Partner Reviews: Lily Leon Hotel
Pests in your bed!
Never ever stay at this place! It is dirty, noisy and smelly, hotel staff barely speaks English, and to top it off ? you?ll have c-o-c-k-r-o- a-tch-e-s dancing over you at night while you sleep! Also be ready to bring some home with you in your bag! This place should not even get one star ? it is a very cheap motel.
BURGLARY AT SHELLEY, AVOID THIS PLACE!
I stay at hote Shelley from Jan. 2-9. My nightmare started one day previous to my departure, as I walk into my room all my valuable belongings were gone, Ipod, some clothing, cell phone, jewerly and my laptop which I couldnt place in the safe box due to its size. In the laptop all my work, lost everything! To my frustration next day the manager named Daniel Mafra showed up (late) saying that the hotel wasnt responsable for my belongings which I already knew. He didnt sound very much interested in at least talk to the employees to find out who was working that shift and if someone saw anything. In fact I just received an e-mail on Jan. 24th from him saying that an "International investigation" were made (According to him the magnetic door chip were sent somewhere to verify if someone had gotten into my room by the time I was out) and mention that noone have gotten into my room (what a joke!). I went there next day to check if the locker was really removed. It was in the same place and the room rented out. I strongly think hotel employees are envolved in this matter, why on my last day there? why during the time I was out daily? Another possibility is that the maids (usually come back later in the day to bring towels which is delivered late at the hotel ) left the door opened. Talking to one of the front desk employees I discovered that it wasnt the first time it happened in that hotel, even recently, which was later comfirmed by Miami Beach Detective Mr. Robinson who is investigating the case, according to him guests from this place have been robbed in many occasions. Iam going throught this until the end and want to find out who entered my room and stole my belongings! I strongly suggest anyone to avoid this place, unless you want to take the chance. BURGLARY AT SHELLEY Police report # 07-1173 01/09/2007
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Wow, I guess the hotel requested that my review be removed since it isn't the most flattering. But I am reposting it because it must be known that this hotel is a half-star establishment! I had an awful stay last week. After the first night, I found termites all over the bathroom. Creepy and crawly, they were flying around everywhere. When I told the front desk, they acknowledged it like they were knew about it all along. Moved me to another room but they weren't really sorry and didn't comp me for the inconvenience and dreadful experience. The darks halls reeked and the breakfast was terrible. The showerhead needs to be replaced -- i get more water out of the sink faucet than in the shower. Overall, I will never stay here again!
Interesting place
This is a cool hotel, that is super trendy, but affordable for almost anyone. We loved the manager. She was so sweet, and made a stay so welcoming. We loved having drinks at the bar, and watching the football games on the big screen TV in the lobby. It was a really great atmosphere and we indulged on the white couches with orange and green pillows. Breakfast was great too, and since it was free we were able to spend more in the banana republic right on the corner. Also make sure to check out the great art stores in the area. We found amazing souvenirs to take home with us.
SoBe on Budget
Stayed at this hotel for NYE 05. The room was clean but very worn (I felt like I was staying at a hostel). I was going to give this Hotel a lower rating, but for the price (South Beach is amazing overpriced) and location it can't be beat. The cool lobby, staff and the happy hour well drinks (albeit Popov Vodka) more than make up for the shabby accommodations. Besides who really sleeps in their hotel room??? You can always catch up on sleep at the beach...
My best place in South Beach
I have been traveling quite often to Miami since year2000, every time I go I stayed a the Hotel Shelley, and all I have to say is good things about it, I really love the lobby area and the rooms are nice and cozy with a nice art deco style, I always had a pleasant time there, hotel staff is great helpful and friendly, rooms are always clean with full of amenities(Stereo cd players, hairdryers, iron iron boards, digital safes, voice mail, cable TV etc etc) great breakfast, and unbelievable free happy hour for hotel guests. Now that they are offering free transportation from the airport, it will make my stay more pleasant. I strongly recommend anyone traveling to south Florida to stay at the Hotel Shelley.
the best time in South Beach
I had the best vacation ever. the services was great, the staff was really helpfull, the location very convenets, the room was nice and clean, very spacius and the european style was perfect for the occacion, we enjoy the stay, the only think i could not enjoy was the breakfast due to lack off time. Me and my girlfriend enjoy the open-bar, I will stay at the shelley again. thank you
HOTEL SHELLEY
I stay for my vacation with 2 girlfriends at the Hotel Shelley, we had a problem to check in with the reservation but the girl at the front desk was nice and helpfull, the room was clean and nice but the a/c was not working really well, so we change for another room and everything was ok, we have the best time at the open bar, the bartender was great and hooked us up with the best party's and clubs. We really had a goog good time with my friend I can't wait to plan my next vacations in miami and I'll be at the shelley
convenient
My overall feeling about the Hotel Shelley is rather neutral. The location is very convenient to the beach and the rest of the south beach area. The lobby is taseful enough and so too are the rooms, but the aforementioned dirty halls and dim lights lend an air of sleeziness to it. We found the linen to be very clean and fresh and the bathroom also clean and nicely remodeled. All electronics worked well except that the room was lit by one bulb. The staff was wonderful and the price was a bargain. (booked through Hotwire) The eclectic , friendly staff, along with the bargain price might be enough to make us return to the Hotel Shelley.
3 stars!?...it's not.
The hotel lobby appeared nice and cozy however the room was tiny and dirty. We had three people staying in the room and it was impossible to move around with the suitcases lying around. Since there are no closets, the suitcases had to be left out on the floor. Also, there is no mirror anywhere in the room which was very frustrating at times. The room was never thoroughly cleaned. We had towels with holes. Most of the people at the concierge desk were amicable except for one girl who acted like she was doing us a favor when addressing us or answering our questions. The only great thing about this hotel is its great location. It's very close to the beach and in the center of all little boutiques. However, if I had to go again I would stay in a different hotel.
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