Very nice hotel and friendly service. Loved the veggie omlettes made to order. You can order if…read moreyou get the buffett. Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable.

I stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables for 2 nights before our cruise and then 1…read morenight after our cruise. Our flight landed at 11pm so we didn't get to the hotel until about 12am. I had alerted them in the Marriott app prior and they were very accommodating about it. Night staff that checked us in were very nice and friendly. The room was clean, if a bit small. I did not think it was odd that they only had double beds if you wanted two beds. We made due. The bathroom is very big and I appreciated the walk in shower. I despise tubs. Beds were comfortable, if again, a little small. When we checked back in for our last night, it was about 11am and our room was not ready yet. No problem, they took our bags and it was ready at around 2pm. We did have breakfast the next morning and it was pretty basic, hotel breakfast with a few hot items and a fruit bar. All in all, very little / no complaints here!

We had a wonderful stay at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables! The level of service and cleanliness was…read moretruly unmatched, and the entire staff made our stay incredibly pleasant. One experience especially stood out: I wanted their delicious bread pudding to take with me, but the restaurant that serves it wasn't scheduled to open for another seven hours. Without hesitation, the staff went out of their way to accommodate my request and made it happen. That kind of exceptional service and genuine hospitality is what sets a hotel apart. Beautiful property, immaculate accommodations, outstanding service, and a staff willing to go above and beyond. Definitely a five-star experience, and I look forward to staying here again! The service was everything

We Stayed here two night Precruise with our kids and grandkids…read more My daughter upgraded us with her status so we ended up with a gorgeous balcony room- floor to ceiling windows and we were able to watch a fireworks show the first night. The status match actually got us free breakfast, thank goodness, As it was $37 pp plus tip for breakfast. I will say, though, it was an excellent breakfast spread. And the first morning included Huevo rancheros with Cotija cheese, the usual scrambled eggs, and a variety of breakfast meats and potatoes, as well as as they have an omelette station and a lot of variety of fruits, deli meats, pastries, oatmeal, and toppings. There really is quite a big selection here. Service was excellent as well. We had a king room with a balcony with the most amazing view of downtown- the bathroom had a huge marble, shower and philosophy, products for shampoo, lotion, etc. There is also a nice bar on the first floor that has food and drink and a decent wine selection as well as sports playing on the TV so we were able to catch a couple of NCAA women's champ games We did spend an afternoon at the pool, it is a decent size with a good number of loungers. There is a counter you can go to to order drinks and food, but it was odd. There was only one person working at this counter so when they disappeared to go pick up food, a lot of people were waiting. This is an interesting set up for such a nice hotel. I will say you are in a very walkable area with tons of restaurants and shops in the vicinity so take your time to familiarize yourself. We went to Motek tonight for some wonderful Israeli food and it was fantastic. If you want, cheap eats, there is a Pollo tropical around the corner. It was very late when we arrived and we just wanted some grilled chicken and this hit the spot for about 13 bucks. Well, it's not the most convenient area to the cruise port, it is very nice here and much quieter than the Biscayne Bay area, so definitely an up level if you like Staff have been very friendly and accommodating as well

