Beautiful hotel! We decided to stay at the Setai for our baby moon and had a great experience. We…read morehad a beautiful room, and the pools were very nice and was where we spent most of our time. The check in process was very smooth and the staff were very accommodating. Only complaint would be the construction, it was happening on the side of the building, which was pretty loud by the pool area. The massage was great, it was a bit weird that we had to walk in our robes to the other building and then taken to the massage rooms. However the massage was great, they had complimentary teas and snacks. The check out process went smoothly as well and they were able to hold our luggage for a while we did some shopping due to a delay in our flight.

I have been to the Setai a couple of times. Located on South Beach, they have valet parking. As you…read morewalk in, you have multiple staff members greeting and offering assistance. The lobby has a nice buzz that makes you feel like you are in South Beach. I came this time to visit the restaurant on site- Jaya which has a great brunch. The reason for the 4 stars is I was overcharged for the valet. Park at the lot next door and save your money.

We absolutely LOVED LT STEAK!…read more What an absolute Godsend in Miami! In a row of typical run of the mill generic menus lies LT Steak. Amazing service from host, to server, to manager. Lovely people. Delicious breads, pastries, drinks, sushi, fries, chicken, and of course the star of the show- salad! LT brings packed flavor in every single dish! While we were in Miami we actually compared every restaurant to LT, and missed it. Let that speak for itself Yelpers! Cheers to classy encounters with a touch of elegance in every bite Yelpers! Xx

The Betsy Breakfast for Brunch was amazing! Best Food for Breakfast and a great atmosphere. Eggs…read morewere cooked to order perfectly and the bagel was fresh. Cappuccino fantastic.

My family and I stayed here 3 nights while visiting one of our favorite cities, Miami. The hotel is…read morelocated in a perfect spot for walking to bars and restaurants on Collins Avenue. Really easy beach access and access to the cobblestone walking area at the back of the hotel where you can ride a bike or walk. If you are an early bird, definitely recommend getting up early and utilizing the complimentary bike rentals. I believe you get 2 free hours which is more than enough time for an early morning ride. We rode our bikes to Starbucks, drank our coffee and then rode back. Again, try leaving early because the area gets really busy with walkers, runners, bikers and also people on rollerblades. One other thing to note is that we visited around July 4th. To view the multiple firework shows, grab a chair and walk along the beach. The pool area had great entertainment and games including bean bags and ping pong. The pool itself was not the largest pool but we were able to find a place to lounge each time. The pool was also heated which typically I would say was a plus but in July, it was a bit much at times. Great staff, very friendly and always smiling. Let's talk about the rooms. The rooms were above average in terms of design and cleanliness. The bathroom was an interesting one. Small. Too small. Made it hard to enjoy the shower or find places to put your stuff. The weird thing is that there were two closets. A large one specifically on the opposite wall of the bathroom. Why did they not use that space instead to make the bathroom bigger? No clue. As always be careful if you remove stuff from the fridges since you will get charged on your room bill. I have stayed at hotels such as Loews and Fontainebleau and this one is definitely a step below those hotels. Would I stay there again? Absolutely.

Let me start by saying we had a blast here! We've been here in the past, but this time we had an…read moreopportunity to have a balcony, ocean view pool suite, and I jumped on the opportunity. From the moment we arrived with check-in, getting our bags to our room, we were treated like true VIPs. Once we got to the room, we had time to change and head to the pool. The evenings were great as we were able to sit out on the balcony and relax, while at the same time being in the lobby or hitting the restaurant was always great. We took advantage of the on-site yoga classes and the beach every day while we were there. The beach area was nice, in the servers supporting the beach I felt did their best to accommodate all of the guests outside. If you're a frequent AMEX user, I would definitely recommend going through your AMEX as it really did just make a difference. The grounds were well kept the pool was clean. The staff was friendly and most importantly, we had an overall great experience. I would definitely recommend it for anybody coming to South Beach to come here, as it's centrally located and it's easily accessible to lots of other activities you may want to consider.

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.

Came to The Local House for brunch recently and really enjoyed my time…read more The restaurant is very cute and nicely decorated. Seating inside and out. Great service with very friendly servers. I started with a cappuccino, which was nicely balanced and great foam. Then I ordered the Local Breakfast. It came with two scrambled eggs, multigrain toast, home fries, and I swapped the meat for avocado. The eggs were nicely cooked, potatoes had great flavor but were a bit cold and very fresh but I imagine freshly made are very solid. The toast was not bad. Avocado was fresh. Good portion and good prices. My friend and I shared a pancake that was pretty good but lacked a bit of flavor but was still enjoyable. I would definitely come back and try other items as they have an all day menu!

