My overall feeling about the Hotel Shelley is rather neutral. The location is very convenient to the beach and the rest of the south beach area. The lobby is taseful enough and so too are the rooms, but the aforementioned dirty halls and dim lights lend an air of sleeziness to it. We found the linen to be very clean and fresh and the bathroom also clean and nicely remodeled. All electronics worked well except that the room was lit by one bulb. The staff was wonderful and the price was a bargain. (booked through Hotwire) The eclectic , friendly staff, along with the bargain price might be enough to make us return to the Hotel Shelley.
Pros: staff, clean linen, location
Cons: dim, dirty halls, dimly lit room, no elevator
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