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Because of my high participation to numerous Yelp events, I have utilized hotel services a bit more this year than any other year before. I will be honest and use Choice Hotels first because they are cheaper, but every now and then, I want a bit more pampering pertaining to my mini-vacation stay. For my participation in a Yelp Elite event at the newly-opened Grand Public, I decided to stay at this highly-rated Hampton Inn by Hilton Coconut Grove Coral Gables in Miami (which I will shorthand simply to Hampton). There are certain things about this hotel that was "different" for me, but overall, it was a worthwhile stay, a fantastic time out if I may say so myself. For starters and despite having an address, this Hampton is located within the shopping and lively district of Coconut Grove. That means modern-day shopping and deep dives into history are not that far. Check-in was easy-peasy, as the Hilton brand of hotels makes it quite easy with the app. However, the parking situation may be confusing as there is both a top area and covered garage underneath. After a certain time, you will need a card to enter parking along with a parking pass. Expect to be towned if you don't have one. The lobby looks exactly like any other Hampton with the cleanliness and modern decor. Given the "cheapness" of this Hilton (as the price for one night was less than $100), the patronship was a bit more crude, so the staff had to be a bit more rough, something I admire especially amongst the rudeness of Miami. My room was beautiful as you'd expect for a Hilton. Beautiful and comfortable bed, all the amenities you need including coffee, and of course the A/C as Florida is a sauna sitting in a heated jacuzzi. And of course, let's not forget breakfast. This one was quite good and filling, a good way to start the day for an adventure in Miami. Ultimately, I will give this Hampton four-out-of-five stars for its review. The pictures I provide will be provided with minute details I chose not to include in this review for the sake of the review's size. Because I need to return here for geocaches, we will see if this hotel get's its fifth star for consistency if they happen to deliver the same amazing service and experience as this visit.

We choose Hampton for it's friendly staff, clean rooms and basic amenities. The Coconut Grove…read morelocation had all this. Plus close to a nice mellow restuarant/bar Berries In The Grove just around the corner. They arranged shuttle to the port which was a big help. Comfortable, like your favorite shirt.

What a beautiful property in a beautiful neighborhood! We have stayed in our fair share of so…read morecalled "4-star" hotels and Loew'e Coral Gables is clearly a premium luxury hotel. The property is clean and well-maintained, the staff are courteous and friendly. Everything about the experience was top notch. The rooms are nice and spacious, which we appreciated since we had a baby with us. The hotel was able to provide a crib which was an Uppababy Remi travel crib. They also provided a toiletries kit for babies. The room came with a very small mini fridge as well. The only thing of note was that we were unable to change the thermostat and it was set to 72 F. We ordered room service and the food was excellent. The fish was cooked just right, not too firm. The pizza was honestly better than some pizza places I've had. Wings were crispy and a decent size. We also had some pastries from the coffee shop in the lobby and they were all delicious as well. Not too sweet, buttery and flakey. We also visited the pool during our stay. The pool water was very warm, but that's to be expected in the Miami heat. The ambience was relaxing and the pool side servers provided excellent service. Overall, Loew's Coral Gables provides remarkable service and high quality amenities, would highly recommend staying here, especially if you are traveling as a family.

Stayed here for the Fourth of July and had an amazing stay…read more We paid a premium, with it being a holiday weekend, but it was worth it. The entire staff was so nice. Everyone greeted you every time you walked in. From check in to the bar to the valet staff everyone was great. The room was great. Spacious, comfy bed, ac worked great. Large bathroom. The water pressure on the shower wasn't the best, but not the worst. The pool area was so chill, early in the morning. It was like I had the pool to myself before 11am. The water was warmed I believe. So nice to just lounge or chill in the water. Location is excellent. A bunch of great restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance or a quick uber ride away. Will probably stay here next time I'm in town to visit family. Valet parking available. I think it's $40 per night. They have a resort fee but you also get a credit for food, uber and other perks to offset the cost. It's a bit annoying they have to charge this extra fee, but nice they offer some additional value for this charge. They did send a charge after my stay, and when I called they said it was for the mini bar. I didn't get anything from the mini bar. They quickly refunded me, but it's good to keep an eye on your CC after your stay for any random charges.

Will preface my review by saying this is our bookclub's favorite place to meet! They offer happy…read morehour every day and have great cocktails and bites! The staff here recognizes us and although sometimes we come when they are very busy, they still give us the best service. The drinks are consistently good and food comes quick! I really enjoy the vibes at The Commodore. I feel like I'm in someone fancy living room with the fireplace, couches and decor. It's the perfect place to grab a drink and chat!

