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Basel Tov!: Miami New Times’ Guide to Art Basel
See also: Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 Art Fairs and Gallery Guide
Kevin Cannon
Once a year, like a beach babe shedding her bikini for a black turtleneck and tortoise-shell glasses, Miami morphs from global party capital into the sophisticated belle of the international art world.
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More than 50,000 visitors will flock to Dade this week for hours of artistic insanity, all headquartered at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Inside, 260 of the world’s top galleries will showcase art worth a total of $2.5 billion — roughly the GDP of Guyana. With a resurgent economy and booming art market, experts expect record sales topping $500 million.
But Basel‘s impact resonates miles beyond the Monet-swapping confines of the convention center. Twenty-two satellite fairs will convert the entire tip of the peninsula into a rambling art-lovers’ paradise, from South Beach to Wynwood to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and beyond. And dozens of concerts, club parties, and DJ sets will turn the 305 into a mini South by Southwest extravaganza.
The only drawback to Basel week, really, is that Miamians can be in only one place at a time. Where to be? That is the question.
That’s why New Times has assembled the Magic City’s most comprehensive guide to the best fairs, the edgiest works, and the craziest parties. Raise a glass. Basel tov! It’s the best time of year in the 305.
Above is a handy-dandy map of all the fairs. Below is the key, and at the end of this page are links to the rest of our informative guide. So read on!
1) Art Asia Miami December 4–9. 110 NE 36th St., Miami. $20.
2) Scope Miami December 5–9. 110 NE 36th St., Miami. $15–$20.
3) Overture Miami December 5–9. NW 34th Street and Buena Vista Boulevard, Miami. $15.
4) Context December 5–9. 3201 NE First Ave., Miami. $10–$20.
5) Red Dot Miami December 5–9. 3011 NE First Ave., Miami. Day pass $15, week pass $25.
6) Art Miami December 5–9. 3101 NE First Ave., Miami. One-day pass $20, multiday pass $40.
7) Artexpo Miami December 5–9. 3011 NE First Ave., Miami. $15.
8) Miami Project December 5–9. NE First Avenue and 29th Street, Miami. $20–$45.
9) Fountain Miami December 6–9. 2505 N. Miami Ave., Miami. One-day pass $10, weekend pass $15.
10) Seven December 4–9. 2200 NW Second Ave., Miami. Free.
11) JustMadMia December 6–9. 2136 NW First Ave., Miami. $10–$15.
12) Pulse Miami December 6–9. Ice Palace Studios, 1400 N. Miami Ave., Miami. $15–$20.
13) Pool Art Fair December 7–9. Sky House Marquis, 1100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free.
14) Miami River Art FairDecember 5–9. Miami Convention Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami. $10–$30.
15) International Contemporary Jewelry Fair December 5–9. InterContinental Miami Dock, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. $20.
16) NADA Art Fair December 6–9. Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free.
17) Ink Miami Art Fair December 5–9. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free.
18) Design Miami December 5–9. Miami Beach Convention Center Parking Lot, Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, Miami Beach. $15–$55.
19) Art Basel Miami Beach December 6–9. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. $24–$90.
20) Select Fair December 6–9. Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free.
21) Aqua 12 December 6–9. Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $10.
22) Untitled December 5–9. 12th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. $20.
23) Verge Art Miami Beach December 7–9. Essex House, 1001 Collins Ave., and the Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Free.
Local Artists Find Space At NADA During Art Basel Miami
By KENNY MALONE
Credit Kenny Malone
Azizi DeSouza, 31, was inspired by an unexplained mass blackbird death for a video that will be shown during NADA.
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Fifty years ago Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett played the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach. Now a handful of college students will have their day at the Deauville.
The New Art Dealers Alliance, known as NADA, hosts one of the higher profile satellite fairs during Art Basel. This year’s will be held at the iconic Miami Beach hotel.
Four college seniors at the New World School of the Arts will show video installations at the NADA fair. The pieces will be piped into every TV of every room in the Deauville (channel eight, if you’re looking). The videos will also play on bigger screens in the main space of NADA.
For the past few years, a handful of New World students have been selected to create and show work during Art Basel week.
Something in the Water
Filmmaker Grela Orihuela and her husband, Bill, are both avid art collectors and at some point they started to notice many of their favorite artists were coming from their own back yard.
“We used to joke that there was something in the water at New World,” said Orihuela. “We wanted to be part of that that nurtures it.”
So, three years ago, they started the project for NWSA students, called HOTBED.
NADA runs from Thursday, Dec. 6, through the Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Deauville Beach Resort (6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL). For more information, check NADA’s website.
