InterContinental Miami, an IHG HotelvsCirca 39 Hotel
Both Circa 39 Hotel and InterContinental Miami are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental Miami ranks slightly better than Circa 39 Hotel. InterContinental Miami comes in at #37 in Miami with endorsements from 10 reviews such as Oyster, Zagat and The Telegraph.
InterContinental Miami, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
From $233/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This hotel presents a serious catch-22: It's got a front-row view of all of Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, and the Atlantic Ocean, but it is also located in downtown Miami." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This huge 641-room downtown tower has been regularly renovated -- the lobby was redone in 2008, and guestrooms were refreshed in 2012." Full review
Star Service
"This is the queen of the second tier, a colorful and superbly located hotel that has been checking off all the important boxes since it opened in the early 1980s." Full review
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Gayot
"This 34-story tall landmark hotel with 641 guest rooms and suites is located within walking distance of the international Bayside Marketplace and central to the city's business district."
BlackBook
"Stylish enough and big with the business crowd or those who want to be smack in the middle of downtown Miami."
Zagat
3.8
""Knowledgeable" staff members who are "willing to go the extra mile" cater to a a corporate crowd at this "gorgeous" Downtown high-rise in the business district."
Not For Tourists
"Overhyped and underwhelming."
Jetsetter
"Downtown waterfront escape with three restaurants, striking artworks and a rooftop pool overlooking Biscayne Bay." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Occupying coveted real estate at the foot of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay downtown, the InterContinental is one of Miami’s original luxury business hotels." Full review
Time Out
"A beautiful luxury hotel overlooking the water, Intercontinental is one of downtown Miami's most enduring upscale properties." Full review
Circa 39 Hotel
3900 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"If you're looking to stay in a hip hotel but don't want to deal with the frenzy of South Beach, this is a great option." Full review
Rough Guide
"Another mid-range Miami Beach hotel given the boutique makeover: the rooms here are all white with pale blue accents, and feature CD players and flat-screen TVs."
Time Out
"This wannabe boutique hotel brings the South Beach party north to Mid Beach." Full review
Gayot
"This 100-room hotel was built in 1939 and also sits on 39th Street, hence the name."
Fodor's
"Located in the heart of Mid-Beach, this stylish yet affordable 100-guest room boutique hotel pays attention to every detail and gets them all right." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"Has 100 trendy, retro-travel-inspired rooms... some of the larger rooms and suites have kitchenettes and sofas." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With pretty floral prints paired with stripes and polka dots, the design scheme of Circa 39 is playful and chic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Newly renovated Mid-Beach Miami boutique hotel, with a vibrant tropical color palette, a mixology-driven rum bar and a laid-back pool scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you love South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back." Full review