The Kent Hotel

Miami

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Axel’s take

It’s a convenient South Beach base, but not a dependable quiet retreat.

Choose it for
Beach access, helpful reception staff and restaurants within an easy neighborhood walk.
Skip it if
You need reliable quiet, a pool or spacious rooms for a longer stay.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · A small, mid-range Art Deco hotel near South Beach’s beach and nightlife

The Kent is a 60-room, three-star Art Deco hotel for travelers who want South Beach outside the door rather than resort facilities inside. Its strongest assets are the beach-and-restaurant location and welcoming reception team: Booking.com and Expedia both give staff higher marks than facilities. Rooms offer contemporary styling and refrigerators, while Rakija Lounge supplies an easy on-site meal. There is no pool.

The compromise is comfort rather than convenience. Sound insulation, bathroom upkeep and limited room space recur in guest feedback; the tiny historic elevator also makes luggage movements awkward. Cleanliness earns solid aggregate ratings, but that does not erase individual housekeeping failures. We’d choose it for a short, walkable beach-and-nightlife stay, not for uninterrupted sleep or a hotel-centered holiday.

Rooms
Contemporary-looking rooms with refrigerators, but space varies and sound insulation is a recurring weakness.
Cleanliness
Booking.com rates cleanliness 8.1/10 and Expedia 8.8/10; Tripadvisor also contains specific housekeeping failures, so consistency is not flawless.
Service
The clearest strength: staff score 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 9.2/10 on Expedia, with written reviews praising helpful reception teams.
Amenities
Rakija Lounge is independently operated and provides meals and room service. Beach towels are available; there is no pool or fitness center.
Fees and surprises
Third-party valet costs $40 per day; the incidental deposit is $100. The hotel also publishes a mandatory resort fee covering Wi-Fi, beach towels and other services.

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

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The location

1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

The entrance is on the east side of Collins Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets, with Rakija Lounge attached. Ocean Drive and the beach lie one block east; take the corner crossing toward Lummus Park, 4 minutes on foot. This is a restaurant-and-hotel block, not a beachfront resort entrance.

What guests say

  • 4/5807 reviews

Amenities

Rakija Lounge is independently operated and provides meals and room service. Beach towels are available; there is no pool or fitness center.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Table service
  • Room service

Good to know

Valet parking
$40 per day through a third-party operator, using a nearby covered garage. The hotel has no parking facility of its own.
Incidental deposit
$100 incidental deposit per stay, collected by card.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in starts at 4 PM; checkout is 11 AM. Reception operates 24 hours.
Minimum check-in age
Guests must be at least 21 to book or check in.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available at the independently operated Rakija Lounge; it is not a standard complimentary hotel amenity.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Oyster · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–11: free; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay
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The Kent Hotel — Miami, United States

The Kent Hotel is a small, mid-range Art Deco hotel near South Beach’s beach and nightlife in Miami, United States.

Address: 1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1046001.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/the-kent-hotel-1046001

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$383$393 on Booking.com$10 less (3%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$870$886 on Expedia$16 less (2%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $427 USD

2026-11-23 to 2026-11-26 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$266 for 1 night · 2 nights $553 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$287 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$188 for 1 night · 2 nights $415 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$227 for 1 night · 2 nights $423 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$196 for 1 night · 2 nights $423 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$227 for 1 night · 2 nights $439 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$212 for 1 night · 2 nights $503 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$291 for 1 night · 2 nights $556 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$265 for 1 night · 2 nights $412 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$147 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $289 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$153 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$174 for 1 night · 2 nights $419 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$245 for 1 night · 2 nights $502 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$257 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$189 for 1 night · 2 nights $335 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$121 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$160 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$171 for 1 night · 2 nights $422 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$251 for 1 night · 2 nights $524 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$147 for 1 night · 2 nights $357 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$210 for 1 night · 2 nights $553 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$343 for 1 night · 2 nights $766 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$423 for 1 night · 2 nights $839 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$416 for 1 night · 2 nights $870 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$454 for 1 night · 2 nights $697 · up to 14 nights priced

About The Kent Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  • City page: Hotels in Miami

Axel's take: 7.7/10

It’s a convenient South Beach base, but not a dependable quiet retreat.

  • Choose it for: Beach access, helpful reception staff and restaurants within an easy neighborhood walk.
  • Skip it if: You need reliable quiet, a pool or spacious rooms for a longer stay.

Axel's opinion of The Kent Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Oyster. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Deluxe room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Location

Central South Beach for beach days and nights out, not mainland sightseeing.

