Circa 39 Hotel

Loved our stay here. Clean, great décor and the nicest staff. Everyone was so helpful and quick!

I love this little hotel! Circa 39 is an ideal spot for a solo traveler. The décor is cute and fresh. Very clean! My bed wants to hold onto me all day and I almost want to let it b/​c I’m so comfy (it’s a king). It’s super close to the beach (you cross over Collins Ave & you are there). Close to many high end hotels and a very short walk to South Beach & Lincoln Road. Great pool area. Charming place! I would 100% stay here again. The only drawback I can see it having for others is the noise. You do hear noise from other rooms. Last night someone was clomping and banging. I live in NYC and don’t mind, but I know it bothers others. If you stay here, be mindful of what noise you make and hopefully others will do the same. Thank you Circa 39 for an affordable stay in a way above average setting for the price!

I really liked this hotel. It was cute and cozy and had an overall Miami feel. My biggest complaint and what would have made me give this hotel 5 stars is that they need regular water in the room that are not an additional price. I hate paying 200+ per night and not being able to drink water in my room. If Evian water is too pricey and they have to charge you, get rid of it. I would rather an Auqafina or Poland Springs water that I can drink. All the extra charges everyone talks about is true too. Kind of sucks when you only stay one night and don’t use the beach.

We stayed here for 10 days in October, and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Felt very relaxed, light and airy. Our room was a decent size and of good quality, bar and restaurant were nice, if a little overpriced. For the price we paid and the location, we couldn’t have asked for much more. The only minor criticism was that our room on the courtyard area had a really bright light outside which shone in through the window, even with the shutters closed. We ended up hanging towels to block out the light! This probably wouldn’t bother most people though. The pool area is a little small but perfectly formed, but this is fine as the ocean is a mere 3 minute walk away. Would recommend to other travellers as a really good hotel.

Nice hotel, clean redecorated rooms, very thin walls, lots of noise during the night, not the hotels fault but the neighbours. Breakfast is OK not a lot of variety available, dinner options are minimal and not exceptional. Bit overpriced and minimal variety. went to eat next door in the Croydon, which was a bit more expensive but a lot nicer. Staff is very friendly and helpful though. Drinks are very expensive, including the water in the room. Cocktails in Miami are generally expensive but a bit larger most of the time. Note to the staff: I know it’s a precaution to use plastic or other cups because there is a pool outside, but drinking beer inside out of a cup is disrespecting the beer ;-) parking should be complementary. Anyway would recommend to friends with this information so to know what to expect.

Very cute hotel. Friendly staff. Loved the décor! Hotel restaurant is a bit pricey. Some of the rooms are in s building outside of the main hotel, so there’s a little outside walkway/​bridge that connects the buildings. The pool area is small, but not very many were poolside because the beach is near. The pool has cabanas so you can relax in the shade. Miami Beach is within walking distance across the street. All in all, I really enjoyed my hotel experience at Circa 39.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights. For the price, we couldn’t ask for more. The décor was very thoughtful, the service was excellent and the drinks at the Wunder Bar were superb.
We came in late Friday night. Initially we got a room on the 1^st floor by the courtyard, but the room smelled a bit musty (perfectly understandable considering the climate, but ever since our own scare with mold at our apartment, we have become very sensitive). The receptionist very quickly transferred us to another room inside the main building.
The bartender that works on Friday and Saturday evenings was extremely friendly and was a great bartender/​mixologist. He helped us put in our late night food order after insisting we check in first with our bags, so we could be more comfortable. As far as the drinks, even though they are a bit pricey, they use all top-​shelf, high quality liquor in their craft cocktails. They even grow their own herbs by the window! I highly recommend the coconut mojito and the Wunder drink with scotch and sage. We even got free samples of fresh guarapo (sugar cane juice) from their juice machine before he shut it down. They also have great happy hour specials.
All of the staff were extremely accomodating. For instance, David at the front desk printed out some documents for me since they didn’t have a business center. Also, the host at the restaurant served us even though breakfast was almost finished and made sure we had enough of the Panther coffee and had taken our fair share of the buffet spread before cleaning up.
I would definitely stay here again. The area is less crowded than South Beach and there are some great restaurants and bars in the area.

NOTE: This review is for room 122
Hotel is modern, clean and nicely decorated, though the air inside smelled heavily perfumed, but I can overlook that. Check in was a cinch. Pool and courtyard areas are a nice touch, however, room 122 is located right next to the exit stairway at the end of the hallway. Not a big deal usually, however this door lead to the courtyard and was used by hotel staff early in the morning to set up the courtyard for the day’s use. For about 30 – 45 minutes early in the morning, there was the constant sound of a self closing door slamming closed as staff kept going in and out.
A mention of this at check out merely warranted a mere «eh…I see if I can fix that». No apology or anything. Could have been a 4 star experience, but being woken up in the morning by a slamming door and the lack of apology knocked off 2 stars.
Do not stay in room 122 or the room directly across the hallway from it.