See an excerpt from Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo’s video installation here.
See an excerpt from Azizi DeSouza’s video installation here.
THE MEGA GUIDE TO ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2012: THURSDAY
By Gary Pini
The Fountain Art Fair Miami (2505 North Miami Avenue. Miami) is back for their seventh go-round with over 35 exhibitors and a “visual display of installation-heavy artworks” in a 25,000 square-foot warehouse. Fountain is always a blast with lots of parties and hip art. The VIP preview is tonight.
The fifth and final edition of OHWOW‘s “It Ain’t Fair” opens tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at 743 Washington Avenue in South Beach.
The prize for “best invite” to an AB/MB party goes to design firm Munoz & Company’s life-like taco for “Mestizo City.” The three-day site-specific installation opens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at 81 NE 40th Street, Miami.
Nirvana fans can look forward to a unique, three-part performance and exhibit called “KURT” at Miami’s Gusman Center for the Performing Arts (174 E Flagler Street, Miami). The tribute to the late Kurt Cobain includes an appearance by Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, a short film by Adarsha Benjamin and a 15-minute live version of the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video directed by Los Angeles choreographer Ryan Heffington. Tickets are here. Adarsha Benjamin and Henry Hopperhost the KURT afterparty at the James Royal Palm (1545 Collins Avenue, South Beach) with a DJ set byDevendra Banhart and a live performance by the So So Glos.
New York’s Jonathan LeVine Gallery will present the (private) world premiere of Art 4 Space, a documentary film about French artist Invader and the recent launch of one of his iconic mosaics into outer space (pictured above). The film is being screened in partnership with the Miami International Film Festival at the Colony Theatre (1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach). We hear that PAPER senior editor Carlo McCormick will moderate a Q&A session with the artist following the screening. The film is on view to the public at the PULSE-Miami Art Fair through Sunday.
NADA Miami Beach previews today and opens to the public tomorrow opens for the public today at 2 p.m. at the Deauville Beach Resort (6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach). It’s the fair’s tenth Anniversary!
Visionaire, Net-a-Porter and Mr. Porter are opening a “Free Store“ in the new Miami Beach SLS Hotel (1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach). The store is an interactive art installation by Jonathan Horowitzand “customers” are invited to “bring stuff you can’t use and take stuff away that you can.” Personal items that could be yours for the taking will be provided by everyone from Michael Stipe to Maurizio Cattelan to Marilyn Minter.
Nisi Berryman hosts an opening reception for “Images” by Greg Lotus at NIBA Home (39 NE 39th Street, Miami).
MeUndies and Curtis Kulig launch their “Love Me” collab tonight at “the first upscale hostel in the US,” Freehand Miami (2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach) with DJ Chelsea Leyland. The hostel was designed by Roman & Williams and is a part of the NoMad group.
Merchandise and Teengirl Fantasy are playing tonight at 10 p.m. at The Vagabond (30 NE 14th Street, Miami).
If you feel like having a beer while checking out “The Factory Art Show” (101 NW 24th Street, Miami), you’re in luck. The street-art-centric fair will also include a Basel Biergarten serving top craft beers from Florida breweries, plus a “charcuterie house featuring candied bacon and other other delicious artisan smoked meats.” It opens today from 2 to 11 p.m
There’s a new fair called JustMad setting up shop in Wynwood’s SOHO Studios this year and — besides the 30 galleries exhibiting their works — this one will include a working re-creation of Madrid’s famed San Miguel Market. There will be tons of Spanish merchants bringing their local food products to a gigantic space designed by Andres Jaque.
Scope Miami returns this year in a new Midtown Miami location at 110 NE 36th Street. Their 100,000-square-foot pavilion will house over 85 established galleries, plus another 20 new galleries that will be featured in Scope’s “Breeder” program. Also this year, VH1 is sponsoring a special outdoor lounge dedicated to “music, art and beyond” that will be open during regular fair hours. Tonight, there’s an invite-only party from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring a performance by Canadian band Metric.
Fendi Casa Luxury Living (90 NE 39th Street, Miami) and Elle Decor are showing 25 Andy Warholsilkscreens in an exhibit curated by Adamar Fine Arts.
Dom Pérignon introduces their new Luminous Rosé at a VIP party in the W South Beach Hotel’s Wall nightclub tonight with DJ Nick Cohen. Alex Dellal, Stavros Niarchos and Vito Schnabel host. It’s the official afterparty for the annual Aby Rosen dinner at The Dutch.
Evian and Diane von Furstenberg are having a super-private VIP luncheon to launch their limited-edition bottle collab at Soho Beach House.
