettiest of Miami's Art Deco buildings, but it has a welcoming feel inside and plenty of lively decorative touches. The lobby is bright and attractive, with floor-to-ceiling windows and dandelion-shaped lampshades. The honeycomb floor tiling is chic, if a bit stark and cold. The lobby has a green and orange theme: green thanks to the many tropical plants, and orange in the cushions, bamboo pots, and the large beach-inspired artwork on the walls. Hints of tangerine shades can be found throughout the hotel.

It's worth noting that the hotel does look a bit tired; some areas are in need of a paint job, and the movie theater is a tad drab. The Nassau is a good choice for families, as the rooms are spacious and close to Flamingo Park and Pool, as well as couples who prefer self-sufficient, apartment-style rooms.

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Location

In the middle of Miami's Art Deco district, on busy Collins Avenue

Nassau Suite Hotel is located in the middle of Miami's Art Deco district, close to the beach and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk from Lincoln Road, Española Way, and South Beach. Right on Collins Avenue, it does get a lot of street noise, from garbage trucks to the occasional post-midnight drunken street brawl. However, noise is generally the same for all hotels in this central area. The hotel is set in between two parks: Flamingo Park, popular with families for its well-maintained playground and water park, and Lummus Park, a picturesque green space that has been the backdrop for many films and television series, including Miami Vice. Miami Convention Center is a five-minute drive away, and the New World Symphony -- which has concerts, master classes, monthly yoga mornings, and a vast media center -- is a 10-minute walk away. The beach is two blocks away, and the hotel provides guests with seaside necessities like folding chairs and beach towels. There is on-site parking for a fee.

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Rooms

Minimalist, modern suites -- some with kitchens and balconies -- with small bathrooms

All of the rooms at Nassau Suite Hotel are suites, decorated in the same dark, modern, and somewhat bland minimalist style. The walls are painted a plum-gray, and the spaces feel rather cold and bare, and in need of some softer furnishings, as opposed to the sterile white cube tables and the white Perspex swivel chairs guests find upon entry. Rooms with hardwood floors feel warmer than those with gray tile floors. Beds are large and comfortable, with inset headboards and dim overhead lighting. 

Some suites have kitchens, stocked with cooking utensils and microwaves (none have toasters, though). Some also have private balconies. All suites have ample walk-in closet space, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. Rooms facing Collins Avenue tend to be noisier, thanks to the constant activity on the street; rooms facing the adjacent building do get some noise from a garbage truck that drives by in the mornings, which some guests may find bothersome. The best views are from rooms facing Collins Avenue, which are One-Bedroom King Suites. Bathrooms are quite small in some suites, but are modern in style, with fixed glass dividers over the bathtubs and good water pressure in the showers.

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Features

Fitness center, business center, and basement movie theater, plus free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking lot -- but no pool

The fitness center has a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, free weights, and a handful of cardio machines, but it does feel a bit dark and small. The business center -- free to use -- has origami fabric chairs and modern light fixtures, but it definitely still has a basement vibe. Breakfast is free, although it's rather basic; the hotel does not have a full restaurant. There is a small on-site movie theater, which can be reserved for private screenings of movies from the hotel's DVD collection; the theater itself is a bit dingy and tired. The hotel provides beach chairs and towels for guests to borrow to take to the beach one block away. Private parking is available for a fee, but this is standard procedure in Miami. There's also free Wi-Fi. The hotel lacks a pool.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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