I went with a group of friends for happy hour and i really liked the space. It was spacious and…read morecomfy and fit all 8 of us. The servers were also very kind and attentive. The happy menu hour is great. $8 food and cocktails. I got the wings which were delicious. They were a bit spicy and came with a ranch sauce. I also got the sliders which was small like 2-3 bites. I would definitely like to come back again.

If you like history and architecture, you will enjoy your stay at The Biltmore Hotel. It was built…read morein 1926 and located in the heart of Coral Gables upscale neighborhood. Impossible to miss. This is the type of place where time slows down really calm and elegant. Loved the Mediterranean arquitecture with Italian influence. Voulted ceilings, dark wood and warm lighting. It has many ballrooms for events. I was there for a babyshower at the Danielsen Gallery perfect for smaller gatherings. The Courtyard and Fountain are beautiful. Everything feels historic and grand. The service was impeccable and extremely professional.

Miami Biltmore Hotel is a historic place . A little history…read more: The hotel was designed by Schultze and Weaver and built in 1926 by John McEntee Bowman and George Merrick as part of the Biltmore hotel chain. The hotel's tower is inspired by the Giralda, the medieval tower of the cathedral of Seville Spain. When completed in 1926, the Biltmore became the tallest building in Florida at 315 feet holding the record as Florida's tallest building until 1928 when the Dade County Courthouse was built. At one time, the pool was the largest pool in the world and employed swimming instructor (and later Tarzan actor) Johnny Weissmuller. It served as a hospital during World War II and as a Veterans Administration Hospital and campus of the University of Miami medical school until 1968. The hotel was then abandoned for many years before again restoring operations as a hotel in 1987. In 1986, Miami Biltmore Hotel was designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1925, land developer George E. Merrick joined forces with Bowman-Biltmore Hotels president John McEntee Bowman at the height of the Florida land boom to build "a great hotel...which would not only serve as a hostelry to the crowds which were thronging to Coral Gables but also would serve as a center of sports and fashion." In January 1926, after ten months of construction at a cost of $10 million, the hotel opened and visitors included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Al Capone, and assorted Roosevelts and Vanderbilts as frequent guests. Franklin D. Roosevelt had a temporary White House office set up at the Hotel when he vacationed in Miami. Several months after the hotel opened, on September 18, the 1926 Miami Hurricane struck. While the hotel was undamaged, providing shelter for over 2000 survivors, the disaster signaled the end of the Florida land boom. Merrick's Coral Gables company declared bankruptcy on April 13, 1929, and Merrick's stake in the hotel was bought out by his partner, John McEntee Bowman in November 1929 for $2.1 million.Bowman resold the hotel in September 1931 to millionaire Henry Latham Doherty. A large part of the hotel's revenue in the 1930s came from aquatic galas. As many as 3,000 people would come out to watch the synchronized swimmers, bathing beauties, and alligator wrestling. Johnny Weissmuller, before he was known for his role in Tarzan, broke a world record at the pool. With the onset of World War II, the War Department took over the hotel, converting it to a 1200-bed hospital in November 1942. The building was transferred to the Army in 1946 and renamed Pratt General Hospital.Many of the windows were sealed with concrete, and the marble floors covered with government-issue linoleum. The hospital was transferred from the Army to the Veterans Administration ,in July 1947. Also the early site of The University of Miami's School of Medicine, Pratt General Hospital remained a VA hospital, with 450 beds, until a newer facility opened nearby in May 1968 and the building was vacated. In 1973, through the Historic Monuments Act and Legacy of Parks program, the City of Coral Gables was granted ownership control. The building remained unoccupied for almost 10 years. Then in 1983, the City oversaw its full restoration to be opened as a grand hotel. It was reopened on December 31, 1987 as a luxury hotel and resort. In June 1992, a multinational consortium led by Seaway Hotels Corporation became the new operators of the hotel under a long term management lease with the City of Coral Gables, and again made extensive refurbishments to the property. New lighting and telephone systems, repairs to the pool, furnishings, a complete guestroom renovation program and spa were completed. In February 2009, the hotel opened the Biltmore Culinary Academy, a recreational hands-on cooking school with classes for adults and children taught by the hotel's chefs. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of "Florida Architecture, 100 Years, 100 Places. The hotel has been used as a setting in various movies and television programs, including Bad Boys, The Specialist, Shock Waves, CSI: Miami, Popi, and Miami Vice. If your into golf The hotel has an 18-hole, par 71, championship course designed by Donald Ross.Reopened in November 2007, following a $5 million investment, the course was restored and updated by Brian Silva.The original 1925 routing was retained, but all greens, tees, and bunkers were reconstructed and grassed to contemporary standards. The property again contracted Silva to provide additional improvements to the golf course in the summer of 2018. The course annually hosts the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship. Come stay at the Biltmore , the rooms are spacious and unique in style . The Biltmore is a great place for dinner or brunch having a wonderful assortment. Very nice stores to shop too. The hotel has a 12,000-square-foot spa to relax .

