[kiwiokie]

Heading to Miami, FL for a conference and taking the wife for the weekend before. Spent 3 hours online last night looking for a place that was not outrageously expensive or did not look like a dump. No joy. Amazing that for almost every place I looked at, regardless of price, 1 out of every 10 reviewers claimed it was the worst hotel experience of their life. Even with hotels costing $500/night there were stories of stained sheets, dirty bathrooms, rude desk staff etc. Hard to believe. Giving up on travel sites and relying on the sage advice of the Pelican OT Shared Consciousness.

Looking for a place to relax around the pool side, not interested in proximity to the hottest, loudest night club in town, quiet place off the main drag would be preferred, walking distance to some good places to eat, must have clean rooms, not the size of a closet, friendly staff and less than $400/night. Does it exist? Thanks in advance.