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Hotel Chelsea
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Hotels
944 Washington Ave
Miami Beach,
Florida 33139
We had a blast here last week and only wishe we returned here instead of trying another one off...
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We had a blast here last week and only wishe we returned here instead of trying another one off Lincoln Road this weekend. The Lobby bar is Low-Key Cool. No posiing, just fun. Everything was neat and clean. Jst cross the street & you've got all the cool cluubs and shops. The staff was pretty cool, too, helping to make our stay even more enjoyable. It's a real gem among a lot of dirty rocks on Souuth Beach
Pros: Lots to Do, Great Staff, Nice Rooms
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Blue Door was truly impeccable in almost every way. The location of the restaurant was fantastic,...
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Blue Door was truly impeccable in almost every way. The location of the restaurant was fantastic, the beautiful interior decor of the Delano hotel, complete with flowing white curtains makes simply entering the restaurant itself a luxuriously stylized event. Blue Door offers both inside and outside seating. The inside seating looked relatively conservative in terms of decorations and set-up whereas the outside seating was truly fantastic. Overlooking the Delano's pool, facing mile-high palm trees and surrounded by the infamous white decor, sitting outside at the Blue Door was one of the best seating arranagements I have experienced at a restaurant. People watching was inevitable as a constant stream of hotel patrons would traverse down to the pool, half a foot from the table at which I sat. Although it is always amusing to stare at strangers, perhaps the tables could have been pushed back a bit farther from the pool-going traffic.
The food itself was great and was quite an ecclectic selection. Their menu was also a testament to the inventiveness of the chef who was able to take two different duck dishes and make them both radically (and deliciously) different on every level. The service was great, friendly and knowledgable waiters who did everything from pairing side dishes to main courses to constantly removing and replacing ashtrays in between courses. There was really never a moment where I felt unattended by the service, and I was dining on a Saturday night at 11:00pm so suffice to say it was packed. The service was nice enough that I left a 30 percent tip.
It needs to be said that, while not cheap, the food was NOT overpriced. There are plenty of restaurants on the beach with far more extravagant prices, worse service and far worse food. I have been to plenty of such restaurants where the prices are through the roof, the waiters have bad attitudes and ultimately I leave feeling robbed and still hungry. This is not such a place, Blue door is worth it!
Pros: Location, food, presentation, service
Cons: sitting outside, people-watching may get old fast
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Delano Hotel
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Beauty Salons
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
Florida 33139
(786) 838-0569
Being from L.A., it's not easy for a hotel to impress me. But I have to say, none of them compare...
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Being from L.A., it's not easy for a hotel to impress me. But I have to say, none of them compare to the Delano. I absolutely love this place! Every time I'm in Miami, you can find me here. One of the main reasons is that I simply love the decor -- I'm a huge Philippe Starck fan and the design in this place is so quirky, so eclectic, it's design heaven! From the big bear bench in the lobby and Eames rocker to the gyspy-lady chairs and hanging silks that lead to the hotel restaurant, this place is the absolute coolest. Some might say it's already had its heyday, but I say it's become a modern classic. What's more, the bar's mojitos are yummy and the food at the restaurant is consistently good. The little shop is also a hidden gem with all the fashion/culture mags and small selection of edgy fashion.
Pros: Design, style, cool lobby shop
Cons: It ain't cheap
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Clevelander Hotel
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Bars, Pubs & Clubs
1020 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach,
Florida 33139
My boyfriend and I stood at the Clevelander in late August for 4 days and it was wonderful! We...
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My boyfriend and I stood at the Clevelander in late August for 4 days and it was wonderful! We didn't want to leave lol. When we first walked in, the employees who work there welcomed us with two frozen alcoholic drinks! This hotel is right across from the beach and is located right on the strip around everything, so the location was extremely convenient. We ordered room service three times and they had a great menu with delicious food and delivered it fast each time! The rooms and pool were very clean. We had an oceanfront beautiful room. We spent our time at the bar during the day because they had a live DJ playing nice, sexy house music by the pool, so people just start dancing by the bar and created pool parties, it was great. At night, they switched it up and played hip-hop which brought a different crowd, so we didnt stay there at night. That was not a problem because they have tons of clubs to go to in Miami beach. During the day, this place reminded me of a spring break atmosphere. I definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again! :)
Pros: Delicious food, great room service, clean, great atmosphere
Cons: i love the clevelander but not too good on nightlife
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Ralph Lauren decorated rooms, beautiful. Small rooms. Great customer service. Friendly staff....
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Ralph Lauren decorated rooms, beautiful. Small rooms. Great customer service. Friendly staff. Private beach, beautiful pool and bar. A little far from south beach.
Pros: quality, service, inviting
Cons: far from south beach
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Before me and some friends made the trip to SoBe we/I investigated a ton of hotels and the b-day...
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Before me and some friends made the trip to SoBe we/I investigated a ton of hotels and the b-day girl decided to pick this one. Honestly.. I was very nervous.. I had read some reviews for The Mercury and none of them were good. Actually, almost every review I read about restaurants, hotels and bars/clubs were bad. Let me tell you... The Mercury Resort was a great place to stay for long weekend with girlfriends. We stayed in Penthouse 3 and it ROCKED! The spa on the terrace was great for a late night soaking after a night of living it up in SoBe or enjoyed before getting ready to go out. I would highly recommend this place. If you are coming to SoBe for some club action the Opium Garden is right next door, and if your not in to the club scene there are small bars right within walking distance. For a great dinner also try Barton G.
Thanks Mercury!
Pros: Jacuzzi, ample space
Cons: pool wasn't open
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Whitelaw Hotel
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Hotels & Lodging
808 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
Florida 33139
This is the coolest place I have ever been to! If you're looking for a generic every day hotel...
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This is the coolest place I have ever been to! If you're looking for a generic every day hotel then do not stay here. However if you enjoy funky decor and hip people you must check it out. I picked the hotel mainly because of the location and given what I paid I was not expecting having as great an experience as I had. Rooms were super cute and always tidy and the staff here really goes above and beyond. I felt like we were all friends by the time I checked out. I can't wait to go back!
Pros: Unique atmosphere and super friendly staff
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Geneva Hotel
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Hotels
1520 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
Florida 33139
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