Hot New York club Westway opens their pop-up in the Shore Club’s Red Room tonight and it will run through Saturday.
Graffiti artist Niels “Shoe” Meulman and footwear brand United Nude launch their “A Shoe By Shoe” collab (plus book signing of Shoe’s new book) at the Wynwood Walls (2516 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami) from 6 to 8 p.m.
For the first time in the US, Marni will show their “L’Arte del Ritratto” exhibition in their store at 3930 NE 2nd Avenue. The exhibit includes 125 chairs that will be sold to benefit Miami’s service network for Children of Inmates, as well as photos by Francesco Jodice. The VIP opening is this evening.
Bruce Weber will sign copies of his new book at the Standard Hotel (40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach) at 6 p.m.
Kelly Klein launches her latest photo book at The Webster (1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach) at 6 p.m.
Davidoff, an associate sponsor of AB/MB, is expected to announce details on its upcoming “Art Initiative” during a press conference at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden at 5 p.m.
Gary Nader‘s second annual art auction is today at 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in South Beach (1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach).
Paradox Designs hosts a Wearable Art Gallery tonight and tomorrow, 6 p.m. to midnight, at Zen Loft (1233 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach).
Cultured Magazine hosts a party at “MADinItaly” design store (4 NE 39th Street in Miami’s Design District) at 7 p.m. with works by Lapo Elkann, Gaetano Pesce, Monica Casali, Valentino De Martiniand Lorenzo Perrone. RSVP here.
Nicolas Jaar is at Bardot (3456 North Miami Avenue, Miami) at 10 p.m.
Photograph from Invader’s “Art 4 Space.”
Looking for CanCon at Miami Art Basel?
Then put down that cocktail and visit the satellite fairs that surround sunny South Beach’s annual art party
by Daniel Barna on Thursday, December 6, 2012 5:05pm - 0 Comments
The White Cube Party at Soho Beach House for Art Basel Miami (Jennifer Greylock/Getty)
The annual Bacchanalia that is Miami Art Basel is barely underway, and already reports from sunny South Beach describe a debaucherous scene where bedroom art weirdos pop bottles with rap stars, wealthy collectors and dealers anoint new darlings, and lecherous hanger-ons with big tans and bigger hair pose for pictures and drink on other people’s dime. Miami isn’t exactly a sleepy beach town by any means, but the pre-parties for the pre-parties for the pre-parties have been going on since Tuesday, and there’s still two days left, and so, so, much art to see.
That’s right: art, the very reason Miami becomes the centre of the universe this time of year. The week’s nucleus is the Miami convention centre, where Art Basel proper takes place. But with the onslaught of satellite fairs that have crept up around the city in recent years, for many (re: people who aren’t rich), Basel is an afterthought. Canadians who’ve made the trip south and are looking out for who’s repping them have especially little reason to visit the New York and London-dominated convention centre, whose lone Canadian exhibitor is Toronto’s Jessica Bradley. We suggest checking out the smaller fairs, where CanCon is a plenty. If you can pry yourself out of that luxe feather-topped mattress, please see below.
Jon Rafman
The NADA fair at the Deauville Beach Resort has been described as a must-see for collectors in search of “emerging or overlooked” talent. Jon Rafman is neither. On the strength of his universally obsessed-over collection of surreal Google street view images, the Montreal-based new-media whiz kid has become one of the more visible faces of Canada’s new school of contemporary image-makers. Though his major residency remains at U.K. top dog Saatchi Gallery, he’s in Miami with London’s far less glossy Seventeen Gallery, who’ll show his New Age Demanded project; a series of deformed 3D models of greek busts where, as Rafman puts it “Art history meets possible futures in a topological space where reality is molded, stretched, bent, but never broken.”
Jon Rafman
Julia Dault
Though Art Basel is often viewed as the lantern-jawed football player in a high school full of hipsters, showing there can help pay a gallerist’s rent for a decade or 10. At least that’s what Toronto’s Jessica Bradley–who called her gallery’s successful attempt at gaining acceptance to Basel a “rigorous process”–is hoping for. With her, she brings artists Zin Taylor , Derek Sullivan, and Julia Dault, the Toronto ex-pat now based in Brooklyn, whose winding Formica sculptures and richly textured paintings have landed in New York’s harbinger of cool The New Museum, and Toronto’s less-cool but equally impressive Art Gallery of Ontario. Art Basel feels like a proper milieu between the two, so expect Dault and co. to fit right in.
