Midtown Inn Miami is an older, motel-style property with exterior hallways wrapping around its cream-colored facade. The small reception area features decorative floor tiles paired with slightly worn, antique-style chairs upholstered in velvety fabric. The space is functional, with racks of tourist brochures on hand and not much in the form of decor or lounge seating. While the hotel is fairly clean overall, some of the corners are a bit dingy and dirty, and the cinderblock walls don’t lend a festive vacation atmosphere. In short, this property is for convenience only.

The hotel is situated on busy Biscayne Boulevard, in a highly-trafficked and somewhat gritty area surrounded by fast food restaurants and gas stations. It’s located right off Interstate 195, so it’s a 15-minute drive to Miami Beach and about a 10-minute drive to the Port of Miami. Buses to Miami Beach stop a few blocks from the hotel. The Wynwood Art District is nearby, and the Wynwood Walls street art gallery and area restaurants can be reached in about five minutes by car. Miami International Airport is a 20-minute drive.

The 50 rooms are basic, with dated maroon and gold floral comforters on old and somewhat creaky mattresses. Rooms have been updated with gray tile floors, though the simple, wooden furniture shows signs of age, and TVs are of the older tube variety. The rooms also have mini-fridges, microwaves, hairdryers, irons, and ironing boards. Bathrooms are small with curtained stall showers or narrow shower/tub combos. (The tile grout is not the cleanest.) There have been many complaints about maintenance and cleanliness issues, plus some guests have spotted bugs including cockroaches. 

The hotel serves a free continental breakfast with cereals, bagels, muffins, breads, coffee, and juices. There’s a small rectangular outdoor pool facing the busy street. Vending machines and laundry services are available. Parking is free, as is Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.