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EAST Miami

Miami

EAST Miami 1
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Axel’s take

It's a strong Brickell choice when city energy matters more than quiet.

Choose it for
Private balconies, integrated shopping and restaurants, and an on-site rooftop bar.
Skip it if
You want beachfront access, hushed nights or consistently formal luxury service.
Read Axel’s full review

Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · an upscale design hotel in Brickell, not a beach resort

EAST Miami is an upscale design hotel whose strongest argument is Brickell itself: shopping connected to the building, restaurants around the block, and balconies overlooking the city. Even the entry-level Urban King has a private balcony, although its 300-square-foot footprint is comfortable rather than expansive. Quinto, Sugar and the pool deck make this a strong pick for a city break built around eating out and going out.

The guest evidence supports the appeal: Expedia gives cleanliness particularly strong marks, while Booking.com rates location higher than value. The reservation is about expectations. Tripadvisor feedback repeatedly raises noise and uneven reception service, despite enthusiastic reports of helpful staff elsewhere. We'd choose EAST for an energetic, well-equipped Brickell stay, not hushed surroundings or consistently formal luxury service. The destination fee and substantial card authorization also deserve attention.

Rooms
The Urban King measures 300 square feet and includes a private balcony, desk and rain shower. Tripadvisor reports show that height alone does not eliminate noise.
Cleanliness
A strong overall signal: Expedia rates cleanliness 9.4/10, while Booking.com gives it 8.8/10. Isolated complaints do not outweigh those aggregates.
Service
Expedia's service score is strong, and displayed reviews praise helpful staff. Tripadvisor also contains repeated criticism of reception manner and check-in handling.
Amenities
Four pools, fitness facilities, Quinto and Sugar provide substantial city-hotel amenities. The pool deck also admits day-pass visitors; it is not exclusively for overnight guests.
Fees and surprises
Destination fee: $54 plus tax nightly. Credit-card authorization: $250 nightly. Valet: $60 nightly, with a $10 oversized-vehicle supplement.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · miamidade.gov · miamidda.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

788 Brickell Plaza, Miami

At Brickell Plaza and SE 8th Street, the hotel is integrated with Brickell City Centre rather than isolated on a resort plot. Shops and dining are part of the immediate setting, and the Brickell City Centre/Eighth Street Metromover station serves the complex. The defining convenience is moving between room, mall and neighborhood restaurants without making every outing a car trip.

What guests say

Amenities

Four pools, fitness facilities, Quinto and Sugar provide substantial city-hotel amenities. The pool deck also admits day-pass visitors; it is not exclusively for overnight guests.

  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Good to know

Destination fee
$54 plus tax per room nightly. Includes 2 beach chairs and an umbrella at the beach, 4 hours of daily fitness programming, and electric-bike use.
Valet parking
$60 per night; oversized vehicles incur an additional $10.
Card authorization
$250 per night authorized on a credit card at check-in as a security deposit.
Arrival and departure
Check-in at 3 PM; check-out at noon. Early arrival and late departure are not guaranteed and may incur a fee.
Minimum check-in age
The checking-in guest must be at least 21 and present government-issued photo identification.
Dogs
$150 per dog per stay, with a 25 lb maximum. No other pets are accepted.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in guest rooms and on balconies and terraces.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · miamidade.gov · miamidda.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

EAST Miami — Miami, United States

EAST Miami is an upscale design hotel in Brickell, not a beach resort in Miami, United States.

Address: 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami. Property ID: 1962084.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/east-miami-1962084

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About EAST Miami

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami
  • City page: Hotels in Miami

Axel's take: 8.5/10

It's a strong Brickell choice when city energy matters more than quiet.

  • Choose it for: Private balconies, integrated shopping and restaurants, and an on-site rooftop bar.
  • Skip it if: You want beachfront access, hushed nights or consistently formal luxury service.

Axel's opinion of EAST Miami, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · miamidade.gov · miamidda.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Urban Double room (full double bed)

Urban Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Urban Twin room (twin beds)

Urban Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Corner Double room (full double bed)

Corner Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Corner Plus Double room (full double bed)

Corner Plus Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Bay Double room (full double bed)

Bay Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Bay Plus Double room (full double bed)

Bay Plus Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Urban Plus Double room (full double bed)

Urban Plus Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Urban Plus Twin room (twin beds)

Urban Plus Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Luxury Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Luxury Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

East Double Suite (full double bed)

East Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Residence Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Residence Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Residence Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Residence Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Residence Double Suite (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Residence Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Workshop Residence Suite

Location

Central Brickell suits shopping, business and dining—not a beach-first holiday.

