Hotel Review: Congress Hotel in Miami, FL

Place: Congress Hotel

Type of Place: Hotel

When visited: April 20 - 23, 2012

Location: 1052 Ocean Blvd, Miami  Beach, FL

Business Hours: 24/7

Admission/Cost: Average nightly rate $177 for Ocean view suite + $25 per person/day (Resort Fee)

Description: Treat yourself to every imaginable luxury when you book a Suite at the Congress Hotel South Beach,  located in the historic Art Deco district of Miami Beach, Florida. Our beachfront hotel offers a stylish retreat from the crowds of South Beach that allows you to enjoy the glamorous Miami lifestyle while avoiding long lines and overpriced drinks. Congress Hotel South Beach is the place to stay during your trip to Miami Beach, Florida.

Critique: I booked this hotel through BookIt.com.  The deal was great and my suite was breathtaking. The view of the ocean was perfect at all times of the day & night.  The suite came stocked with sodas, water, alcoholic beverages including wine and liquor.   We had separate bedroom/living space with full kitchen including full refrigerator, range and dishwasher. Even our bathroom was stylish with the isolated oval tub with overhead shower head!  It was amazing.  Not to mention the dual balcony access from the living room and the bedroom!!  Yes, we had 2 balconies.  I loved it.  The down side was the little-ass (LOL) TV’s they put on the wall.  They were like 15’ inch....LOL..Who does that!?!?!?.  Then there was the FREE Breakfast, that's included in the $25 resort fee....LOL.  I had continental breakfast at the holiday inn that was more elaborate than this.  They didn’t even have a waffle machine :-(  The roof top pool/bar is rather small. I feel that the rooms are designed beautifully, but everything else is short changed.  They really could step that breakfast game up!  I have to say that next time, I’ll venture to find another space. But that oceanview is PRICELESS :-)

Rating: 3 W.O.W’s

For more info on Congress Hotel please visit: http://www.congresshotelsouthbeach.com/

~  Kris, W.O.W Radio Operations Manager - Silver Spring, MD

The shower

 

The view from the room!

Avengers

Type of Media: Movie

Movie Title: The Avengers

Category: Action Film

Director: Joss Whedon

Cast:
Robert Downey, Jr. - Iron Man
Chris Evans - Captain America
Mark Ruffalo - Hulk
Chris Hemsworth - Thor
Scarlett Johansson - Black Widow
Tom Hiddleston - Loki

Samuel L. Jackson - Nick Fury

Premiere date: May 4, 2012

Where viewed: Regal Majestic Cinema (Silver Spring)

Date watched: Sunday May 6, 2012 @ 3PM

Description: After descending from space, Loki, Thor’s step-brother, wages war on Earth.  Nick Fury scrambles to re-assemble the Mega Superhero Team that have some trouble working together.

Critique: First, I must say that I’m not your typical Marvel Comics fan. Actually I don’t consider myself a comics fan at all, but thanks to movie-loving husband-to-be-in-the-future (....LOL) I have seen all the Marvel Comic movies, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor.  So when the preview for The Avengers came, it was a given that we would be seeing it.  I was not disappointed at all.  Even if you have not seen the other movies, they do a good job giving background on all the characters.  The one downfall in my opinion is how long it takes to get the to the action! LOL. The action was great. My favorite characters were Iron Man and the Hulk. They provided the comic relief in the movie and both actors did a wonderful job staying true to their original character.  Of course this my opinion. I definitely would recommend this movie, especially for you Marvel Comic fans out there!

Rating:  I give this movie 4 W.O.W’s

 

~ Kris, W.O.W Radio Operations Director - Silver Spring

Timbuktu Steak and Seafood Restaurant

Venue: Timbuktu Steak and Seafood Restaurant

Type of Venue: Restaurant and Lounge

Location: 1726 Dorsey Road Hanover, Maryland 21076

Business Hours:

RESTAURANT HOURS:
11AM TO 10:30PM

CARRY-OUT HOURS:
11:00AM to 10:30PM
7 days a week

BAR HOURS:
SUN TO THURS 11AM TO 11PM
FRI AND SAT 11AM TO 1AM

Admission/Cost: no cost for admission, only pay for food.

Description: Very quaint and spacious place. Also big in size. The food is definitely on the pricey side but has a great taste!

Critique: I loved it and would go back again!

Rating:   i give this place a 4!

For more info on Timbuktu Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge, please visit: http://www.timbukturestaurant.com/

~ Persia Red, W.O.W Radio Reporter