  • The block: The entrance is on the east side of Collins Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets, with Rakija Lounge attached. Ocean Drive and the beach lie one block east; take the corner crossing toward Lummus Park, 4 minutes on foot. This is a restaurant-and-hotel block, not a beachfront resort entrance.
  • Getting around: Walk for local meals and beach days. Washington Avenue’s South Beach trolley stops provide an alternative for longer neighborhood trips. We’d use taxis or rideshares for airport transfers and mainland outings: Wynwood Walls is 20 minutes by taxi versus 50 by transit, making repeated mainland sightseeing less convenient from here.
  • After dark: Restaurants and nearby nightlife make going out easy. Returning to the hotel does not guarantee quiet: guest reviews identify both neighboring venues and sound traveling between rooms and floors.

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

Best areas in Miami for first-time visitors

  • South Beach, Miami Beach: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Beach access, Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road make the classic first visit easy to organize on foot.
  • Downtown Miami: 7.1/10 for first-time visitors. Museums, Bayfront Park and Metromover connections suit a sightseeing-led introduction rather than a beach holiday.
  • Brickell: 7.0/10 for first-time visitors. Strong transport connections and restaurant evenings make a practical mainland introduction, but ocean trips require a separate journey.
  • Mid-Beach: 5.5/10 for first-time visitors. Choose beach-and-pool days here; expect fewer spontaneous stops and rides for South Beach evenings.
  • North Beach & Bal Harbour: 3.4/10 for first-time visitors. Quieter shoreline stays appeal, but distance from major sights makes this less practical for a short first visit.
  • Sunny Isles Beach: 3.3/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon: 3.2/10 for first-time visitors. Where to stay in Miami for first-time visitors

Hotels around The Kent Hotel

  • Hotel Chelsea (Washington Avenue near 9th Street). Chelsea wins when: Vintage character and frequently praised friendly staff, accepting uneven upkeep and possible restaurant noise. Keep The Kent Hotel when: Keep the Kent for its position one block inland from Ocean Drive and straightforward access to Lummus Park.
  • Chesterfield Hotel & Suites (Collins Avenue near 9th Street). Chesterfield wins when: Larger suites for a group whose priority is nightlife, accepting bar noise and inconsistent housekeeping. Keep The Kent Hotel when: Keep the Kent for a simpler couple or solo stay where group-sized accommodation is unnecessary.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown (Downtown Miami). Grayson wins when: A downtown museum-and-arena trip, spacious rooms and optional bay-view balconies, accepting construction disruption and uneven upkeep. Keep The Kent Hotel when: The Kent wins when the beach and South Beach evenings matter more than mainland museums or arena access.
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport (Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon). Embassy Suites Airport wins when: A family airport stopover with separate living space and included cooked-to-order breakfast, accepting aircraft noise and possible shuttle waits. Keep The Kent Hotel when: The Kent wins for a walkable leisure stay near the beach rather than an airport-oriented overnight.

Getting around from The Kent Hotel

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • The Wolfsonian-Florida International University: 4 min.
  • Miami International Airport: 29 min by taxi.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 41 min by taxi.
  • Azteca South Beach: 1 min.
  • Sola Miami Beach: 3 min.
  • Pérez Art Museum Miami: 28 min by transit.
  • Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 19 min by transit.
  • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 53 min by transit.
  • South Pointe Park Pier: 13 min by transit.
  • Wynwood Walls: 50 min by transit.
  • The Bass: 12 min by transit.
  • Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 28 min by transit.
  • Lummus Park: 4 min.
  • Bayside Marketplace: 33 min by transit.
  • Jungle Island: 21 min by transit.
  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 18 min by transit.
  • Miami Children's Museum: 22 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4/5 (807 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (89% positive); Service (80% positive); Cleanliness (76% positive).
  • Complaints: Sleep quality (74% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (63% negative); Room amenities (59% negative). Across 228 service mentions, 80% are positive; 74% of 78 sleep mentions are negative. The aggregate evidence favors helpful staff and location over dependable quiet.

Good to know

  • Valet parking: $40 per day through a third-party operator, using a nearby covered garage. The hotel has no parking facility of its own.
  • Incidental deposit: $100 incidental deposit per stay, collected by card.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in starts at 4 PM; checkout is 11 AM. Reception operates 24 hours.
  • Minimum check-in age: Guests must be at least 21 to book or check in.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast is available at the independently operated Rakija Lounge; it is not a standard complimentary hotel amenity.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Oyster · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Contemporary-looking rooms with refrigerators, but space varies and sound insulation is a recurring weakness.
  • Cleanliness: Booking.com rates cleanliness 8.1/10 and Expedia 8.8/10; Tripadvisor also contains specific housekeeping failures, so consistency is not flawless.
  • Service: The clearest strength: staff score 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 9.2/10 on Expedia, with written reviews praising helpful reception teams.
  • Amenities: Rakija Lounge is independently operated and provides meals and room service. Beach towels are available; there is no pool or fitness center.
  • Fees and surprises: Third-party valet costs $40 per day; the incidental deposit is $100. The hotel also publishes a mandatory resort fee covering Wi-Fi, beach towels and other services.
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–11: free; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay

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