Julia Dault
Jacob Whibley
Instead of showcasing their impressive portfolio of diverse artists, Toronto art world mainstays Narwhal Art Projects has decided to put all its eggs in one patchwork basket by the name of Jacob Whibley. This is their third time bringing the Toronto native’s dizzying mixed-media work to Miami, but their first at Pulse, which has earned the reputation of being less subversive, and more buyer-friendly than the other fairs. And if Whibley’s dramatic, labour-intensive pieces–one required over 4,500 strips of paper to assemble–sell well, then it’s Cubano sandwiches at Enriqueta’s, on him.
Jacob Whibley
Sara Cwynar
Cooper Cole gallery has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of Toronto’s West-end gallery scene, thanks in large part to star pupil Sara Cwynar, who along with a mini army of CC’s best and brightest, will be featured at Miami Project, the freshman of this year’s slew of satellite fairs. Born in Vancouver but based in Brooklyn, Cwyer, a graphic designer and illustrator who moonlights as both at New York Times magazine, has the impressive resume, the of-the-moment aesthetic, and just-the-right dose of attention from just-the-right tastemakers to make us all think one thing: girl’s about to blow.
Sara Cwynar
Valerie Blass and Rick Leong
Montreal’s current it-gallery Parisian Laundry will help christen new-kid-on-the-beach Untitled, whose prime location steps away from the Miami convention center should encourage Basel castaways to visit booth C26, where Valerie Blass’s devilishly oneiric sculptures will be paired with B.C. painter Rick Leong’slyrical landscapes. Blass and Leong are both in the habit of putting iconic imagery in a blender and seeing what comes out, which should make for an engaging dialogue between two Canadian artists who seem primed to take centre stage.
The New Art Dealers Alliance returns to Miami Beach for the 10th edition of NADA Miami Beach
The New Art Dealers Alliance returns to Miami Beach for the 10th edition of NADA Miami Beach The fair continues to vigorously pursue its goal of showcasing the best of emerging contemporary art. Photo: Joanne Kim O’Connor. MIAMI, FL.- The New Art Dealers Alliance announces the 2012 edition of NADA Miami Beach, which will mark the organization’s ten year anniversary. NADA Miami Beach 2012 will take place December 6th through December 9th, 2012, returning to the historic Deauville Beach Resort. The fair continues to vigorously pursue its goal of showcasing the best of emerging contemporary art, with exhibitors representing 25 cities from 14 different countries. This year’s fair includes over 60 international galleries with 22 first-time-exhibitors at NADA Miami Beach. “NADA is very proud to be celebrating its tenth anniversary in Miami Beach,” said Director Heather Hubbs. “Each year, the fair has continued to move forward in both quality and collector support and 2012 looks to be the strongest edition to date.” 2012 Exhibitor List: Belgium, Brussels: Elaine Levy Project; Estonia, Tallinn: Temnikova & Kasela Gallery; France, Paris: New Galerie; Germany, Berlin: Peres Projects; Cologne: Clages, DESAGA, Galerie Christian Lethert; Dusseldorf: LINN LÜHN; Frankfurt: Bischoff Projects, Parisa Kind, Jacky Strenz; Greece, Athens: Andreas Melas & Helena Papadopoulos; Italy: Rome: Federica Schiavo Gallery, Japan, Tokyo: Misako & Rosen, NANZUKA; Mexico, Guadalajara: Curro & Poncho; Norway, Oslo: LAUTOM; Puerto Rico, San Juan: Roberto Paradise; Scotland, Glasgow: Kendall Koppe; Sweden, Stockholm: CRYSTAL Contemporary Art; United Kingdom, London: BISCHOFF/WEISS, COLE, Josh Lilley, Seventeen, Jonathan Viner; USA, Brooklyn: The Journal Gallery; Chicago: Shane Campbell Gallery, Corbett vs. Dempsey; Los Angeles: AMBACH + RICE, Thomas Duncan Gallery, Francois Ghebaly Gallery, International Art Objects, MIHAI NICODIM, NIGHT GALLERY, Young Art; Miami: Michael Jon Gallery; Milwaukee: Green Gallery; New York: 47 Canal, American Contemporary, Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, Brennan and Griffin, BUREAU, Callicoon Fine Arts, CANADA, Churner and Churner, Clifton Benevento, Lisa Cooley, Derek Eller Gallery, Thomas Erben Gallery, ESSEX STREET, Feature Inc, Zach Feuer Gallery, Foxy Production, James Fuentes, Laurel Gitlen, Jack Hanley, The Hole, Independent Curators International (ICI), Invisible Exports, JTT, Nicole Klagsbrun, Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, Martos Gallery, Newman Popiashvili, On Stellar Rays, Renwick, ROOM EAST, Kerry Schuss, Simone Subal Gallery, Rachel Uffner Gallery, White Columns; Oakland: Creative Growth; San Francisco: Ratio 3, Silverman; Venice: VARIOUS SMALL FIRES Open to the Public: Thursday, December 6; 2pm to 8pm Friday, December 7; 11am to 8pm Saturday, December 8; 11am to 8pm Sunday, Dec 9; 11am to 5pm The New Art Dealers Alliance | NADA Miami Beach | Heather Hubbs |
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"Dear Deauville Management"
Reviewed May 4, 2013
