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    Mandarin Oriental, Miami

    4.2 (363 reviews)
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    Sheryl S.

    We are locals that spent a weekend staycation here. Location is great next to Brickell and downtown with easy access to Miami Beach. However, the hotel is very old, feels old, and is in need of renovations (which I believe are happening within the next year). We didn't take advantage of the amenities (probably would have if we weren't locals) and spent most of our time at the pool, which at least had a nice view of the bay and downtown skyline. I honestly remember more cons than pros (one elevator was down which caused a long delay; the hostesses at La Mar gave us a brunch menu to look at but didn't tell us that it was actually not available bc they were closing soon - weird but OK). I did like the tea we were offered at check-in and the concierge service through WhatsApp. But nothing standout about our experience.

    Bar area

    I spent two nights here, and while the customer service was decent when requested, there were some areas for improvement. For example, when I asked for a fridge, microwave, and even plates, the staff happily provided them. Most of the employees were in a good mood, though they could have been more proactive in greeting guests and checking if we needed anything. The main reason for the 4 star rating is the bed, it was extremely firm, making it difficult to sleep. I originally planned to stay three nights but ended up leaving early because of this. When I mentioned my concern to front desk at checkout, her only response was to offer a mattress topper, which I wasn't aware was an option. This makes me wonder, if other guests have also complained about the bed's firmness, why isn't this option more widely advertised, maybe as an option more visible. Another issue was housekeeping entering my room twice while I was working, despite having the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. While they were polite, it was unsettling that they could still come in so easily. On the positive side, the location is great--about 25-30 minutes from South Beach with traffic and offering beautiful views all around.

    Lisa M.

    This was my family's first vacation since 2007, and I really couldn't have asked for a better experience. The customer service was spectacular. I really appreciated having multiple points of contacts throughout my entire stay and even before checked in. Everyone did amazingly well to make sure my family and I were comfortable. We had two rooms for 10 days, which gave us ample space where we didn't feel like we were on top of each other. I travel more often than my family, so I really wanted to set the standard for how a vacation should be -- the hotel experience *is* what really makes or breaks a vacation, and all the staff exceled at making my family happy. And when my family is happy, I'm happy. We've created so many new memories, I met so many amazing people. All I can really say is "wow." How about we just shut down all other hotels and keep MO as the only option for everyone?! ;) I'm so glad I chose MO as the hotel for my family to enjoy! Elysia, Ginevra, Liliana, Thomas, Sebastian, Julian, the awesome staff at MO Bar & Lounge, the wonderful housekeeps -- thank you a million times. I can't wait to be back! I wish I could live here!

    Rachelle Rare P.

    I picked this hotel to celebrate my husband's birthday. As his first trip to Miami it did not disappoint. Located on its own triangle shaped island The Mandarin Oriental offers you a relaxed Miami experience. The service was impeccable from the start, every hotel staff we came across was helpful and pleasant. Our ocean view room was spacious and offered a balcony view overlooking the ocean and Brickell. This hotel has a lot of amenities like dry cleaning, a bar and restaurant and spa to enjoy. While lounging by the pool we were met with the best service all day and the strawberry daiquiris were delicious. The pool area is a great place to drink and enjoy the sun. Being that this is located on a mini island you'll see a lot of joggers passing by. We enjoyed the pool and man made beach they offered a short walk away too. The spa was incredible. We booked a couples massage that was amazing. Before being escorted upstairs I took advantage of the spacious bath area. They have these high tech shower with various shower heads that can be controlled by a screen in the wall. The massage itself was very relaxing. It was in a cute room overlooking the pool area. The best part was afterwards when getting ready in the bath area I realized they literally had everything a girl could need, moisturizer, deodorant, hair ties it was such a great surprise! The Bar area gets packed on Friday nights. By the time we got there it was very little seating. We dined at the restaurant downstairs and we're not impressed by the fish choice. The Cosmo's are great though Taking a stroll on the island at night was nice. If you're looking to shop the walk over the bridge to Brickell is very short. It's close to everything if you want to just lounge, shop and relax in Miami for the weekend.

    [Photo: Instagram.com/latinabroad] View from king Bay view room balcony
    Maria L.

