Hilton Grand Vacations Club McAlpin Ocean Plaza Miami — Hotel in Miami Beach

Stayed here 2 weeks in Nov 2024....WOW..WOW WOW.... what a Location, Location, Location...can't beat this location anywhere in the US! Right on the famous Ocean Drive, South Beach, Art Deco district, right across the sandy beach and park on the spacious walking street with no vehicles plying. Miami's swanky tourist and most happening area, bustling with trendy tourists and plethora of restaurants of all kind from Versace's Residence converted to a restaurant to take out small joints to suit every pocket & budget. Several grocery stores close by, albeit small ones and a bit on the pricier side. Being an avid tennis player loved the public 25 clay court facility in Flamingo Park about 5 mins by cycle. Loved the Citi Bike cycle rental facility and used it every day to travel all over Miami Beach City, $35/month and the App works like a charm at a hundred and more bike station locations. If you are looking for a quiet people free space, this is absolutely not for you. McAlpin staff were very friendly ready to serve and comply with requests. The building is old style Art Deco right in the midst of proudly preserved district by the city, hence felt privileged to stay here. The rooms/furniture were understandably older style but very clean and fresh smelling, like in all HGV Resorts we have stayed over the 20 years. The kitchen was spacious, well equipped and clean cutlery/utensils, we did use it extensively as restaurants are very very pricey, especially with 18-20% auto-added tips and request for over-tips! Bed was very comfy the AC worked well quietly. 1 Bed suite had no Ocean view, but the 2-Bed units have amazing ocean view as well. The only issue I had was the after hour check-in procedure was not made clear in the communications and we struggled a bit hauling our luggage around. Check-in for both buildings McAlpin and Ocean Plaza is at Ocean Plaza check-in desk, which we did not know. Since vehicles are forbidden on the pedestrian street, the car/cab needs to get to the closest point on the north end of the street and the luggage has to to hauled for about 200-250 yards on the road to Ocean Plaza. Caution, the south end is much further away almost 1/3 mile or more. All doors were locked and no one seemed to be around looking through the glass until the night manager Angel showed up at the front desk after about 5 mins of waiting and we knocked and he let us in and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He said we could have knocked on the glass and he would have heard us. During our stay we noticed several guests facing similar situation like us and we used help by letting them in. They should provide a calling bell button prominently located for after hour check in guests, which will solve the problem and this info should also be communicated to the guests via email closer to the date. Concierge services were great checking-out, ever friendly Talk Paul took care of hauling the luggage on a trolley to the waiting Uber. We had a paradisical time here and as HGV owners we will very certainly and happily come back as...

Stayed here 2 weeks in Nov 2024....WOW... what a Location, Location, Location...can't beat this location anywhere in the US! Right on the famous Ocean Drive, South Beach, Art Deco district, right across the sandy beach and park on the spacious walking street with no vehicles plying. Miami's swanky tourist and most happening area, bustling with trendy tourists and plethora of restaurants of all kind from Versace's Residence converted to a restaurant to take out small joints to suit every pocket & budget. Several grocery stores close by, albeit small ones and a bit on the pricier side. Being an avid tennis player loved the public 25 clay court facility in Flamingo Park about 5 mins by cycle. Loved the Citi Bike cycle rental facility and used it every day to travel all over Miami Beach City, $35/month and the App works like a charm at a hundred and more bike station locations. If you are looking for a quiet people free space, this is absolutely not for you.|McAlpin staff were very friendly ready to serve and comply with requests. The building is old style Art Deco right in the midst of proudly preserved district by the city, hence felt privileged to stay here. The rooms/furniture were understandably older style but very clean and fresh smelling, like in all HGV Resorts we have stayed over the 20 years. The kitchen was spacious, well equipped and clean cutlery/utensils, we did use it extensively as restaurants are very very pricey, especially with 18-20% auto-added tips and request for over-tips! Bed was very comfy the AC worked well quietly. 1 Bed suite had no Ocean view, but the 2-Bed units have amazing ocean view as well.|The only issue I had was the after hour check-in procedure was not made clear in the communications and we struggled a bit hauling our luggage around. Check-in for both buildings McAlpin and Ocean Plaza is at Ocean Plaza check-in desk, which we did not know. Since vehicles are forbidden on the pedestrian street, the car/cab needs to get to the closest point on the north end of the street and the luggage has to to hauled for about 200-250 yards on the road to Ocean Plaza. Caution, the south end is much further away almost 1/3 mile or more. All doors were locked and no one seemed to be around looking through the glass until the night manager Angel showed up at the front desk after about 5 mins of waiting and we knocked and he let us in and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He said we could have knocked on the glass and he would have heard us. During our stay we noticed several guests facing similar situation like us and we used help by letting them in. They should provide a calling bell button prominently located for after hour check in guests, which will solve the problem and this info should also be communicated to the guests via email closer to the date. Concierge services were great checking-out, ever friendly Tall Paul took care of hauling the luggage on a trolley to the waiting Uber.|We had a paradisical time here and as HGV owners we will very certainly and happily come back as...

Stayed here 2 weeks in Nov 2024....WOW... what a Location, Location, Location...can't beat this location anywhere in the US! Right on the famous Ocean Drive, South Beach, Art Deco district, right across the sandy beach and park on the spacious walking street with no vehicles plying. Miami's swanky tourist and most happening area, bustling with trendy tourists and plethora of restaurants of all kind from Versace's Residence converted to a restaurant to take out small joints to suit every pocket & budget. Several grocery stores close by, albeit small ones and a bit on the pricier side. Being an avid tennis player loved the public 25 clay court facility in Flamingo Park about 5 mins by cycle. Loved the Citi Bike cycle rental facility and used it every day to travel all over Miami Beach City, $35/month and the App works like a charm at a hundred and more bike station locations. If you are looking for a quiet people free space, this is absolutely not for you.|McAlpin staff were very friendly ready to serve and comply with requests. The building is old style Art Deco right in the midst of proudly preserved district by the city, hence felt privileged to stay here. The rooms/furniture were understandably older style but very clean and fresh smelling, like in all HGV Resorts we have stayed over the 20 years. The kitchen was spacious, well equipped and clean cutlery/utensils, we did use it extensively as restaurants are very very pricey, especially with 18-20% auto-added tips and request for over-tips! Bed was very comfy the AC worked well quietly. 1 Bed suite had no Ocean view, but the 2-Bed units have amazing ocean view as well.|The only issue I had was the after hour check-in procedure was not made clear in the communications and we struggled a bit hauling our luggage around. Check-in for both buildings McAlpin and Ocean Plaza is at Ocean Plaza check-in desk, which we did not know. Since vehicles are forbidden on the pedestrian street, the car/cab needs to get to the closest point on the north end of the street and the luggage has to to hauled for about 200-250 yards on the road to Ocean Plaza. Caution, the south end is much further away almost 1/3 mile or more. All doors were locked and no one seemed to be around looking through the glass until the night manager Angel showed up at the front desk after about 5 mins of waiting and we knocked and he let us in and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He said we could have knocked on the glass and he would have heard us. During our stay we noticed several guests facing similar situation like us and we used help by letting them in. They should provide a calling bell button prominently located for after hour check in guests, which will solve the problem and this info should also be communicated to the guests via email closer to the date. Concierge services were great checking-out, ever friendly Tall Paul took care of hauling the luggage on a trolley to the waiting Uber.|We had a paradisical time here and as HGV owners we will very certainly and happily come back as...