Lord Balfour
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Hotel Description
In a town that’s not known for its subtlety, it’s a refreshing surprise to see a boutique hotel that aims small. Not small in quality, or in personality, but simply small in sheer size. While the competition falls over itself to boast of the biggest yacht, the biggest diamond-crusted martini, the biggest pool-party DJ night, the Lord Balfour is content to deliver a simple, classic boutique-hotel experience — which, we scarcely need mention, is what it’s all about.
Lord Balfour himself — the historical personage, that is — was a colorful Tory prime minister before the First World War, and he’s remembered today for his outsize personality rather than his political record. It’s in a certain vain, whimsical, genteel cockiness that he serves as the hotel’s inspiration. Not the typical mascot for South Beach, admittedly, but of course that’s entirely the point.
There’s a bit of British wit on display here, in honor of the hotel’s namesake, but the experience, when you get right down to it, is pure South Beach: bold design, swanky comforts, with a highly desirable location in the South of Fifth district. The rooms feature modernist furnishings, post-modern art, and amenities that are perfectly in tune with the times; this season that means Etro bath products, Corinelli linens, and iPhone docking stereos.
For the full velvet-rope bottle-service treatment, look elsewhere. For pool parties and pop-up restaurants you’ll have to travel. It’ll do you some good to see the rest of South Beach, frankly — and it’s a privilege, frankly, to find the Lord Balfour’s residential comforts and welcoming atmosphere awaiting your return.
Hotel Criteria
- 64 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
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Hotel Amenities and Services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Shopping area nearby
- Valet parking (charges apply)
Need to Know
Pets are not allowed. One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds. Extra beds are not available. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib. Subject to availability and under request. The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
Credit cards accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, DiscoverCheck in:
3pm,Check out:
11amHotel Booking Widget
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Standard Room
- Fits 2 people
- 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- 161 ft²/14 m².
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Standard King Room
- Fits 2 people
- 1 King Bed
- 230 ft²/21 m².
Amenities
Views: city.
This room includes:
- arm chair
- Corinelli linen brands
- ETRO Musk bath amenities
- flat panel television
- international channel
- iPad, Bamboo Floor
- iPod docking station
- iron
- minibar
- on demand movies
- phones
- safe
- wake up service
- working desk
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Double Queen Room
- Fits 2 people
- 2 Queen Beds
- 245 ft²/22 m².
Amenities
Views: city.
This room includes:
- arm chair
- Corinelli linen brands
- flat panel television
- hardwood floor
- international channel
- iPad, Bamboo Floor
- iPod docking station
- iron
- minibar
- on demand movies
- phones
- safe
- working desk
Member Privileges EligibleHotel Amenities and Services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Shopping area nearby
- Valet parking (charges apply)
Need to Know
Pets are not allowed. One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds. Extra beds are not available. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib. Subject to availability and under request. The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
Credit cards accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, DiscoverCheck in:
3pm,Check out:
11amMap
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