Circa 39 HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Circa 39 Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach ranks significantly better than Circa 39 Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach ranks #13 in Miami with approval from 15 reviewers including Star Service, BlackBook and Oyster.
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 Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Show All Reviews
1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $339/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A showstopper resort that's a bold step away from the Federal-style-and-Oriental-rug look of its sister properties."
Oyster
Upscale
"A huge (though relaxed) beachfront resort with reliable service, a great pool, a top-notch spa, and a modern fitness center, the Ritz offers more for the money." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Just steps away from a surfeit of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices, this Ritz-Carlton is located directly on the beach."
Star Service
"Located on a prized stretch of sand next to the stylized Sagamore, the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach remains the most interesting of Ritz-Carlton's contrasting Miami triumvirate." Full review
Gayot
"In a neighborhood teeming with monuments to 1950s architecture, this new take on an old favorite surpasses its competitors when it comes to savvy style."
BlackBook
"No other Ritz in the world has a tricked-out poolside DJ who looks as if he stepped straight out of Studio 54 circa 1978."
Zagat
4.0
""Everyone should stay here at least once" rave devotees of this "elegant", "indulgent" oceanfront "icon" that is "well located near restaurants and shops."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This landmark property, originally designed by legendary Miami architect Morris Lapidus, boasts an ideal location — at the foot of South Beach’s Lincoln Road Mall on the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
Fodor's
"There are all the usual high-level draws the Ritz is known for, that is, attentive service, a kids' club, a club level with five food presentations a day, and high-end restaurants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You can't ask for much more at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, a 375-key oceanfront spot." Full review
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You can't ask for much more at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, a 375-key oceanfront spot.