This hotel is basic and has a great location in the middle of the busiest streets in Coral Gables…read more They had the nicest shampoo that dry bar doesn't even sell. I would say that's the only down side. I appreciate the shampoo they offer. Art and design is very nice. The staff at the desk are also helpful and friendly. They helped with my luggage. Valet is on point with their services.

It's a very sterile, 90's techno-looking place in grays and reds…read more The rooms have thin walls and you can hear everything from your neighbors' room. The hallway noise is very intrusive into the room as well. Very few places to store things - just two drawers under the coffee station by the sink. Not conducive to getting dressed. Weird cubby holes to the left of the bed with one small shelf and minimal closet space. No dressers or drawers in the bedroom area. The shower area has no light above it and the toilet area next to it is the only light. Too dark! The pool area is very nice looking. A big flat area with two roof covered areas for respite from the sun. the pool was not freezing apparently not heated. They have some nice offerings - a bar that serves drinks and light food options from 5 pm to midnight, a restaurant open starting at lunch. The parking valet service is efficient. Given the price, am not sure we would return as the value was not there.

Favorite economical hotel and location to stay in when visiting the Miami area. Location is 10 min…read morefrom airport, 10 min from an outdoor shopping center, within walking distance from at least 15 restaurants in the miracle mile area and in the safe and beautiful city of Coral Gables. No its not a beach front hotel but it is a great option if the beach is not your main priority. It is also close (by Uber) to the Coconut Grove area, to the Tropical Gardens and much more. If you need to do some work, the first floor lobby area has many booths, tables, communal tables and some desktop computers all conducive for working. If you need basic items (snacks, toiletries, etc), Target is within 6 minute walking distance. For those complaining about the fact that it doesn't have complimentary breakfast that is because certain brand hotels have that and others do not. Towneplace Suites & Residence Inn hotels have that but Courtyards do not so perhaps look that up in the amenities section.

Marriott Coral Gables Miami., how can you treat your customers this way?…read more I still can't believe this happened. On January 24, four women in our 60s and 70s arrived at the Courtyard Marriott Coral Gables for a confirmed reservation booked a month in advance through Marriott's website. We were leaving for a cruise from the Port of Miami the next morning. Instead of checking us in, we were told our room had been CANCELLED that morning because our credit card was "expired." No phone call. No email. No text. I'm a Marriott Bonvoy member. There were no rooms available throughout the city due to a marathon. After hours of trying to figure out what to do, the hotel manager called the police on us for "trespassing." Clarida the manager treated us awful. It was a mistake of the hotel not us. Yes -- four, travel-weary, senior women with nowhere to go were escorted out by police and told us we can't stay. Need to go somewhere else for night. The only option was the Miami International Airport. And get this: When I got home, I discovered the hotel had successfully charged my credit card at 5:30AM that same day. No accountability. No empathy. No returned calls from management. I've been leaving voicemails for days. Travelers cruising out of Miami -- be careful where you book. No one should start a vacation like this.

