The Gabriel in South Beach was beautiful. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the beach. We loved the preservation of the original art deco, while still keeping a modern and clean feel. The lobby smelled excellent, clean, and luxurious. We had a wonderful experience with Tim, the hotel manager, who showed us the two pools and stowed our bags before check in. Keith, another staff member, was welcoming and friendly towards our family. Our interactions with all staff were positive. The only two critiques I have are the parking situation and the area around. The hotel offers a pricey valet, and no on-site parking. We had to park in an expensive garage overnight a block away. Additionally, the area around the hotel was noisy, crowded, full of tourists. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay at the Gabriel and we would come again.