Tropics Hotel Miami Beach

I recently stayed at the Tropics Hotel in Miami Beach, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The hotel is severely outdated and in desperate need of renovations. First, the rooms are dark, with no way to open the windows or get proper ventilation. The photos on the hotel’s website are misleading—they make the place look much nicer than it actually is. In reality, the hotel is rundown, with paper-thin walls that let in every bit of noise from neighboring rooms and hallways. The pool, which looked inviting in the pictures, was dirty and unappealing. I never saw anyone swimming, likely because it didn’t seem well-maintained. The lobby also had a strange, unpleasant smell, adding to the overall discomfort of the stay. If you’re looking for a comfortable, relaxing stay in Miami Beach, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. The Tropics Hotel simply doesn’t deliver on what it promises.

My stay at this hotel was deeply disappointing and completely derailed my trip. From the moment I arrived, the flickering, partially lit sign set the tone for what was to come. The building looks run-down from the outside, and the interior is no better—worn-out and cheaply maintained. The rooms are dimly lit, but the real issue is the lack of ventilation. The windows are sealed shut, there are no fans, and the bathroom has no airflow. Within a day, the room started to develop an unpleasant odor. Given the overwhelming number of positive reviews, I find it hard to believe they are genuine.

I booked this expecting a private apartment with its own kitchen as it was advertised on Airbnb , but it turned out to be a 2-star hotel with shared kitchen facilities only. The shared kitchen was filthy! This wasn’t clear in the listing, and I felt misled. The description should be updated to reflect that it’s a hotel, not an apartment. I wouldn’t have booked if I had known the true setup.

I had a terrible experience at Tropics Hotel & Hostel. The photos shown online are outdated and do not represent the current state of the property. The shared kitchen was dirty, with ants everywhere, and the pool was also not clean. The rooms offered no privacy; you can hear everything from other rooms. Overall, the stay was uncomfortable, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.