My name is Sophia E. Martinez and I am the Event Coordinator for the FortuneBuilders Real Estate Insider Summit. We held our event this weekend, May 3-5, at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff for the entire 3 Days. I am not talking a few select people, I am talking about Yahaira Torres and team; Marta Cotarelo, Glenn Addis, Set Up Team and restaurant management. Yahaira Torres and team operates truly as a team and made it very clear that they were committed to doing whatever it took to make our event a success. Its not often I work with hotels and have a consisted dedicated contact for the entire 3 days. I felt well taken care of and all request were meet with a smile. Any hotel that places this high a priority on service deserves our business again. I have copied my manager on this message and also let her know verbally how great it was to work with your staff at the Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, FL. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sincerely, Sophia E. Martinez Event Coordinator
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"“Luxurious resort”"
Reviewed April 20, 2013
Deauville Beach Resort is almost perfect. Before booking I was very nervous because there are plenty of pleasant reviews and many poor reviews. I booked here for one week in April. The weather was amazing. We arrived at the resort at 1245pm and our room was not ready so we got wristbands to hang out by the pool and bar area which makes this resort a plus! By 2pm we were settled into our room. Carolina did a fantastic job checking us in, although we booked a king bed we got two beds. We were on the 16th floor with a newly renovated. Great view & clean. Being here for a week everyone made us feel at home. I did not want to leave. DaLida and Luciana by the bar were awesome!! Customer service was great! The music by the tiki bar and dj saturday night was very fun. Carlos & Karina were great front desk agents that I encountered when I had a request. The Cafe down on the lower level had delicious meals and awesome staff.
"Great service by Chris!!"
Reviewed April 20, 2013
Were able to check in early and gave us a new remodeled room. He was very curious and helpful with our questions..he made us feel at ease when we had to wait and did everything he could to get us in our room early with no extra fees! Chris answered any questions we had and made us feel at excited about our stay..hotel is beautiful and if the rest of the staff is as nice as Chris I can't wait to interact with every single one..5 stars!!!
"Excellent Resort”"
Reviewed April 15, 2013
Had a wonderful exprience for my birthday in February 2013. View from 12th floor is amazing. Wilie Acosta in Security was extremely helpful with finding great restaurants and nightly entertainment) Had a wonderful waitress who served us our lunch out on the beach. Only bad thing that we found was the price for parking ...$30.00 per night was a bit much. I plan on going back this coming week and can not wait to get there.
"“Great place to stay with a large group”"
Reviewed March 11, 2013
Stayed here for a couple days with a large group - I was very satisfied with the amenities and spaciousness of the rooms. It was a wonderful experience for me and my friends. The service was great, the front desk was extremely helpful and patient. Pool and beach were very nice...loved the hot tub!! Only downside is room service took quite a while to bring things to our rooms, or sometimes did not bring our requests at all.
"Good Times”"
Reviewed March 5, 2013
My stay was good, the staff was accomodating. They had great showers, food, the pool was awesome, so was the view. The lobby is nice and big, and so are the rooms. The only things I didn't like so much was the meticulous nature of the staff, they wouldn't let anything slide. In addition, the room's air conditioning was either too strong or too weak..
“awesome hotel”
Reviewed March 4, 2013
i had a great experience here (march 3rd 2013), i was filming a video and everyone was just so nice about it, the view was to die for,the lobby and bar area was just so beautiful , i loved that it was across from walgreens i got to run across the street and get a few things i needed, the staff responded to my request very quickly, very nice people, the manager was just awesome,everything was explained at the front desk before checking in,(fees) i mean i had a great time over all and will be going there again, five stars for you guys from Jade Passion.
"Pleasant Stay"
Reviewed February 5, 2013
We were wondering how it was going to be here after reading several negative reviews. We were pleasantly surprised and not disappointed. The accomodations here are comfortable and clean. We had a nice view from our (standard) room and I really liked the walk-in closet. I saw no hours posted anywhere for the fitness center though. The pool area was very nice and in general there are plenty of places to sit. Of course the beach is so convenient and inviting. We both agreed we would definitely stay here again.