Esto es un mensaje para la gente aficionada A los mejores cócteles de la ciudad y también a la buena gente.
Estoy sentada con unos amigos, y antes de ir a cenar tomamos unos cócteles que nos preparó Gary.
Realmente merece la pena venir a tomar algo aquí con él, porque nunca vi a una persona además de lo que te depara y de lo que mezcla con sabiduría es muy profesional .
Pues nos fuimos a cenar, y después regresamos al bar a tomar la ultima con Gary que por cierto es un (bombón) por si acaso eres soltera ;)
Regresaremos porque el ambiente fue muy bueno y le deseamos a Gary mucho éxito.
Salud

Was so clean. Had the miami part going for it and the courtyard was pretty! Room was good and clean as was bathroom. The Body cleansers were so good! Parking was easy! Pool was cold, and just a short distance to the ocean. Wifi was good and the entrance was good.

Book here last minute. Had a little trouble in the Annex part of the hotel getting our wifi. The room was decent and several of the previous comments talked about the chairs for the beach. We did not get to use that however but they do have a pool and we were offered chairs.

Booked a last minute trip to Miami and found a great deal on Circa 39! Our stay was great, staff were very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great happy hour at the bar in the lobby. Beach chairs & towels and being one block from the beach made it very convenient! I will definitely be back to stay again!

Third time staying here but last time was way back in 2008. They’ve done some major renovations since then. More modern and cleaner now but I miss the all white décor, red elevator, dance music in the lobby and the ambient lighting in the hallways.
This boutique like hotel is very intimate and only a block from the boardwalk and beach. We really enjoy staying here as its location is perfect for a relaxing getaway in mid beach but close enough (rent a scooter or car unless you like to walk a lot) to the party of south beach.
Pros
* intimate
* quiet
* clean
* affordable
* courtyard is charming
* comfortable room/​bed
* 3^rd floor = better view and no noise from above
* liquor store right across street, primo café next door has food and small store, restaurant right across the street
Cons
* parking (lot across the street you can pay $ 24 a day to park in but there’s not enough spots to score one consistently, especially on weekend nights
* thin walls — We could hear conversations crystal clear from both rooms next to us.
* loud a/​c unit kept waking me up but better than no ac at all
* 32 $ for two small mojitos at the bar??? Ouch

The staff is so nice and friendly, even starting at the point I made the reservation. I saved money by calling the hotel directly vs going thru a booking site… and she saved me more since I am a FL resident!
The hotel is soooo nicely designed! The rooms are very clean, and have super comfortable beds & pillows.
The only complaint is that if you want to sleep in, good luck! We could hear every step the people made above us! Slept like crap, even in the cozy bed. I would return, just ask for a room on the top floor.

I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. They have the worst customer service imaginable. They act like they are doing you a favor just by talking to you and they up-​charge you for every little thing. Who ever heard of mandatory charges for the newspaper (which does not even get delivered to your door) and internet (regardless of whether you plan to use it or not). Typically those are optional charges not mandatory. I was here with a large group of friends (8 rooms total and we all had issues (from reservations supposedly lost, broken TVs, horrible rooms, and worst of all — yet another upcharge if god forbid you wanted two double beds instead of a king bed. Not everyone travels in couples and some friends do not want to have to sleep in the same bed with one another). Avoid this place like you would Ebola.

Just returned home from a four night stay at Circa 39. Overall we were very pleased with our stay. The staff was very friendly and professional. The rooms are well decorated and were quite clean. The bed was comfortable as were the towels and linens. The pool area was fantastic. There was always seating available. The hotel courtyard was a great place to have coffee in the morning. The hotel provides beach chairs/​towels for their guests and that was a great bonus (umbrellas can be rented for $ 10). The food at the restaurant was pretty good. We only ate breakfast but it was reasonably priced and good quality. The hotel is fairly quiet which I appreciated. It’s about a 30 minute walk to South Beach.
The only negative I have about the hotel is the housekeeping staff was hit or miss. Two days they did not make our beds until 5pm or so but two days they were there knocking at 9am. Our last day they really wanted us gone because they came to clean four different times. They also never replaced any of the used toiletries, which I thought was odd.

It sounds generous for a 3.5 star hotel but I’m basing it on my more than pleasant stay here. It’s on the quiet side of sobe, which is good because I brought my almost 70 yr old mom and son. The hotel is charming and has newly renovated rooms. Art décor is stylish and modern. The cleanliness is next to godliness. Very comfy bed, flat screen and fridge. Tammy at the front desk, is kind and always smiling. Douglas the concierge is more than helpful. Only drawback is no microwave, no biggie. Last day at circa then off to the Richmond hotel to finish our vacation before heading back to Kissimmee. We’ll be back. #love the305 #peace, love&karma

