Pros: Gentleman at front desk (I’m so sorry that I failed to get his name, but he’s from Buenos Aires), was an absolute delight. He upgraded our room, made excellent dining suggestions, and offered beach chairs in addition to the towels they loan out. If not for him, we might have had a very different experience. He was amazing. The Fritz also allowed us to store our luggage behind the desk after checkout for a few hours. It was convenient for last-minute souvenir shopping. The rooftop pool and terrace was wonderful. Location is great for nightlife, dining, shopping & conveniences like Walgreens on the next street.
Cons: The Fritz is a little dated and could use a once-over in paint and organizing stored items in the stairwell going onto the roof. There was also a lot of non-utilized space in our large bathroom. The AC unit was a mystery to us. We set it at 69 and woke up the first day sweating because the temperature was 78 in our room. We sort of figured it out, but it was luck. Regardless of the cons, I would have given The Fritz 5 stars if the cleaning staff hadn’t forgotten about us. We stayed 3 nights and did not receive a cleaning, nor towels and sheets. We requested towels, then they were provided.
Overall, I would consider staying again when we next go back. I have stayed at 3 other locations in Miami Beach, and this one had the best location and most comfortable bed.