    Absolutely outstanding service and experience at the Mandarin Oriental Miami! We had a mini staycation here this past Labor Day. Check-in was prompt and courteous. Although we were advised our room wasn't ready upon checking in, we went to the lobby bar and ordered drinks and a burger. By the time we received the burger, our room was ready. That should have been 20 to 30 minutes tops stops. Sooo nice after a long road trip. Lobby BAR: Excellent cocktails for very reasonable prices. We tried their burger from the bar menu, which was too plain. It really was missing some sort of aioli or cheese. Fries were crunchy and delicious though. My Old Fashioned was strong and proper. My husband really enjoyed his Nasty... something! I forgot! It was a spin on the margarita, but with a hint of jalapenos and nutmeg dust. SUITE: Our bay view king room/suite was impeccable. Gorgeous views from the 12th floor, comfortable bed, spacious, clean, and beautiful bathroom as well. The only downside of the spacious balcony is that it isn't private at all. There's a see-through screen divider between all balconies on the floor. Bummer. Still, we enjoyed watching the skyline and the boats passing by. Beautiful sunset from there too. POOL: Too small for the size of the hotel, in my opinion. It fell crowded during the day. Hard to find a shaded lounger or a lounger at all. We had to move toward the private "beach" area, which you access by exiting the property through a gate by the hot tub, cross a trail part of an adjacent park, and walk into another gated area that is part of the hotel. We absolutely loved that "beach" area though! Too bad there isn't a small plunge pool there as well to spread patrons (and so we can all enjoy a pool time as well). It was full of beautiful palm trees, a great view of the skyline and bay. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the mega yachts passing by while relaxing on a double lounger under the shade of some palm trees. BREAKFAST: Ohhhh, sooo good! We enjoyed it at the outdoor dining area that is part of La Mar restaurant. We chose the $39 buffet, which had excellent dishes such as made-to-order omelets, relat fixings [scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, accoutrement of cheeses and fruits, cereals, etc. ], homemade granola and waffles, and even free-flowing, French press Illy coffee. We got it for free and only had to pay a little over $10 for gratuity after the credit applied thanks to our American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts reservation. DINING: We also enjoyed the La Mar restaurant for dinner, and it was FABULOUS. It only took 20 minutes from sitting to receiving our app *and* main entrees! Outstanding service, excellent portions, and unique Peruvian fusion flavors. Our only complaint is the early 2010's top 40 playlist that completely RUINED the ambience. Terrible. They should have chill lounge music as they at the pool or, even better, play some relaxing Latin tunes. Unfortunately, we did not have time to try out their spa. We did look at their menu and they had so many great treatments! We hope to try it on our next visit. So happy we are Florida natives and this fabulous hotel is only 4 hours away from us. It was truly a treat and will definitely consider it for future staycations. We loved our stay despite the few snags here and there. We are Mandarin Oriental fans now! Such a great first experience.

    Lisa U.

    The hotel is great overall, and this magnificent five-bedroom penthouse encompasses the entire top floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, bringing the essence of five-star luxury to Brickell Key. Featuring a private infinity pool, high-energy bayside restaurant and exotic day spa, the hotel offers a taste of Asian serenity in sun-drenched Miami. Now that I'm here again, I still like it so much. You can see the beautiful river view from the hotel lobby. The hotel rooms all have a small terrace. I went here once in the summer and it was great. I recently got back from Miami and was so busy with work that I forgot to comment until now.

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    Brandy J.

    Best hotel, excellent service and wonderful food and amenities. I've stayed at many hotels in Miami and I have to say this is my favorite.

    Tari O.

    Enjoyed my stay at the Mandarin. The rooms were a nice size with great products and a great view. Like everyone they're challenged with staffing so we had to ask a few times for items but everyone we spoke with was lovely. The spa was great of course and even if you're unable to squeeze in service the amenities(sauna, steam room, cold room etc.) we're accessible. The bar and restaurant were both popular.

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    Grace K.