One glitch was with the concierge. We had made a reservation with a deposit for a taxi to take us to the airport. It was not there at the requested time. When we came down then they called for it and said it would be 10 mintues. Why make a reservation then? When the transportation did finally arrive, we found out there were other people going with us. If we would have known that was the case, we could have just taken the airport shuttle then.
"Wondereful and Accommodating Staff"
Reviewed February 1, 2013
To the staff of the Deauville: I just wanted to say thank you very much for a job well done. You made my life very easy this week...which I am extremely grateful for. Everyone in my group was very impressed by the food and the service. Yahaira, Gabriel and Aramis (the bartender at the pool in the evenings) were especially fantastic.
"Ivette K"
Reviewed January 30, 2013
My husband surprised me with a weekend get a way for our anniversary. Upon checking in we were given a room that we were not satisfied with. I called the front desk to complain about it and in a matter of minutes Claudio (Customer Service Manager) was knocking on our door. He gave us a tour of a better room and we were given the option to either stay where we were or change to the other room. He was very professional and attentive to our needs. Our room was great! The view was amazing! The beach breath taking. It was a wonderful weekend. I am so looking forward to returning. I highly recommend this resort.
"Freder K"
Reviewed January 29, 2013
The service was great. My wife and myself where celebrating our anniversary. When we first walked into the room we were not satisfied We called the front desk and immediately the Customer Service manager (Claudio) assisted us to a better room. He was very nice and very professional. We really had a great time. We are looking forward to our next stay. I highly recommend this hotel. It has an awesome view of the beach and their pool and bar are a plus.
"Miami Beach"
Reviewed January 24, 2013
This is always a great hotel and a great location when you're in Miami Beach. You can walk to many places, and the pool and beach are a lot of fun. I've attended many Ballroom Dance Competitions in this hotel, and staff is always helpful and friendly.
"Worried about reviews but they were wrong"
Reviewed January 19, 2013
I booked this trip on Hotwire without knowing the name of the hotel. As soon as I saw Deauville Beach Resort, I came to Trip Advisor and was...horrified. With no refunds i was stuck, almost to the point of eating the $700 and finding another place to stay. We decided we would give it a go and had very low expectations. What a pleasant surprise!!! We arrived about noon for a 4pm check-in. No problem parking in the garage 1/2 a block away. They checked our bags and gave us a resort pass so that we could use the pool and beach. We walked past the pool which appeared to be really nice. The Tiki bar was open and hopping. We went straight to the beach where a pleasant young lady got us 2 beach chairs that were included in the resort fee. Another young lady appeared soon after and kept us in drinks all afternoon. We checked in at 4pm with no hassles. The young lady at the desk was pleasant and helpful. We were on the 9th floor. The room was old no doubt. It wad been recently updated, but some of the outlets didnt work. The bathroom was clean. The shower rod had a little rust on it, but that was all i could find wrong with the room. I didn't experience any of the issues that others have said about the staff or bad rooms etc. For the money, you cant beat the location. it aint the ritz, but its not Motel 6 either.
Room Tip: The 9th floor is all i know and appeared to all be nice
"Amazing hotel with great views of Miami Beach "
Reviewed January 19, 2013
My friends and I recently went to a wedding in Florida and decided to take a road trip to Miami for a couple of days we got a great rate on the room at the Deauville after a friend recommended it for Value for money the only down side to the room was that it was very basic but i suppose the view from the room most certainly underpinned that, we stayed on the 11th Floor and the views where awesome it was a 5 minute taxi ride to South beech and there where plenty of local bars and fast food joints in the area. I have recommended to other friends to stay here the room was clean the staff where friendly and the bar off to the side of the lobby had all the drinks that we could ask for. Cant wait for my next stay in Miami i will be staying here again. Thanks Deauville Beach Resort for a great 2 nights stay
"Great Stay "
Reviewed January 17, 2013
Nice Room, Nice view, comfy bed and pilows, the lobby was nice deorated, the staff wasn't helpfull, looks like they didn't like to work there! The breakfast was poor, we expect more!
Nice Pool, don't have too much restaurant options on walk distances. But Was a Great Stay!
