What’s included at The Elser Hotel Miami — and what costs extra
The Elser Hotel Miami includes residential-style suites with full kitchens and in-suite laundry, in-room and property-wide Wi‑Fi, rooftop pool & hot tub access, fitness classes, and complimentary partner beach club access — most of these are covered by a mandatory daily amenity fee. Extra costs you should expect: the daily amenity/resort fee itself, tiered self- or valet-parking rates, pet deposit/cleaning fees, incidental holds at check-in, and optional food, drinks, cabanas, spa services (if booked) and some day passes.
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What the room rate covers
All suites at The Elser Hotel Miami are residential-style and include a full kitchen (fridge, oven, stovetop/microwave) and in-suite washer and dryer. Suites have floor-to-ceiling windows and many offer private balconies.
The mandatory daily amenity fee covers rooftop pool & hot tub access, use of the 24-hour fitness complex and daily yoga/fitness classes, in-room and property Wi‑Fi, and complimentary partner beach club access on Miami Beach.
- Full kitchen and cookware in every suite
- In-suite washer and dryer
- Complimentary in-room & property Wi‑Fi (included in amenity fee)
- Rooftop pool and 16-person swim-spa hot tub (covered by amenity fee)
- Fitness complex and daily yoga/fitness classes (covered by amenity fee)
- Partner beach club access with chairs, towels and umbrella (covered by amenity fee)
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Property-wide and in-room, included via amenity fee |
| Beach club access | Partner beach club on Miami Beach included through amenity fee (rules apply) |
| Fitness & classes | 24-hour fitness complex and daily classes included via amenity fee |
Rooftop pool, hot tub and rooftop dining
The rooftop deck has a 132-foot wraparound resort-style pool with a gradient entry/shallow end and a 16-person swim-spa hot tub. The rooftop area includes private lounge areas, umbrellas, beach towels, and a poolside bar.
Bayview Terrace (Elser Bay Terrace) is the rooftop bar and kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; the rooftop dining venue and pool access are for guests and residents only.
- Rooftop pool deck size and features are described in hotel materials (pool 132 ft, 16‑person hot tub, LED screen).
- Bayview Terrace serves breakfast daily and operates with hours posted on the hotel site.
- Rooftop hours are listed variably by sources; day-pass access and cabana reservations may carry extra charges.
| Rooftop item | Access / cost |
|---|---|
| Pool & hot tub | Covered by amenity fee for registered guests; non‑guest day passes are available |
| Bayview Terrace dining | Available to guests/residents; food and drinks are extra |
| Cabanas / private lounge reservations | May incur an added surcharge (hotel lists cabana options) |
Fitness, wellness and day passes
The Elser operates a two‑story, roughly 10,000 sq ft fitness complex with cardio and weight equipment plus a fitness studio that offers daily yoga and fitness classes. These fitness amenities are included through the daily amenity fee for registered guests.
The hotel sells day passes to non‑guests. ResortPass and other outlets list a rooftop pool day pass and a separate Fitness Pass; prices for day passes vary by provider and date.
- Fitness complex is open 24 hours (hotel materials state a 24‑hour health club).
- Daily yoga and fitness classes are included via the amenity fee for guests.
- Non‑guest day passes are available (pool day pass, family pass, fitness pass) and typically cost extra.
| Pass type | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Pool day pass | Available to non‑guests via third-party platforms |
| Family pool pass | Bundled family options listed on third-party sites |
| Fitness pass | Available to non‑guests through ResortPass or hotel partnerships |
On-site dining and what costs extra
ViceVersa is the hotel’s lobby Italian aperitivo bar serving small plates, wood‑fired pizzas and cocktails; it typically operates from 5:00 PM to midnight and the kitchen closes later in the evening. ViceVersa’s food and drinks are charged separately from room rates.
The Elser Bay Terrace (Bayview Terrace) on the rooftop serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is for hotel guests and residents only; food, cocktails and rooftop dining are extra charges.
- ViceVersa: dinner and late bites; reservations recommended for busy evenings.
- Bayview Terrace: rooftop breakfast service and sunset hours — dining and drinks not included in room rate.
- Lobby Market (The Pantry) offers grab‑and‑go snacks and coffee for purchase.
| Venue | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| ViceVersa (lobby) | No — food and drinks billed separately |
| Bayview Terrace (rooftop) | No — food and drinks billed separately; rooftop access included via amenity fee |
| Lobby Market/The Pantry | No — items are pay-as-you-go |
Fees and payment policies to expect
A mandatory daily amenity/resort fee is charged per night; the hotel states the fee covers beach club access, fitness/classes, rooftop pool/hot tub use, in‑room Wi‑Fi and local phone calls. The exact per-night amount is published by the hotel and can include taxes.
The hotel requires a daily incidental hold at check‑in to cover charges and potential damages; the hold amount differs for credit and debit cards and is capped at a total maximum.
- Amenity/resort fee: mandatory and covers specific items listed on the hotel site.
- Incidental hold: $200 per day on credit cards (capped at $1,000 total); debit cards trigger a higher hold (details on the hotel site).
- Parking: self and valet are tiered by duration and charged separately (see table).
- Pets: $125 non-refundable deposit at check-in; additional cleaning fee up to $250 may apply if pet waste is found.
| Service | Typical charge (hotel lists tiered rates) |
|---|---|
| Self parking (0–3 hrs / 3–8 hrs / 8–24 hrs) | $21 / $42 / $63 (tiered) |
| Valet parking (0–3 hrs / 3–8 hrs / 8–24 hrs) | $42 / $63 / $84 (tiered overnight rate) |
| Pet deposit | $125 non-refundable deposit; up to $250 cleaning fee for incidents |
Check-in, ID, holds and age rules
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The registering guest must be at least 21 years old and must present the credit card used to book plus matching photo ID at check-in. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Check-in window commonly listed 4:00 PM–11:59 PM on some listings.
- Credit card used to make the reservation must be presented at arrival.
- Incidental holds are placed at check-in and are released by the card provider a few business days after check-out.
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 for the registering guest |
| ID & payment | Booking card plus matching photo ID required |
| Check-out time | 11:00 AM |
Location, transport and nearby attractions
The Elser Hotel Miami is at 398 NE 5th Street in Downtown Miami, directly across from Bayfront Park and a short walk to Bayside Marketplace and several Metromover stations (the Metromover is free).
Kaseya Center (the arena), Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Science Museum are within walking distance; Miami International Airport is the nearest major airport, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on traffic.
- Bayfront Park: across the street (about 0.1 mi).
- Bayside Marketplace and Island Queen Cruises: a few minutes' walk.
- Metromover stations: within about 300 meters, providing free downtown connections.
| Nearby | Approximate access |
|---|---|
| Bayfront Park | Across the street |
| Bayside Marketplace | A few minutes' walk |
| Kaseya Center | About a 4–6 minute walk |
