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Pelican Hotel

Miami Beach, FL, USA

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  • Complimentary upgrade upon check-in, based on availability
  • Complimentary continental breakfast for two
  • Guaranteed 4pm check-out
  • One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
  • Complimentary internet access (only for hotels that do not already offer this free to all guests)

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Miami Beach is home to more than a few slightly over-the-top hotels, and it can be an unsettling experience trying to reconcile the total design excess with the pervasive atmosphere of high seriousness. Fortunately there’s one place that seems utterly self-aware; the Pelican is as flauntingly ostentatious as they come, but with an almost Warholian wink—this is a fantasyland with no pretentions to authenticity, a playful and almost pranksterish put-on, with the guests fully in on the joke.

And what else would one expect from the Diesel fashion group? A hotel owned by an old-school fashion dynasty would paper its walls in its own logo, and emboss its label on every flat surface. Here the approach is a bit more theatrical; each of the Pelican’s rooms looks like it could have been a backdrop for one of the iconoclastic label’s highly artificial advertising shoots. The Psychedelic(ate) Girl room is as faithful a rendition of the Sixties London fantasy as we’ve seen, and the Born in the Stars & Stripes room does Americana kitsch the way it seems only a Swedish decorator could do it. The ever-popular Best Whorehouse room, though, may be Magnus Ehrland’s magnum opus, a masterwork of boudoir chic that’s liable to make you feel a bit dirty just walking through the door.

The list goes on, and there’s something for almost every taste, from the ultra-feminine Power Flower to the leather-and-stripes Executive Zebra suite. Everything, that is, except the norm—if you’re a diehard fan of white-on-white, or fussy Art Deco revivalism, try just about anywhere else. If you’re looking for character, though, then the Pelican may be your place. The restaurant is casual and hip yet really rather good, a bit like its denim-empire ownership; and the bar is remarkably relaxed considering the velvet-rope madness at many Miami nightspots. This is the perfect antidote to the pretentiousness and self-satisfaction of the Miami Beach hotel scene—it’s impossible to take yourself too seriously when surrounded by photo-quality jungle-print wallpaper.

*Parrot Jungle Island Adventure Package* Includes Deluxe accommodations in our Ocean Front Suite, 1 day access to the Parrot Jungle Island, Italian Continental Breakfast daily, 2 welcome drinks, and a beach toy for each child. Rates from $255 US nightly. (2 night minimum stay requirement)

*Swim with Dolphins Package* Includes Deluxe accommodations in our Ocean Front Suite, 1 day access to the Parrot Jungle Island, Italian Continental Breakfast daily, 2 welcome drinks, and a beach toy for each child. Rates from $328 US nightly. (3 night minimum stay requirement)

*Both offers are valid for the following periods: February 1-11, 23-28 and March 1-23.

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Pelican Hotel

826 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, FL, USA

30 Rooms

Style: Modern Design

Atmosphere: Lively

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Reviews

There are 26 review(s) for actual stays at Pelican Hotel. View all 26 reviews.

missyJ

Amazing stay!

By missyJ based in New York

Stayed June 2009

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

The Pelican is a little gem of a hotel located right on Ocean Drive. The staff is incredible - everyone is so nice and so fun. I can't complain about anything, including the restaurant, which is really one of the best restaurants in south beach (even a local told us this!). The bar is a great mix of an italian atmosphere with italian flare. Also, the hotel doesn't have a pool but the free huge beach chairs on the beach more than make up for this. I will definitely return to the Pelican.

I Disliked

Nothing!

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Russell

Pelican Hotel: A bird in paradise

By Russell based in Atlanta

Stayed June 2009

Overall rating: Good

I Liked

The quirky rooms. The location. The desk staff. The beach chair service - AWESOME!

I Disliked

Every room is differnt so you just don't know what you'll get. Some rooms are definitely better than others. We had the Psychadelic (ate) girl room. It was kewl. Small and some of the furnishings cheap like the wardrobe. I'd say some rooms are supposed to be much better. Some much worse.

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danniballi

Pelican Hotel June 4 - 7, 2009

By danniballi based in Wayne

Stayed June 2009

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

The service was fantastic - especially the day concierge. The room was very interesting and quiet, and the best shower ever. The fact that beach towels, chairs and umbrella were included was a plus. Finally, the location was hard to beat.