I have always enjoyed staying at the Dream South Beach and this was probably my 20th stay here in…read morethe past 15 years. I was in Miami for a day and half and wanted to soak up some sun and enjoy myself being close to restaurants and the beach . I love this boutique styled hotel and the beautiful rooms that are so beautiful with the turquoise lighting ( my favorite color). I feel safe traveling solo here and never have had any issues. I love the pool and bar area and the decor of this hotel. They offer valet parking which I didn't need as I used car service from the brightline but have always trusted my trucks with their valet attendants. I've already booked another stay for September !

First time being at this hotel. The employees are super nice and helpful. You check in and then you…read morego to another building which they have a restaurant. Which looked nice. The elevators are a bit slow, the hotel was built in 1920. Its a big elevator. The bedroom is super nice. My partner is a globalist so we got a really nice room. I wish they had a little more amenities in the bathroom like make up remover, cotton and shower cap. If they did have it, I didn't see it. I do have to say, its loud at night. I couldn't really sleep. People were still out partying at 4am. If you don't mind loud then this place is good. The view of the main road was nice, I got to people watch. They also have beach service where they bring out the chairs and have service. We didn't have time since we had to board the Royal Caribbean ship. Check out was super easy. I would recommend this place.

Stayed during busy fashion weeks. Hotel was very busy and…read morepacked with people. Services were good and hotel offers lots of free events and stuffs to do everyday. Also we were lucky to view sports illustrated fashion show from a hotel room. Most of things are all close distance and beach is walking distance. We had a good experience overall.

Booked via Amex travel and a part of Marriott Bonvoy Gold, got a lot of perks. Will explain below…read more Located in south Miami, literally by the beach front. Have adult pool and regular pool. Very windy here, so it is still cold even though we are in 73 degree weather. Valet only Spacious lobby and seating area. When we checked in, we were greeted with a very warm sweet gal. Thanked us for being a Marriott Bonvoy gold members. Since we book via Amex travel hotel collection, our room automatically upgraded, daily breakfast for 2 $40 per person, $100 credit to use for anything in the property, early check in, guarantee 4pm check out and complimentary wi-fu. And we got complimentary cocktails. On top of that, we got complimentary sparking water and 2 jars of snacks for being Marriott Bonvoy gold member. Awesome. Note: your room has complimentary bottle waters everyday, if you need more, ask concierge downstairs or your room service. Room: Very specious bedroom and bathroom. Has nespresso coffee machine, tea. Fridge and other stuff. Very odd closets in the corner, basically you need to close one closet in order to open the other one. Has iron, iron board. Has balcony with view. The w beach bag for purchase only. Hotel: 2 restaurants: the chow, Chinese restaurant, and the grove for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Theres spa, gym, courts Scan and download their w south beach app available at the concierge as you check in to see their daily activities. There's bicycles for hotel guests to use. You can ride or walk along every where via path way . The hotel is looks nice but some doors, locks and some fixtures are damaged and broken, it looks run down. Valet parking is an independent company, so you pay them separately from Hotel, its about $65/night

Everything about this stay was amazing -- the cleanliness, upscale atmosphere, exceptional customer…read moreservice, and unbeatable location. If you're considering booking Loews Miami Beach Hotel, do it. I was torn between this hotel and 1 Hotel South Beach, but ultimately Loews was the more cost-effective choice, and I'm so glad I chose it. Are there more families with children here? Yes. But honestly, the location, beautiful pool, and being just steps from the beach made this stay 100% worth it. The convenience and overall experience were unbeatable. A special shout-out to Caitlyn, who checked us in and went above and beyond. She was truly an A-star front desk agent -- warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. She was the cherry on top of an already incredible stay. She even went out of her way to leave us a little dessert to celebrate one of our birthdays. That level of thoughtfulness and hospitality is what makes a stay memorable. Our servers and bartenders were also polite, professional, and engaging throughout our visit. Whoever is responsible for hiring and training this team deserves recognition -- the hotel staff truly elevated the entire experience.