The lightly weathered and pale blue steps to the patio of the old Copley Plaza at 3900 Collins were so authentically Caribbean in architecture that I actually forgot where I was. Given the look and feel of the place, as well as the unrelenting heat, I could have easily been in old San Juan or even Havana. Just a short walk across the stoop, lined with old cast iron tables and chairs also painted blue, automatic doors provided a touch of modernity that reminded me I was actually in Miami Beach. They slid open, revealing not only some much welcomed cooler air but also the faces of concierges and bell staff as cordial and dutiful as they were beautiful and exotic.
Readily accommodating of my attempts to speak the preferred local tongue, Spanish, Alejandra de Colombia checked us in and instructed us on taking the elevator to the second floor and across a vine-​covered outdoor bridge to our room. Lined with plush and colorful carpeting, Circa 39′s interior reflects a contemporary minimalist’s re-​envisioning of a tropical theme; the flooring highlights vibrant oranges, shades of royal blues, pale blues and mojito-​mint greens just as one might expect from a beachfront property, but the clean white walls and cold, silver fixtures provide some chíc touches any urbanite would appreciate in a soothing contrast to the loud and visually violent clashes of neons normally expected of just about everywhere in Miami.
Swiping the key card across the front of the guestroom door led to a fairly modest room in terms of size. Three white walls and an accent wall extended in either direction to meet a baby blue ceiling and the wood paneling on the floor of the room. A full-​length mirror hung on the wall near the door, and a flat-​screen television hung on the wall above a wooden bureau, framed by several small canvas paintings and photographs. A king-​size bed sat between two identical end tables and lamps. All of the rooms at Circa 39 were recently remodeled to a reflect more refined, contemporary island flair and included upgraded bathroom fixtures — a spacious glass shower, newly tiled floor and an extended counter top and mirror.
A short walk next-​door to Primo Café and Market proved to be our saving grace; dining options on this stretch of the beach are otherwise limited to the Carrabbas Italian Grill in the Courtyard by Marriott property directly across the street, a Subway further down Collins and a Walgreens just across the Julia Tuttle Causeway bridge. The shop, half deli and half convenience store, is open from sun up to midnight and serves up a little of everything — eggs and bacon on gargantuan croissants as well as other other pastries, fresh squeezed orange juice, salads, sandwiches made to order and, what became my personal addiction, the cortadito, or Cuban coffee. I was unimpressed with the croissants; large they are, sitting in the display, and tempting, but they are also heavy — more like biscuits in texture — a bit sweeter and far less buttery than those prepared by a real pâtissier. Where Primo redeems itself is with its array of deli offerings and its perfect empanadas, flaky on the outside but soft and chewy to the bite. The counter staff there speak Spanish, and it’s preferable you do, too. There was a marked change in the demeanor of the ladies behind the counter when I gave ordering completely in Spanish my best shot with, «Quisiera una empanada de pavo y queso y un cortadito con azucar.» By the fourth and final day of our vacation, I earned several smiles which are hard to come by unless you’re a café regular. Ah, and a word of caution — if you do stop by Primo, be sure to order first, pay at the register and then wait for your food, receipt in hand. It’s a bit flawed by design, but failing to follow procedure here will win you a prompt scolding from the ladies working from behind the counter. Don’t take offense. That’s just the island way. Compliments and small gracious phrases like, «Muchas gracias, bonitas,» even through clumsy American-​accented Spanish do, however, go far.
There can be some challenges getting to your next meal or to your next party, but what Circa 39 does offer is a sexy and serene sanctum away from the spectacle that is South Beach. Plus, it’s got a lot to offer guests on its own; it’s clean, stylish and suitable for couples and families alike. It’s conveniently situated directly across the street from the warm turquoise waters on the coast of beautiful Miami Beach where your room key scores you free beach chairs. Plus, getting to South Beach for a run at the nightlife is as simple as an $ 8 or $ 9 cab ride down Collins.

Location, location, location… We stayed here during 4^th of July weekend 2013. This boutique hotel was very nice and Art Deco. The rooms didn’t have a lot of decoration but they have since remodeled. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Anytime we needed a cab or directions somewhere they were very helpful. Everything was a short cab ride away or a short walk. South beach really isn’t my thing (over crowded and over priced). so this was a perfect location not too far but not too close.
The beach is right across the street and the hotel has chairs reserved for their guests, Which is very convenient. It always seemed like we asked for a lot of towels and we were never told no. The only real complaint was the walls are pretty thin, so if you have a noisy neighbor you’ll know it. The pool and the setup was really nice. It was never busy by any means so it was nice to go down and hang out.

This hotel is exactly how it looks in the pictures it is quaint and wonderfully renovated. The rooms are really nice and the lobby is modern. Only complaint I had was that this place puts a partially non refundable hold on your credit card when booking which seems a bit ridiculous. There are things that happen in life that require you to change your plans. I am in the military and requested not to have the non refundable charge but no luck… It was a bit strange that with the $ 9.95 a night hotel fee that you should be able to take pool towels back to your room but you can’t…

I really liked this boutique hotel! It was cheaper than most other places around and close to the beach. The room was clean and the decorations were very nice. Bathroom was small, but clean. Room has a mini fridge and safe.
There’s a store/​café (Primo Café) next door where you can find anything from souvenirs to bare essentials (like when you pack your toohbrush but forget the toothpaste-​ahem) If you go to the beach just make sure you grab the towels at the front desk before heading there!
So if your looking for a quiet place around this area you should consider Circa 39! Plus the staff is very welcoming and nice! I would most definitely come back!