I Disliked

Nothing

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Eileen

Cute and clean unlike the beach

By Eileen based in New York

Stayed May 2009

Overall rating: Good

I Liked

Lots of character, great scent sticks in the hallway (no stinky mildewy hallway!), well maintained property, very clean rooms, decently priced meals, good value, Aveda amenities, Great rain shower head (in the tarzan room).

I Disliked

Ocean drive is overly touristy (the loud, jello shooter lover kind), rooms in front will be very noisy, the beach fronting the hotel is littered with plastic cups, ciggie butts and the occasional used prophylactic. Hotel provide chairs and umbrella but the service is not guaranteed, based on weather. (small rain = close up shop)

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kribbens1368491

Pelican Review

By kribbens1368491 based in Antwerp

Stayed May 2009

Overall rating: Good

I Liked

1. it was authentic 2. location was top 3. restaurant was amazing and pricing was reasonable

I Disliked

1. looks had priority over functionality

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Amenities

  • $100.00 non-refundable pet fee additional
  • 2 line phone with voice mail
  • 24-hour concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • AVEDA Bath Products
  • AVEDA amenities
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport limousine service (additional charge)
  • Alarm clock
  • Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
  • Babysitting on request
  • Bar
  • Bathrobe
  • Beach View
  • Beach chairs
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Bottled Water
  • Bottled Water
  • Boutique
  • Breakfast
  • CD player
  • Cable TV
  • Car service
  • Catering
  • Ceiling fans
  • Cellular phones available
  • Complimentary WiFi Throughout Hotel
  • Complimentary gym passes
  • Complimentary high-speed wireless internet
  • Complimentary water
  • Complimentary wi-fi
  • Concierge
  • Conference facility
  • Copy Service
  • DVD/Video library
  • Electronic key system
  • Exposed Brick Wall in Some
  • Facilities for disabled persons
  • Fax / Photocopying
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Free in-room mineral water
  • Gay friendly
  • Gift shop
  • Guaranteed 2 Beach Chairs and 1 Umbrella per room Complimentary
  • Hairdryer
  • Handicap Facilities
  • Handicap facilities
  • In Room Movies
  • In-room safe
  • Individual Climate Control in all Rooms
  • Individual climate control in all rooms
  • Internet
  • Iron w/board
  • Ironing Service
  • Kids friendly
  • Kimono-Style Cotton Bathrobes
  • King Bed
  • King and Queen-Size Beds (Twin and Cribs Available)
  • Laundry/dry cleaning available
  • Maid Service
  • Massage therapist available
  • Modem Jack
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • On the Beach
  • Pay Per View Movies
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets Under 30lbs Welcomed ($100 non-refundable deposit & $25 Daily Pet Lodging Fee)
  • Power adapters
  • Restaurant
  • Room Massage
  • Room Service from 7AM to 12 Midnight
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Small pets allowed
  • Smoking rooms
  • Spa services
  • Suite
  • Sun beds
  • Telephone in bathroom
  • Telephone with voice mail
  • Theme Room
  • Turndown service
  • Twice daily maid service including turn down
  • Valet parking
  • Voicemail
  • Wake-up service
  • Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the hotel
  • Wi-fi internet access
  • Windows that open
  • Wine and Champagne selection available

TabletKids Features:

Pelican Hotel has provided the following information on services and amenities for kids:

Kids Restrictions
  • Guests over the age of 21 are considered adults
Kids Rooms
  • Some rooms accommodate 3 or more.
  • The "Suites" room sleeps up to 4 guests.
  • For crib/cot, must book "Deluxe Rooms" room or larger.
  • For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Suites" or larger.
  • For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Suites" room or larger.
  • Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Kids Costs
  • Cribs available
  • Extra cost for cribs/cots: US$15.00
  • Roll-away beds available
  • Extra cost for roll-away beds: US$30.00
  • No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away
Kids Services
  • Pool available that allows kids: No
  • Babysitting services: Available provided by screened outside help.
  • Daycare services provided: No
  • Kid-friendly restaurant: Yes, with high chairs
  • Room service offers kids food: No

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Rating & Reviews

Average feedback score from 70 people who have actually stayed at Pelican Hotel.

Rooms

17.5

Service

18.5

Public Spaces

17.5

Overall

17.5

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