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    The Clay Hotel

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    1438 Washington Ave, South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4110
    (786) 808-1288
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    3.5
    1,954 reviews
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    Free Wifi
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    All reviewsespanola waytwo blockssouth beachbalcony overlookinglincoln roadocean drivenoisy at nightquiet roomrooms are smallrestaurants and barsperfect locationyogurtvalet parkingcoffee makercomplimentary breakfastart decofridge
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    Reviewed 17 January 2018
    Quant hotel well located - Excellent bang for the buck

    Quick 5 minute walk to the beach. Right next to Espanola Way with super variety of restaurants and cafes to eat at. Area really rocks at night with a lot of people congregating around there. The area is geared to using Uber or Lyft as...More

    Thank Philip Z
    Response from Cesar Z, Front Office Manager at The Clay HotelResponded 19 January 2018

    Hey Philip Z, Thank you so much for your great review here of your time at the Clay Hotel. You are absolutely right, we are the "bang for your buck". Right in the middle of everything here in Miami Beach! I am very please to...More

    Reviewed 12 January 2018
    Great location, nothing else

    Great location. In the middle of everything. 2 blocks away from the beach. Decent price. Housekeeping couldn't even refill toilet paper. They did the barest minimum. Always a wait at the front desk, even if there was one guest in line. Walls are paper thin...More

    Thank Anthony V
    Response from Cesar Z, Front Office Manager at The Clay HotelResponded 16 January 2018

    Hello Anthony V, Thank you for your stay of The Clay Hotel. I have taken notes down of all that you had commented on housekeeping and the front desk and will address them. I am happy you hear you enjoyed our location along with our...More

    Reviewed 10 January 2018
    Perfect for a quick visit to South Beach

    We only stayed one night on South Beach (Sunday, as the price to stay anywhere in the area on Saturday was extortionate), and so can't comment on all of the hotel services. The staff at the desk when we arrived were not all that helpful...More

    Thank welsh_luigi
    Response from Cesar Z, Front Office Manager at The Clay HotelResponded 16 January 2018

    Hello welsh_luigi, Thank you for your review of The Clay Hotel. My apologies we were not able to find your reservation upon arrival. I have contacted booking.com to make sure all reservations are interfacing correctly. I am very happy to hear that Luis was able...More

    Reviewed 5 January 2018 via mobile
    A piece of old Miami Beach

    We really enjoyed our stay here. This is not a luxury hotel and parts of it are being refurbished, but it is atmospheric and has a sense of history missing from more high-end places. Our room was very comfortable with a new bathroom and plenty...More

    Thank Sarah M
    Response from Cesar Z, Front Office Manager at The Clay HotelResponded 16 January 2018

    Hey Sarah M, Thank you so much for your great review of The Clay Hotel. I love that you loved our classic spanish atmosphere here. Paired with the great restaurants on Espanola Way, it is an amazing vibe. I am very happy to hear that...More

    Reviewed 29 December 2017
    Great location and friendly staff!

    overall good experience for what we needed. Location was most important, and you can't get any better than this. Music was loud late at night, but the latin beats were actually welcoming. It never went too late into the night. Wish there was a table...More

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    Response from Cesar Z, Front Office Manager at The Clay HotelResponded 16 January 2018

    Hey Viktorviktoria, Thank you for your review of The Clay Hotel. I am happy to hear you have a good experience here at the Clay with our clean rooms and friendliness. Yes you said it best, location was most important and we are right in...More

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    18 December 2017|
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    Response from Jabeen R | Reviewed this property |
    Apologies for the late reply I have not had a phone. The rooms are very clean and the air conditioner is fantastic. The rooms are clean everyday with fresh towels. There is no balcony. The hotel it not nosey at all. Hope... More
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    Response from Kim F | Reviewed this property |
    Valet IS NOT complimentary when you book a room there.
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    Response from Kelly T | Reviewed this property |
    We were a party of two and only needed one bed. Sorry that I couldn't be more help to you.
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