700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Avalon Hotel is a throwback — in a good way. Sitting right on Ocean Drive, this Art Deco original delivers exactly what many travelers want: location, simplicity, and a front-row seat to Miami Beach life. Rooms are straightforward and comfortable rather than flashy, and the ground-floor Italian restaurant is a longtime staple for both guests and passersby grabbing breakfast or a casual dinner. You stay here because you want to step outside and immediately be in it, not because you’re planning to spend the weekend hiding in your room.
The Avalon has been standing its ground since the 1940s, surviving every reinvention of South Beach — from mid-century glamour to 1990s chaos to today’s polished party scene. Unlike newer hotels, it never tried to reinvent itself as a nightclub or luxury tower, which is exactly why some people love it. Fun fact: during South Beach’s rougher years, the Avalon was one of the properties that helped keep Ocean Drive alive when many hotels shuttered or changed hands repeatedly.
“The noise was absolutely insane. Music, engines revving, people screaming outside until 4 a.m. The hotel itself was clean, but sleeping felt optional. If you’re a light sleeper or expect modern luxury, you will hate this place.”
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