Just spent five nights at Mr C. I usually stay at the Ritz Carlton in Coconut Grove but the group…read moreI travel with booked this reservation. I was fearful - the Ritz is hard to beat, but I'm so glad I was introduced to Mr. C. Two phrases sum up my stay - first class service and attention to detail. When I arrived, the bellman took the bags from the car to the front desk without asking "do you need help," and then after my room got assigned (while I sipped my complimentary Bellini) he took my bags and escorted me to my room. Even at the Ritz, they ask if I need help with my bags (I've never understood this, why ask -- why not just help). The room was comfortable and equipped with every imaginable convenience, plus there was an amply stocked mini bar and snack supply (most hotels have done away with these). There were no signs encouraging me to skip housekeeping or decline fresh towels. Instead, the room was made up in the morning with fresh towels and sheets, and then, in the evening, there was not just turn down service, but the whole room was made up again, including fresh towels. Room service was prompt and the food was good, but not the best. I had the minestrone soup, which was tasty, a bit on the thin side - not much more than a broth with a spattering of vegetables. I also had the lasagna which again was tasty but very cheesy - I would have preferred more meat and more sauce. The next night, we had dinner at Bellini - the roof-top restaurant, and it was delicious, and the service was par excellence. I could go on, but suffice it to say, Mr. C is now my favorite hotel in the Coconut Grove area. I'll be back!

If you're looking for the best hotel in Miami, stop searching. Mr. C is my favorite hotel in the…read morecity and it earns every bit of that title. Before getting into the experience, let me address the two things you'll see in other reviews. 1. Yes, you do need a rental car. But this is a five star hotel and you should be arriving with one anyway. Renting a Mustang convertible through Avis runs around $200, which beats repeated Ubers to the beach and frankly adds to the experience. 2. There is a dress code at dinner. Pants and no flip flops for guys. The staff make this very clear at check in, so there are no surprises. Now for the hotel itself. The service is genuinely exceptional. I left my phone in the car at the valet and within five minutes it was delivered to my room without me ever asking. That kind of attentiveness is rare and sets the tone for the entire stay. The rooms are beautiful, the staff is warm and professional, and the pool is top tier. Speaking of the pool, the drinks are great and the views can't be beat. You also have access to the beach on 14th street and ocean drive which gives you two chairs, an umbrella and towels. Highly recommend taking advantage of this amenity too. Finally, if you have an Amex Platinum, book through FHR. The complimentary breakfast and pool drink credits make an already incredible stay feel like an even better value.

Gorgeous property and amazing service. Loved my time here. There were many thoughtful touches.read more

This was our 3rd annual stay at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Beautiful property and great…read morelocation, but this visit was a mixed bag for the price (~$800/night before taxes/fees) and my Lifetime Titanium Bonvoy status. We booked a City View Executive Suite about 2 months in advance and requested quiet, high-floor, non-connecting, away from elevators. Our room wasn't ready until nearly 5pm, and we were placed in Room 329 on the 3rd floor (of 7 guest floors), steps from the elevator, street-facing over the front entrance. Room was clean, but the placement didn't match our request. Isabelle's is a highlight -- excellent breakfast (eggs, sandwiches, yogurt, oatmeal, power shots). Room service exceeded expectations: the chicken soup was top 5 I've ever had. Complimentary happy hour was also great (house Chardonnay was surprisingly good). We also received a $50/day F&B credit and breakfast for two (worth noting: breakfast can run $80-$100+ for two if paying out of pocket). Big downside: noise -- late-night piped-in music (called around 2-3am), loud Commodore bar vibe, nearby construction, and 1.5 hours of drilling next door on our last day. Shout-outs to Christina Strong (front desk--proactive and empathetic), Lucas at Isabelle's, and Steve (bellman) -- all excellent. Amazing walkable area (Koko, Narbona, waterfront paths), but room placement and noise management didn't match the Ritz price tag.