Circa 39 HotelvsThe Palms Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Palms Hotel & Spa scores marginally better than Circa 39 Hotel. The Palms Hotel & Spa ranks #43 in Miami with approval from 12 sources like Oyster, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Palms Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"As a sophisticated yet genuine oceanfront resort, it features lush gardens landscaped with palms and other tropical plants and a large freshwater pool as its centerpiece." Full review
Fodor's
"Stay here if you're seeking an elegant, relaxed property away from the noise but still near South Beach." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"A clean, lively beachside resort in sleepy Miami Beach, the Palms takes style lessons from the hip boutiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With its lush gardens, oceanfront pool, and full-service Aveda spa, The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami enjoys esteemed status on chic South Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A short distance from South Beach proper, the Palms is a great choice for an inexpensive beach hotel that does not look like it stepped out of a travel magazine."
Time Out
"Combining old-school Havana, Deep South sultriness and a touch of glam, this boutique hotel is a romantic alternative to the South Beach brigade." Full review
Star Service
"In a gray and white high-rise dating from 1945, this hotel remains one of the most attractive, straightforward, midrange contemporary resorts in Miami Beach." Full review
Gayot
"The clean lines, soothing ivory tones and lavish amounts of open space at this hotel will make you feel as if you're in a Caribbean hideaway."
BlackBook
"This recent addition to sky-high beachfront luxury is technically north of what's South Beach, but it is nonetheless close enough to count itself in among the action."
Zagat
3.7
"Guests "enjoy" "people-watching" at this "beautifully landscaped", "iconic" South Beach property mere "steps from the ocean"."