The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach, MiamiThe Balfour Hotel Miami Beach in Miami, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 295 hotels we score in Miami. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.5.The Balfour Hotel is a 4-star boutique property situated on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Originally built in 1956, this historic Art Deco building underwent a renovation in 2014 to introduce contemporary interiors. The hotel suits travellers looking for proximity to Lummus Park Beach and the local Architectural District. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with a plunge pool, an on-site restaurant, and valet parking services. Rooms are equipped with minibars and large showers. While the location offers easy access to local shopping and dining, the hotel's historic structure means some features are specific to its original mid-century layout. It is a pet-friendly option suitable for families.What stands out

Close to the Atlantic Ocean

Rooftop plunge pool

On-site dining

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Historic building layout

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