230 18th St, corner of James Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, United States | (305) 672-2789
Cozy budget hotel in South Beach with close ocean access
Simple apartments with living rooms, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens
Classically decorated studios feature kitchenettes and dining tables
Tropical courtyard with comfy patio furniture
Six nearby parking spaces available (for a fee)
Computer corner with one PC and business services
24-hour front desk service
Beach towels and umbrellas available
On-site ATM machine and vending machines
Concierge services and package delivery service offered
Coin-operated laundry machines
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Furnishings are bland and/or outdated in some rooms
Incidental deposit may be due at check-in
Must be 21 or older to book a room (pro for some)
No in-room safes
Guests note that some rooms need more cleaning attention
The 46-room Hotel 18 is a mid-range value property one block from the sandy shores in South Beach. The studios and one-bedroom apartments all have kitchens, making them suitable for longer stays, and some have sofa beds. The hotel has a pretty courtyard with comfy patio furniture and offers parking, a business corner, and laundry machines. There is convenient free Wi-Fi, but some of the room furnishings are plain or even a touch dated. The similarly priced Tradewinds Apartment Hotel has slightly nicer kitchen-equipped suites, but it's slightly farther from the South Beach action.
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Scene
Affordable Miami apartment hotel near the beach with a charming courtyard
The two-story Hotel 18 looks like a standard Miami Beach apartment building, with tropical landscaping and palms surrounding the exterior and a small, awning-covered entrance. The family-run Hotel 18 attracts mostly budget-minded couples and families, with its value prices and a location in South Beach’s Art Deco district, a block away from the beach. Outdoor hallways with ceiling fans all overlook the charming courtyard at the center of the hotel, where there are potted tropical foliage, palm trees, and comfy, stylish patio furniture. There’s no elevator, only stairs. The lobby has contemporary furniture including a tufted sofa and silver chairs. Candy and snacks are on the shelves behind the dark wood front desk. Overall the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy.
Location
Bustling location in Miami’s Art Deco District
The hotel is one block from the beach in South Beach, on Collins Avenue and 18th Street, a short stroll to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Fillmore Miami Beach, and the Bass Museum of Art. Ample restaurant, bar, and cafe options surround the hotel. Guests recommend the Casa Tua restaurant, two blocks away. The hotel is in walking distance to shopping on Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and South Beach hot spots like Mansion Nightclub and Dream Nightclub. It’s five to 10 minutes by car to Art Basel and the LIV nightclub. The Miami International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Rooms
Classic studios and apartments offer kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and courtyard views.
Standard Studio Queen, Standard Studio Twin, and One-Bedroom Apartments feel homey with classic furnishings, dark wood furniture, leather headboards, beige tile floors, and dining tables. All rooms have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, irons/ironing boards, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens with light wood cabinetry, microwaves, coffeemakers, toasters, refrigerators, and oven/stoves. Tiled bathrooms are clean and offer hairdryers, toiletries, and shower/tub combos. One-Bedroom Apartments, fitting up to four people, have sitting areas with sofa beds, and large kitchens with countertops and stools. Studios have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves near beds. No room keys are used, only electronic codes.
Features
Business corner, on-site parking, laundry facilities, and concierge services
A business corner, with one PC computer, is available in the small lobby of the Hotel 18. Faxing and printing services are available. Six parking spaces on James Avenue can be reserved by email in advance for a fee. The 24-hour front desk provides beach towels and umbrellas to guests. Self-serve laundry machines, which are coin-operated, are also available. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There is no restaurant on-site.