"A pleasant stay! Hotel was a little bit old, but everything we needed was there"
Reviewed January 17, 2013
Before we came, we read the reviews,here's what we encountered: hotel is old and some rooms are not renovated yet. You not gonna like them, unless you are on a budget. First, we went to standard oceanfront room on a 9th floor. Didnt like it. With the help of the manager Claudio Ruiz, who was personally showing us the available rooms, we upgraded to a better room on a 16th floor(upgrade will cost you $30-$50 a day). That room was very good!! Spacious, renovated, enough closet space, nice balcony with a chairs, all new bathroom, nice king size bed-comfortable! Location is great(try Norman's grill-yummy!) Beach and pool are right there. Very friendly stuff! Good gym, beautiful lobby. We found the manager of the hotel, Claudio Ruiz,to be very helpfull and accomodating!! Overall, nice stay if you get the renovated rooom.
"Miami Beach "
Reviewed January 24, 2013
This is always a great hotel and a great location when you're in Miami Beach. You can walk to many places, and the pool and beach are a lot of fun. I've attended many Ballroom Dance Competitions in this hotel, and staff is always helpful and friendly.
"Better than we expected "
Reviewed January 14, 2013
we came to the hotel and we met in the lobby some fellow finns. they told us, how disappointed they have been here. they told us, that room are ugly and in bad shape. I had also read some bad reviews at home after we had booked. We had the same impression.
Then we got our room for three nights. The room was exactly as in the pictures! We are satisfied!
Room is beautiful and we like the colors: grey, blue and cream!
The only thing that we would to have is a makeup mirror in the bathroom.
"Great Choice During Art Basel Miami "
Reviewed January 6, 2013
I Making the annual trek to Miami for Art Week begins by shopping the net for the best hotel deals. In the past we've stayed in South Beach bellow 17th Street but this time my wife found a great deal further up town at 67th Street and Collins Ave.
"Great Stay!!!"
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Reviewed December 30, 2012
Great Place to stay in Miami Beach!! Very Spacious with a great staff. I was greeted by friendly staff and, luggage was taken up to the room very quickly !! The beds are comfortable !! There was a nice view of the city !!
"Nice place to get away "
Reviewed November 19, 2012
I stayed in room 1127 the view was amazing staff was friendly and nice didn't say anything about 15 dollar for using the beach and room look a little out of date
Nice location
November 26, 2012
TWe stayed in November at the hotel, the location is pretty nice, unfortunately there is no parking lot, but every day there are lots of places to park across the street. The attention at the front desk was not very good, but the beach is right next to the hotel, and that makes it all better..
I Like it
Reviewed November 2012
I guess we were lucky and got an updated room because the room was fine, the bed was comfortable and we even had a postcard view of the beach out our widow. The restaurant was overpriced but we still had a good Cuban sandwich. I recommend going over across the street to one of several restaurants. For breakfast I highly recommend going to the lower level where the beach access is, going out the front door to the street and immediately to your left built into the wall of the hotel is a little Cuban bakery. Very nice to get a pastry and coffee and head on to the beach. The beach is gorgeous and you can walk for miles. You get 2 beach chairs. The pool is in rough shape with lots of paint chips, but I still went for a swim. The Jacuzzi was nice and hot. The ti-ki hut people were very nice. I really liked having Walgreens across the street, very convenient, and liked the beach boardwalk. I would come back, especially for the price I paid. Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
Great value, excellent location
Stayed November 2012
This is a hotel that could use a makeover, but if you want new, you probably are willing to spend several hundred plus a night more. The hotel next door was charging $750 per night. The hotel is right on the beach. Yes the rooms and entrance areas are dated, but were clean. If you want a beach vacation, this is a great place. You can take the bus to south beach, our walk several miles in either direction along the walkway or the beach itself. I would not rent a car. Instead, take a cab from the airport - rental cars are expensive in Miami. My wife and I stayed here two nights and enjoyed are time here. There are restaurants within walking distance. Room Tip: ask for the beach front room , traveled as a couple
I like it
November 25, 2012
I guess we were lucky and got an updated room because the room was fine, the bed was comfortable and we even had a postcard view of the beach out our widow. The restaurant was overpriced but we still had a good Cuban sandwich. I recommend going over across the street to one of several restaurants. For breakfast I highly recommend going to the lower level where the beach access is, going out the front door to the street and immediately to your left built into the wall of the hotel is a little Cuban bakery. Very nice to get a pastry and coffee and head on to the beach. The beach is gorgeous and you can walk for miles. You get 2 beach chairs. The pool is in rough shape with lots of paint chips, but I still went for a swim. The Jacuzzi was nice and hot. The ti-ki hut people were very nice. I really liked having Walgreens across the street, very convenient, and liked the beach boardwalk. I would come back, especially for the price i paid.
