Sunday night and you find yourself in Miami. Here is your plan…read more Put on your sexiest Cub Argentinean outfit and head to the sultriest lounge on the East Coast. This room is full of cougar print, velvet, feather, and deep, deep colours. It screams of the days when you walked into a room and expected to see Elvis or Dean Martin there, much like Delilah feels in Vegas and Carbone does in Miami. If you're lucky, Liset Alea will be singing on stage with her band, and you'll be in for a treat. Sit down and order the dumplings filled with sauerkraut and mushroom, much like Babcia's filling. Have the mini sliders and a cheese plate. Grab a Negroni, then switch to a white wine after that. Find a dance partner, sing along, and wait for the DJ to finish off the perfect Sunday night. Enjoy.

The most gorgeous hotel ever. Faena is a bold, fabulous, and luxurious…read more This place is a work of art. From their colorful lobby, all the extravagant restaurants and bars they have, this is probably one of Miami's most prestigious spaces and definitely a spot to see and been seen at. I love their bold colors and the artistry behind it all. Truly a one of a kind experience all over.

I stayed at The Palms for one night, and the hotel itself was beautiful, although the city-view…read moreroom I had felt very small. The service at the pool was excellent, and the staff was very friendly. I ordered the lobster salad sandwich with fries, and it was really good and fresh. The pool area was nice, although most of the available chairs were toward the back of the pool in the white sand area. Valet parking was $50 for the night, which is typical for Miami Beach, and my car was delivered quickly as soon as I requested it. Overall, it was a nice stay with great service, but the room felt a little tight.

Beautiful boutique hotel right in the beach. The service was top notch the moment we got out of the…read moreUber someone was right there to take our bags, guided us throughout the hotel and even brought our bags to our room. The room was nice and clean, everytime you stepped out of the room it smelled like a spa. The grounds themselves were well kept and it felt like a beautiful forest. The beach set up was nice as well, this is definitely a hotel I'll come back to.

It's been quite awhile since I've stayed here and overall, the experience was still a positive one…read more Service from the staff is always amendable, the pools are gorgeous and access to the beach is so convenient. After staying at the Loews, it was also nice to experience the adults only vibe by the pool which was relaxing and peaceful. What I don't think I realized is how old the rooms feel. They are clean and cozy, but it definitely feels "historic." Since there was a rare cold front that moved in while I was staying at the hotel, it was the first time I would have ever even tested to see if the room had heat. With evening temps in the low 50s and drafty older rooms, I was freezing to the point where I couldn't fall asleep. I had the heat set for hours without noticing any changes in room temperature, so I had assumed it was just broken but when I called the front desk they informed me that the rooms don't have heating. The good news is that they did their best to remedy that by sending up a few warm blankets to throw on top of my bed which really helped. Overall, I still find this hotel charming but just be mindful it's a bit dated. However, if you plan on spending most of your time outside of your room and enjoying the amenities I think you'll really enjoy your experience.

My favorite place to staycation in miami! I love getting a day pass and spending the day by the…read morebeach and then getting to relax by the pool!! The service is amazing and everyone is so nice and attentive. We ordered the national burger, caesar salad, and guac and chips and everything was delicious! All their drinks are amazing and I highly recommend the mojito pitcher with Pa'lante rum! (Or any Pa'lante drinks!) my favorite drink of the day was probably the mango daiquiri

The food was amazing! I ordered the avocado toast with gluten free bread and devoured every morsel…read more My daughter ordered the smash burger and she ate almost all of it but it was HUGE. We ordered two mocktails-her drink, the Heat Wave, was delicious! My drink, Tropic like it's hot, was also just as refreshing. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Service was impeccable.

This is a review of the restaurant. This was a very good place. We stayed at hotel which had some…read morepros and cones, this had all pros. Made a reservation. Seated promptly. Had some amazing cocktails. We got two brunch options. Both extremely good, fresh and well presented. The service is awesome. Overall this was one of our better meals in Miami Beach.

This is for their indulgent brunch, but I'd be willing to bet a stay here is probably just as…read moreexceptional. My gf and I stopped through here on our way out before boarding our flights later in the afternoon. If you're toting your luggage and not a hotel guest, you will have to find another hotel to store your luggage while enjoying this most decadent brunch experience. Luckily we arrived early enough to our reservations to sort that out. Reservations are a must if you don't want to wait. The restaurant is gorgeous with various spaces designed differently but keeps to the exotic Asian theme. Dining in the atrium near the water feature in the middle with stage for the musicians is where we had our experience. Olga was our server. She brought us our special beverages not available at the bar: Bloody Mary's and endless bubbly in our glasses The offerings here are more than I can name, but there is something to satisfy every craving. The favorite for me is the caviar bar. It comes with all the proper fixings on a blini with Crème fraîche. Do you need a vodka shot to go with? Yes, that's also available also at the caviar station. Fresh raw oysters, clams or shrimp cocktail is available in abundance with everything else here. The ceviche was great. I passed on all the various noodles but had to have some lamb curry and basmati rice- delicious! I had some Peking Duck and leg of lamb at the meat station. The filet mignon and lamb chops was ordered and brought to the table. The leg of lamb and filet were slightly dry but still good. The lamb chops with chimichurri sauce was amazing- nuances of vibrant flavors. Assorted fresh fruits were a colorful collection of enticements. I saw some papaya and enjoyed its fresh, sweet juiciness. I am not a dessert person but had to try the key like pie. Then of course, the matcha dessert is a sitting temptation next to the pie. So, my dessert spoils were more than intended. What the hell right? Lol That was the sweet ending to my Setai brunch. There was so much more such as bread, fried stuff, eggs, bagel station, toast etc. One can only eat so much. I stuck to enjoying my favorites. The experience is pricey but so worth it. It is truly the best brunch experience I've ever had. - better than Vegas and a cruise ship!! I always have to experience a Setai brunch whenever in Miami!