    I spent a nice staycation weekend here! The entrance to Mandarin Oriental is right before the gate guard into Brickell Key (man-made island). It will be on the right side immediately after the bridge off of Eighth Street. We missed this our first time around. I love the location, as it offers great views everywhere. A lot of people will come into the lobby to take pictures overlooking the Miami bay, especially late afternoon. I highly recommend walking/jogging around Brickell Key. Everyone is pretty active throughout the day, and there are nearby coffee shops and quick-bite restaurants you can walk/jog/bike/etc. Room was good, but we were mostly outdoors. King bed is quite comfortable with plenty of pillows. Plenty of outlets throughout the room with top-shelf amenities. There is a soaking tub with an open view to the room and a stand-up shower in the corner of the restroom. Pool and hot-tub were decent. We were in a corner area, furthest away from the bar. They will come to you when you press the black radar button for food and drinks service. There is a private beach area (need key access) for those staying, right across the pool. There is no swimming in the private area, but it offers views with food and drinks service. Service was great except this one little incident. We went to the front desk to request for quick housekeeping with bedsheets and extra towels while we left for Key Biscayne. We came back several hours later with no service, so we called them to leave the appropriate items we needed in front of our door. I am not sure about the valet pricing, but they were always on time. Would I come back? Yeah. It is also dog-friendly!

    Love the balcony city view
    Viet H.

    This was my first time in Miami with my boyfriend. We wanted to be near the ocean and the city. We actually stayed long enough to book one on the ocean front and this one which had the city views! Parking: The hotel is kind of on its own island. You take a bridge and it takes you right there. So you either have to go with their valet parking which is of course expensive or find a parking garage. Sorry, but god gave me 2 working legs lol so We parked a couple blocks away which cost about $15-20/day. Download the ParkMobile app. It'll save you time and money on finding the closest parking lots. I believe the hotel was charging around $60/day. Room: We booked a Deluxe Veranda King room. I was beyond happy with it. They had chocolates and a personal hand written card on the table, very nice touch. You get a full desk, tv, snack bar and a stocked fridge. No microwave though. Balcony: It has a balcony with 2 long lounge chairs. The view is AMAZING! You get the whole city view and it's so freaking close. I would have liked that the fence they used to divide each balcony to be solid. You can see the other side because the spaces are kinda big in the pattern they picked. Bathroom: The bathroom is every women's dream. Or at least mine! Separate toilet with a closed door for privacy. Full wall mirror, bathtub and enclosed glass shower. I love how everything was placed and designed. Looks elegant and simple. There's also a curtain blind divider between the room and the bathroom. We always kept it open because it's nice to see the city from the bathtub :-) Bed: Clean and comfortable linens and pillows. Nothing to complain about. Pool: They have an infinity edge pool which you can still see the city from. Also a small jacuzzi as well. If you take the stairs down, you'll get to another private beach section by using your card to get in. It's man made but it's still nice that it's at the front edge of the water. It's more for laying out in the cabanas. We enjoyed our stay here. With Covid going on, staying in a hotel like this made us feel like we were in paradise. Thank you!

    Maly L.

    Enter Year of the Dragon ~ What a splendiferous place to reunite with local and out-of-state friends to kick off our food festival birthday aquatic theme celebration weekend here! I've always enjoyed every stunning Mandarin Oriental location I've visited in the past. I would expect nothing less of the Lunar New Year prosperity decor and spectacular Miami Biscayne Bay waterfront night skyline views at Mandarin Oriental Miami. We enjoyed Peruvian dinner at La Mar by Gaston Acurio inside the hotel where my event industry friend has done business at this venue. If only we had more time before our next destination of the evening. I would happily return here for relaxing drinks in the sleek lounge or catch a sunset the next time we are in this Magic City.

    Fernanda S.

    Beautiful ! I never visit mandarin oriental like a guest but I do visit la mar very often so I can describe this place as great! Nice staff, always polite- impeccable . La mar couldn't choose better place to be .

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    Anaa K.

    Definitely not a 5 start hotel. Everything is old and outdated with a weird smell outside by the water. The rooms looked like a best western hotel room. We checked out immediately and asked for a refund. They even admitted they are closing down for a few years to update it. Why charge so much and advertise it as a 5 star hotel when it clearly isn't?! I had booked a spa day before check in and it was definitely not a 5 star spa day experience. I couldn't wait to get out. Very disappointing!

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