Social Justice Group
December 10, 2012
Thank you! And thank you for a wonderful stay. Our retreat was a big success and some of that was in thanks to your excellent staff in sales, catering, and the pool/courtyard area. Kind, helpful folks made the whole event smooth and positive. We know we werent the largest group or the most well financed so we sincerely appreciate the care and attention we received throughout. Thank you, Xochitl
"Beach and Pool are incredible - strongly recommend you upgrade to a superior room."
Sept 10, 2012
Thank you! Booked hotel without knowing an awful lot but felt it was good value for money. We are pleased with our experience but have some recommendations..... - this hotel is a bus ride from South Beach but the bus is very cheap 2 dollars to go anywhere on that route the S bus takes you to South Beach one way and aventura mall the other way (well worth an evening visit.) - the pool and beach are excellent and you will not be disapointed. - there is a supermarket directly opposite that is good value for money and vital for drinks, crisps and souviners etc. - there are some fanatics resturants Normans is very good an American bar and grill opposite which also offers excellent value for money. - there is an excellent pizza shop opposite also that gives another option for cheap eating as south beach is very expensive so by eating near the hotel first you can then get the bus to south beach for drinks. - I reccomend upgrading or booking a superior ocean front room, we upgraded whilst there and the room was beautiful with a balcony looking out over the beach and sea..... Incredible view. The other rooms don't have balconies although all are well air conditioned. - the hotel offers tours through a third party company that are very good and the best price around. Overall we had a superb stay and were very happy......great location if you don't mind getting the bus to south beach for a night out (they are cheap and run all night). Very clean with free pool and beach towels. Ignore bad reviews this hotel is as described online, it's no 5 star but a definite three and the superior ocean front rooms are incredible well worth paying extra for.
Excellent hotel
Reviewed September 14, 2012
The ocean front room 1611 on the 16th floor was very nice, beautiful view. The beach and the pool were absolute amazing. The room very clean and the bed were very comfortable? The lobby was big and beautiful. However if clean and staff were polite and nice.
“Beach and Pool are incredible - strongly recommend you upgrade to a superior room.”
Reviewed September 10, 2012 NEW via mobile
Booked hotel without knowing an awful lot but felt it was good value for money. We are pleased with our experience but have some recommendations.....
- this hotel is a bus ride from South Beach but the bus is very cheap 2 dollars to go anywhere on that route the S bus takes you to South Beach one way and Aventura mall the other way (well worth an evening visit.)
- The pool and beach are excellent and you will not be disappointed.
- there is a supermarket directly opposite that is good value for money and vital for drinks, crisps and souvenirs etc.
- there are some fantastic restaurants Normans is very good an American bar and grill opposite which also offers excellent value for money.
- there is an excellent pizza shop opposite also that gives another option for cheap eating as south beach is very expensive so by eating near the hotel first you can then get the bus to south beach for drinks.
- I recommend upgrading or booking a superior ocean front room, we upgraded whilst there and the room was beautiful with a balcony looking out over the beach and sea..... Incredible view. The other rooms don't have balconies although all are well air conditioned.
- The hotel offers tours through a third party company that are very good and the best price around.
Overall we had a superb stay and were very happy......great location if you don't mind getting the bus to south beach for a night out (they are cheap and run all night).
Very clean with free pool and beach towels.
Ignore bad reviews this hotel is as described online, it's no 5 star but a definite three and the superior ocean front rooms are incredible well worth paying extra for it.
“Very nice location, outstanding employees”
Reviewed September 1, 2012 I stayed at the Deauville Beach Resort for a couple of months and I enjoy every minute of my time. The service and staff were outstanding. The staff was very friendly, when I need extra service the housekeeping staff is always willing the assist me. The front desk staff always polite to me and help me with any concern I have. The hotel is always kept clean. Security officers are always patrolling so you feel safe all the time. The noise level is very good so you know you going to have a quiet sleep. My next stay in Miami will surely be the Deauville Beach Resort. Just want to take this time to thank all the staff, securities and managers for a great job they're doing on a daily basis at the beautiful Deauville Beach Resort
“Decent hotel”
Reviewed September 4, 2012
The oceanfront room on the 14th floor was very nice, beautiful view (though the loud AC on the balcony is a bit annoying and it is too hot to sit out there in the morning sun). The beach and the water were absolutely amazing. The pool also very good, though when it's crowded there isn't anywhere to sit and the service is spotty. Loved the Spanish/dance music they played, with a live DJ on the weekend. They close the pool at sunset and we managed to sneak in for a quick dip but got kicked out about 10 minutes later.
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