I love this hotel, the pool, the beach, the restaurants and the valmont spa. We had a great time…read more Please note that the spa reception is on the first floor across from the hotel check-in. You must walk through the lobby and across the outside area. The sauna and the one person steam shower is located here. You Check-in then you get changed into the robe and walk across the lobby check-in area to the elevators. You are walking through the area with all the guests and their luggage in your super large robe that doesn't close very well. I did not enjoy this. Some disappointing things which was not their fault is the parking garage construction noise even on Sundays. The noise took away from my spa experience. They did nothing for the noise control. Also, the SPA requests you must arrive 30 minutes before your treatment time. I got my parking validated BUT we stayed for brunch who also validated our parking but we went over the 4 hours so we got no discount for parking and we were charged the full $35 fee plus tip for the valet. The valet staff was quite nasty telling me we were there too long for the discount BUT each one of those alone qualified for a discounted valet. You can not do both in the 4 hour window.

Another star in the IHG constellation of hotels…read more I learned a lot from the friendly staff - stuff I should have learned from reading the website: rental bikes on site, a free hotel shuttle to drive you around (if available), two beach seats included in your stay price (though you'll upgrade for the tent and/or umbrellas once you get there), etc... The valet parking has a feature that makes the high cost super worthwhile: they have a little entryway off of Alton Road so you don't have to double park or back up traffic. What a God send! Pool on the roof? Check. Bar on the roof? Check. Typical clean rooms? Yep. Avoid the pricy honor bar, as there are loads of bodegas and a Publix grocery store just around the corner. Hell, there's a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe's a quick jaunt away on foot, too. We will be back two more times in the next two months. Has this become our base of operations on Miami Beach? I guess so. I'm a sucker for the art deco South Beach scene, but the pricing and convenience make this place so worthwhile. So why not five stars? Well, five star hotels are a league of their own. But for us mere mortals, this Kimpton rocks. One weird note: the faucet in the bathroom has hot on the right side of the single control mechanism. Exactly opposite of the rest of the American hotel world. Oh, and there is a see-through but opaque panel in the shower that allows you to see blurry outlines of shower-takers while in the room itself. Is this normal? I have only seen this "feature" in Detroit and here. Bonkers. Good on-site restaurant. Tasty breakfasts. No in-room coffee makers, but there are free coffees in the lobby in the morning.

Just wow! Amazing experience! Daniella at the front desk was just perfect. So was Steven! They made…read moresure we were very well taken care of! Pool is super cute with attentive staff! The bed though, the bed, super comfortable, honestly I could live in the bed! Perfect location , would 100% recommend

Decided to have a staycation with some girlfriends for a long weekend! This boutique hotel is the…read moreabsolute cutest. The inside is beautiful, from entrance to end. The room was spacious and very Spaniard like. The only down side was our bathroom, it was okay not modern - just a regular tub. Other than that it was a pleasant stay. Right across the street from the beach. Also there's no direct parking with the hotel, so you need to park in a metered parking lot. Only downside is having to constantly add time to your parking.. We also ate at the hotel the brunch was actually delicious! Overall for what we went for was perfect!

Booked over Labor Day weekend and was shocked that rates were so low considering this is literally…read moreright across from the beach and it's big brother fancy property, the Faena Hotel. It's a historical building and the decor is cute and well thought out. Rooms are clean and spacious, they follow the theme so don't expect modern and bright. Nothing fancy but there were also no high expectations. Bed is on the harder side and noise can be an issue but luckily for us, the area was rather calm labor day weekend and we had zero issues with noise. I was concerned when I heard engines revved at some point later in the night but it quickly dissipated and there were no additional disturbances. Parking is across the street in a public lot with metered parking. It's free from like 3 AM to 9 AM or something like that so you'll have to be mindful of your meter or your parking ticket is like $38. You can also valet at the Faena if you prefer but i assume you'd have to lug your luggage over. Overall it's a great option to stay if you want a good location, no frills, simple and an affordable price.

We spent a last minute quick weekend in Miami and truly loved the Ritz Carlton South Beach. The…read morespa is always my favorite place but the beach access and onsite restaurants are also wonderful. Definitely looking forward to another weekend away this summer !

Typical of this area full of tourist traps this Ritz is nothing like the Carlton that once was a…read morehigh end resort. Simply because you use real materials like marble for the finishing doesnt attain a high level standard of service and excellence. The room interiors are dated and a bit run down. Stuff like shower has molds and rust spots on the caulking and the shower head has mildew spots. The pluses are the swimming pool area is well kept and service is decent. Staff is also friendly although a bit less classy as what you expect of a 5 star hotel. If you want an acceptable choice to stay in this part of town the hotel is fine but by no mean is this a destination hotel with fine amentities.