  • The block: At Brickell Plaza and SE 8th Street, the hotel is integrated with Brickell City Centre rather than isolated on a resort plot. Shops and dining are part of the immediate setting, and the Brickell City Centre/Eighth Street Metromover station serves the complex. The defining convenience is moving between room, mall and neighborhood restaurants without making every outing a car trip.
  • Getting around: Use the free Metromover for Brickell and downtown, connecting with Metrorail at Brickell or Government Center for the wider city and airport. Taxis or rideshares are the simpler choice with luggage or for Miami Beach. Staying here makes a car optional for a Brickell-focused visit, but it does not put the beach within a sensible everyday walk.
  • After dark: Restaurants and rooftop bars make evenings easy without leaving Brickell. The trade-off is an active urban setting: guest reports identify street and elevator noise, so this is a weaker choice for light sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · miamidade.gov · miamidda.com.

Best areas in Miami for food lovers

  • South Beach, Miami Beach: 7.6/10 for food lovers. The widest nearby food choice combines with Lincoln Road and Española Way for meals between beach walks.
  • Brickell: 6.8/10 for food lovers. South Miami Avenue and Mary Brickell Village make dinner plans a natural part of a walkable mainland stay.
  • Downtown Miami: 6.5/10 for food lovers. Combine waterfront and museum outings with dining, but select your block rather than expecting consistent restaurant activity throughout.
  • Mid-Beach: 4.7/10 for food lovers. Destination restaurants suit planned dinners; fewer nearby options make spontaneous restaurant-hopping less convenient.
  • North Beach & Bal Harbour: 4.2/10 for food lovers. North Beach’s established neighborhood restaurants offer a different stay from Bal Harbour’s more secluded setting; choose the address carefully.
  • Sunny Isles Beach: 3.6/10 for food lovers.
  • Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon: 2.9/10 for food lovers. Where to stay in Miami for food lovers

Hotels around EAST Miami

  • EAST Miami Residences (The same Brickell City Centre building). EAST Residences wins when: Separate bedrooms, a full kitchen and in-room laundry make the residences better for families and longer stays. Keep EAST Miami when: Keep the hotel room for a shorter stay when you do not need apartment facilities or extra bedrooms.
  • citizenM Miami Brickell (Central Brickell, near South Miami Avenue). citizenM Brickell wins when: A compact room, communal lounges and rooftop pool suit travelers who spend their time outside the bedroom. Keep EAST Miami when: Keep EAST for a private balcony and a less compressed room layout; citizenM's tiny rooms and awkward bed access are meaningful compromises.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Eden Roc Miami Beach (Mid-Beach). Eden Roc wins when: A family beach-first stay, with spacious beachfront rooms and three pools, accepting busy pool areas and some worn bathrooms. Keep EAST Miami when: EAST wins when Brickell restaurants, shopping and city outings matter more than stepping directly onto the beach.
  • The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort (North Beach & Bal Harbour). St. Regis Bal Harbour wins when: Ocean-facing space, private balconies and a beach-centered stay opposite Bal Harbour Shops. Keep EAST Miami when: EAST wins for a central Brickell itinerary and rooftop nightlife rather than a stay organized around Bal Harbour.

What guests say

Of 10 displayed September–October 2026 Expedia reviews, 9 score 10/10, praising staff, cleanliness and views. This is a displayed sample, not a complete newest-review feed.

Good to know

  • Destination fee: $54 plus tax per room nightly. Includes 2 beach chairs and an umbrella at the beach, 4 hours of daily fitness programming, and electric-bike use.
  • Valet parking: $60 per night; oversized vehicles incur an additional $10.
  • Card authorization: $250 per night authorized on a credit card at check-in as a security deposit.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in at 3 PM; check-out at noon. Early arrival and late departure are not guaranteed and may incur a fee.
  • Minimum check-in age: The checking-in guest must be at least 21 and present government-issued photo identification.
  • Dogs: $150 per dog per stay, with a 25 lb maximum. No other pets are accepted.
  • Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in guest rooms and on balconies and terraces.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · miamidade.gov · miamidda.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: The Urban King measures 300 square feet and includes a private balcony, desk and rain shower. Tripadvisor reports show that height alone does not eliminate noise.
  • Cleanliness: A strong overall signal: Expedia rates cleanliness 9.4/10, while Booking.com gives it 8.8/10. Isolated complaints do not outweigh those aggregates.
  • Service: Expedia's service score is strong, and displayed reviews praise helpful staff. Tripadvisor also contains repeated criticism of reception manner and check-in handling.
  • Amenities: Four pools, fitness facilities, Quinto and Sugar provide substantial city-hotel amenities. The pool deck also admits day-pass visitors; it is not exclusively for overnight guests.
  • Fees and surprises: Destination fee: $54 plus tax nightly. Credit-card authorization: $250 nightly. Valet: $60 nightly, with a $10 oversized-vehicle supplement.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night

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