Loew Hotel, with its enchanting ambiance, was a favorite among my eldest cousin, who used to own a…read moreChicago art gallery. She would spend a week here during the Basel art fair. The hotel's interior was truly beautiful, featuring a grand fountain that used to be a centerpiece. However, the Thai hotel next door left no water for the fountain, giving it a rather dormat-like appearance. We would often venture outside to admire the hotel's beautiful garden, which was lit up with candles and had a stunning swimming pool outside the lounge bar. Unfortunately, the bar itself was too dark, leaving everything in shadow. Despite this, the rooftop restaurant served delicious Brazilian cuisine and had friendly customer service! We were glad we never stayed at the hotel only to visit when we could while we lived in Miami before we moved out of the country for great decades!

Wonderful amenities. Comfortable rooms, conveniently located. This historic gem was everything I…read moreneeded it to be. I will be back.

I stayed at this Marriott and generally had a good experience, but not quite a four-star one…read more The location is excellent, and the price was reasonable by luxury beachfront South of Fifth standards. The staff were generally friendly, and a few were especially helpful. They handled three packages I had shipped to the hotel efficiently, though there was a sizable per-package fee. Small touches like afternoon boozy gelato samples and a lobby change machine for breaking $20s into $5s were appreciated. Breakfast at Lolo's was decent. My Marriott status included breakfast for two, though the included menu was much shorter than the regular one and the portions were modest. Still, the food was cooked to order, tasted good, and the servers kindly let me order both breakfasts since I was traveling alone. I didn't try the Japanese restaurant on site, but I heard good things and enjoyed the neighborhood restaurants instead, especially La Grande Boucherie. I paid a substantial premium for an oceanfront double room, but I'm not sure I would do that again. The balcony and glass door were fairly small, and the balcony felt boxed in for privacy. Next time I might prefer a cheaper park-side room on a higher floor, which could still offer a nice park and ocean view. The biggest disappointment was the late checkout. My Marriott Platinum Elite status is supposed to include guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, but the hotel would not honor it. Each day I was told to check again later, and in the end they could only offer 1 p.m. That created real scheduling problems, since I had planned around the advertised benefit. With no good place in the hotel to work or take calls after checkout, I ended up going to the airport hours early. The status is supposed to provide a room upgrade, but that wasn't available either. A couple of other issues matched complaints I had seen in recent reviews. One elevator stopped for several minutes with a group of us inside and did not respond to the buttons, which was uncomfortable even though the door eventually opened. I also received a call inviting me downstairs for a "welcome gift," which turned out to be a Marriott Vacation Club sales pitch. That should be presented more honestly. Overall, this was a decent stay and I might return. But given the failure to honor the guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, I would compare other options carefully before booking again.

This place is gorgeous! The views are spectacular, the vibe is so relaxing and something about the…read moresea breeze makes the whole place feel like a dream. Was there for an event and servers walked around topping off your drink. The cocktail bites and cold stations were impressive. The reason for the one star deduction is due to lack of parking, hence the overpriced valet service at just $50 for up to 5 hours plus tip of course. Next time I'll uber myself there. The more you know.

We stayed at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach for three nights. I had been looking forward to the…read moreincluded spa experience, and while I really enjoyed the facilities and waterfront setting, our room was a letdown. We stayed in Room 6, which had a private outdoor courtyard with a bathtub. The room was described in terms of minimalist design and Scandinavian style, but to me it felt more like an industrial Scandinavian dormitory-motel room than a spa hotel room. The beige speckled linoleum flooring reminded me of grade school, and the toilet had a foot-operated flush lever like those in public restrooms. There was a small marble sink on a wooden stand, a wooden futon with a red-and-white striped cover, and three windows with wooden blinds. Tiny tables extended off the bed, just large enough for a Kindle, phone, and glass of water. I fell asleep listening to the blowing noise from the air conditioning, followed by about 15 minutes of a popcorn popping sound. On the positive, the room was kept at a comfortable temperature and two pairs of ear plugs were provided. Our room, booked through the American Express Hotel Collection, included a $30-per-person breakfast credit that could be used for a room service breakfast or at Lido Bayside Grill. With only a small metal-and-plastic folding table for dining in our room, I chose the beautiful bayfront view at Lido instead! The private courtyard was attractive, with white pebbles and a flowering tree. Fabric panels and a hanging curtain served as the walls and door separating our courtyard from the neighbors and the walkway. The door curtain fluttered open in the breeze, so it didn't feel especially private with people walking by. We could hear our neighbors talking next door, which made it rather awkward to sit naked in the tub at night, knowing that when we stood up, our silhouettes could be visible through the fabric panels. The tub was just large enough for the two of us to sit facing each other. The spa and pool facilities and bayfront location really made this hotel. We loved the large waterfront pool, comfortable padded loungers, and gradual sloping entry into the water. The adults-only atmosphere was relaxing, and the views across Biscayne Bay toward the Miami skyline were beautiful. The poolside service was great, and everyone was so nice. The spa offered an impressive variety of experiences, including a hammam with heated stone platforms and soaking tubs, a eucalyptus steam room, sauna with a view of the bay, rainfall shower, Ice Room (actually a room with chilled air rather than ice), and relaxation area. I particularly enjoyed moving between the warm and cool spaces. We also appreciated the complimentary wellness classes. My husband and I attended Tai Chi with Jackie, who guided us through gentle movements while we enjoyed the views of the water, palm trees, and sky. It was a wonderful way to begin the morning. She did a great job explaining the movements. The poolside and Lido staff were helpful, including Richard, Sophia, Jabar, and Eric, who assisted us during our stay. Megan was especially sweet, offering restaurant suggestions and explaining the complimentary water bicycle and kayak rentals. We enjoyed relaxing at Lido Bayside Grill, particularly the waterfront views and Mon - Thurs Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with $12 cocktails. It was a lovely place to sit by the water and watch the changing light over the bay. Overall, I would happily return for the spa, pool, wellness classes, and relaxing waterfront atmosphere. For a hotel at this price level, I expected a more comfortable and attractive room. I think the room could have a more inviting atmosphere with wood-look flooring, wooden tables in the bathroom and bedroom, and some artwork. A way to secure the bottom of the courtyard door curtain to prevent it from fluttering open would also be helpful. The Standard Spa offers a unique experience with its lush gardens, inviting sitting areas, wonderful spa and pool facilities, and bayfront dining. Despite my disappointment with the room, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of our stay. Thank you to the wonderful staff at The Standard!

