Richard's Hotel — Hotel in Hollywood

I've had the pleasure of staying at Richards Hotel for several weeks on and off here and there so far and it has quickly become one of my favorite places to stay in the Miami area 😍. The hotel is part of a group of properties that are connected, and I have also stayed at the Green Seas Motel 🏨. Nevertheless, Richards Hotel stands out for its exceptional value 💰, safety 🔒, quietness 🤫, and relaxing environment 🌴. I initially found it through an online booking, but I have since discovered that walking up to the hotel's windows can yield better rates 💸.

The hotel boasts several pools ‍🏊‍♀️, and its ambiance is especially lovely at night 🌃. I have stayed in different rooms 🛌, including those on the Wiley St Side, both inside and outside, and on upper and lower levels. The rooms come in different sizes and styles, with unique amenities in some. If you have any specific requests or concerns, the hotel staff is always willing to assist, as long as it is feasible ‍👨‍💼.

What I appreciate about this hotel is its intolerance for rowdy behavior 🙅‍♀️. If you come to party or create a disturbance, they will ask you to leave. Additionally, smoking is not allowed on the property, which is fantastic because it keeps the rooms smelling fresh 🚭. The beds are hit or miss, depending on the room, but if anything is amiss, talking to the front desk usually resolves the issue 🛎️.

The hotel provides two bars of soap 🧼, but no shampoo or conditioner. However, nearby stores like Family Dollar, el Presidente, CVS, or the European Market offer quick and convenient solutions 🛍️. I recommend using the CVS app and coupons for the best deals 💳.

If you require fresh towels 🛁, hang the door hanger early in the morning, and the housekeeping staff will replace them. There are self-service coin-operated washing machines and dryers, which are quite effective 💦. The bathrooms mostly have stand-up showers 🚿, which I think are perfect for this property. They have excellent water pressure and hot showers 🚿. The vending machines are air-conditioned, which is a nice touch ❄️.

The hotel does not have many parking spaces 🅿️, so it fills up quickly when there is an event 🚗. However, more parking is available on the alley between Richards Hotel and Green Seas Motel or on the street side of Wiley St. The hotel is located on the bus line 🚍, and an all-day pass costs about $5. Additionally, a Circuit shuttle runs from Richards Hotel, and you can download the app for only $2 📱.

One thing to note is that the hotel requires a $50 cash deposit for the key 🔑, which you must return upon checking out. Check-out time is 11 AM, and the hotel does not offer late checkouts. There is no breakfast at the hotel, but Senor Cafe across the street serves breakfast all day, and there are many other options nearby 🍳.

Overall, Richards Hotel offers excellent value for anyone visiting the Hollywood/Hallandale area 🌴. It is a hidden gem that only a few people know about, but it is definitely worth staying there 🌟. You can find the best deals on Expedia, Booking, and other online platforms, especially later in the day 🌅. I'm glad I found his properties and I'm sure that you'll enjoy the value they bring to you and...

The most frustrating part of my experience involved a $50 cash deposit that was demanded from me when I arrived at check in. I had just been on the road alone for 20 hours Involving a flat tire replacement and a two hour nap. I arrived to this hotel exhausted and just wanted to lay down. No one at the desk was able to show me any documentation about the cash deposit requirement. I had trouble hearing them through the glass at the desk. No one at the desk was rude per se, but they also weren’t that nice. I’d have been able to get past that, but…

The final person I was referred to at the Richards Motel a couple blocks up was very short and rude with me. I was informed that the bottom line was they require a $50 cash deposit for all who stay there. She guaranteed it was in the reservation email.

I tried to explain it was not in the reservation I made and her demand didn’t feel legit. I asked for just a little flexibility. When I showed her the email and the document I was sent, she couldn’t find where I was notified about this. She had no documentation herself. It didn’t matter. It wasn’t her problem. She made that clear and little else.

Also, my room was never serviced and I was there for 4 nights: 2/13-2/17. The trash piled up. The same towels were used. Same linens. No one asked. No one cared.

If the manager wasn’t so horrible… if she just would’ve been nicer about this very sensitive situation, and if someone would’ve just checked on us ONCE to replace trash bags and ask if we needed anything. Just once! This hotel would have a four star review from me. The manager was THAT rude and the service was THAT bad. I will not return next time I visit (planned to be there quarterly) and was hoping this would be a place I could return to for visiting.

The positives are big positives. The outside of the hotel is charming. The location is terrific if you love food, people, culture, the beach and the casino. The price is reasonable.

Instead, you’ve been warned about the deposit and don’t expect any signs of accommodation. No one on staff will make you feel welcome. I really wish it’d been better. It would not have taken much. I am a kind and patient person.

I got my cash deposit back. I left. The guy at check out was kind, but I won’t return to any of the Richard’s properties. Would love a partial refund. It’s warranted, but I’d be shocked for that or any response to this very generous 2...

Very poor experience was not what was advertised on website. Been trying to reach a manager for 11 days and still getting same response to call back in 30 min. This place does not care about people’s experience at all it’s all about money. We we booked for two beds and when we arrived we were giving room with one bed. Then told we would have to pay an upgrade fee. Sink in bathroom did not work shower was awful. And we left room twice to get items from car and both times were offered drugs. I would never recommend this place to anyone unless you do drigs and want to hide. Honestly for not much more you can go stay at a real hotel. My wife is so angry we left very next morning and they refuse to refund for nights we did not stay. Honestly we are going to push this as far as we have to so hopefully they refund us. It’s not that we need the money it’s that there charging people and falsely advertising. Those good reviews are bogus. There’s more about the staff I have learned but that will come out when I hire an attorney. I will spend whatever to get money back and the more they refuse then the more I will release publicly. This place is not for families.the manager Sara or at least that’s the name I was given today is always on phone or busy and I’m asked to call back and every time I do never get to speak to her. These people are crooks and are purposely not replying or returning my calls.i would like to also add I booked threw exspedia who have made several attempts to reach hotel and same there getting run around. I book threw exspedia a lot and have no complaints with them but again for Richard’s motel not to respond to exspedia tells you something. Never book...