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Mandarin Oriental, MiamivsCatalina Hotel & Beach Club
Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Catalina Hotel & Beach Club are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Miami is the choice of most writers compared to Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Mandarin Oriental, Miami comes in at 94 with approval from 19 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and oyster.com.
Mandarin Oriental, Miami
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500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Worlds (well, 20 minutes) away from the mania of South Beach, this serene, stylish property on a private island near the Brickell business district has stunning views."
Fodor's "The Mandarin Oriental feels as exclusive as it does glamorous, with luxurious rooms, exalted restaurants, and the city's top spa." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Located on beautiful Brickell Key, this beachless island resort offers serenity by way of warm, creative design, a phenomenal spa, a first-rate gym and invigorating (though pricey) cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The quintessence of luxury, the Mandarin Oriental brings a sophisticated, Asian brand of pampering to Miami with the only five-star restaurant in town, lavish rooms, and an exquisite spa."
Rough Guide "The pick of the luxury chains downtown for its jawdropping views across Biscayne Bay."
Star Service "In a prime location, abutting a private man-made beach, this international star remains...downtown Miami's top contender for demanding leisure and business travelers. " Full review
Gayot "On an exclusive 44-acre island, this property attracts international business travelers and guests who demand impeccable accommodations and attention to detail."
BlackBook "On ritzy Brickell Key. All rooms have balconies overlooking the bay or skyline. Regular celeb sightings in the lobby."
Zagat4.2
"Guests "get exactly what they pay for" -- a "completely tranquil and relaxing" vacation helmed by "top-notch", "attentive" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It wouldn't be Miami without a little glitz and glam, and the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, just outside of downtown, delivers with extraordinary service to boot." Full review
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club Concierge Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook Fodor's
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1732-1756 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The Catalina is a rock 'n' roll mod fantasy: There's red shag carpeting everywhere, curvy white furniture, and thumping music in the lobbies and out by the pool."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Designed for randy 20-somethings who can rage until 4 a.m., the Catalina can be a godsend." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Catalina takes the value-added approach to South Beach nightlife and succeeds without feeling cheap or cheesy." Full review
Time Out "The flagship boutique of the South Beach Group, the Catalina is fun, trendy and affordable, if a bit rough around the edges." Full review
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Ask for a quiet room if you don't like a party.
Star Service "The location here, across the beach from the Marseilles and kitty-corner from the Delano and SLS, is about as close to the heat as you can get without having your hand in the fire." Full review
Gayot "It is actually, as its budget prices suggest, across Collins Avenue from this uptown Sobe strip's ultra-upscale oceanfront hotels."
BlackBook "Here is where you stay if you want to do all the chic hotel bar-hopping at the Delano, Shore Club, et. al, but would rather not pay to stay there."
Fodor's "The Catalina is the budget party spot in the heart of South Beach's hottest block and attracts plenty of 20somethings with its free nightly drink hour." Full review
Not For Tourists "Tendy hipster art deco hotel without the trendy hipster prices."
Afar Magazine "As for the cost, it’s the perks that make the Catalina worth the price tag, which is reasonable compared to its oceanfront neighbors." Full review