Fontainebleau Miami Beach -- Old Hollywood Glamour Meets Modern Miami!…read more I spent several wonderful days at Fontainebleau Miami Beach during a May vacation, and it was one of the most memorable resort experiences I've had! Fontainebleau is much more than a luxury hotel. It's an experience. From the moment you enter the spectacular lobby, you feel the glamour, sophistication, and excitement that have made this property legendary. There's something special about enjoying a cocktail in a hotel that evokes the golden age of Miami Beach while offering all the energy of a modern luxury resort. The pool area was one of my favorite features. I loved relaxing in the sunshine, enjoying the lively atmosphere, and watching the fascinating mix of people enjoying their vacations. The entire setting has a wonderful sense of energy and excitement. I also enjoyed the spa experience, which provided a welcome opportunity for relaxation and pampering. It's a delightful contrast to the lively social atmosphere elsewhere in the resort. The lobby bar was another highlight. I enjoyed espresso martinis, cocktails, dining, and people-watching in a setting that manages to feel both sophisticated and exciting. It's the kind of place where simply sitting with a drink and enjoying the atmosphere becomes an experience in itself. What I particularly loved about Fontainebleau was the feeling it gave me. Some vacations are about peace and quiet. This one was about glamour, confidence, vitality, and enjoying life. Fontainebleau captures that spirit beautifully. If you're looking for a quiet, secluded retreat, this may not be your ideal destination. But if you enjoy beautiful surroundings, lively pools, sophisticated cocktails, a luxurious spa, and the excitement of Miami Beach, Fontainebleau is an extraordinary place. Five stars! A glamorous, vibrant, unforgettable resort experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would love to return!

Not a 5 Star Vibe…read more... The Fontainebleau is a massive hotel in a convenient Miami Beach location, and our room was nicely decorated. Unfortunately, those were the highlights of our stay. This is very much a party hotel. If you're in your 20s looking for a high-energy atmosphere, it may be perfect. If you're arriving after a long flight hoping for a drink, light bite, and a relaxing evening, this is not that hotel. Our stay included a $100 "resort credit," which we discovered--after charging nearly $100 to our room--was only valid at one restaurant, Vida. Calling that a resort credit is misleading and should be communicated much more clearly. We also requested and received a noon checkout instead of 11:00 a.m. Despite having the DND sign out, housekeeping knocked before 10:00 a.m. We had also gone to the front desk to get a new key specifically for the late checkout. After breakfast, we walked the considerable distance back to our room and the key didn't work. We returned to the front desk, got another key, walked all the way back--and that key didn't work either. We then waited for security who also tried our key and confirmed it didn't work, and said this is very common with the front desk staff they employ at this hotel. Very frustrating for something that should have been simple. Miami Beach has far too many excellent hotels for me to choose Fontainebleau again.