Hotel AKA BrickellvsGale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both Gale South Beach and Conrad Miami are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Conrad Miami ranks marginally higher than Gale South Beach. Conrad Miami comes in at 85 with endorsements from 12 publications like Time Out, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel AKA Brickell Show All Reviews
Espirito Santo Plaza, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Although you won't find ubiquitous Hilton heiresses Paris and Nicky at this business-oriented hotel... you will find luxury-lovers who have no interest in minimalism or celebrity spottings." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Don’t be ashamed Conrad: you’re a credit to the genre, from the 25th-floor power-broker sky lobby to a location in the heart of Brickell’s flash and finance." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Taking up 17 floors of a 36-story downtown skyscraper, this Hilton luxury offshoot has some swanky touches." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located within Miami’s business district, this luxurious high-end Hilton, a 36-floor skyscraper, mainly caters for business people."
Time Out
"The Conrad, an iconic skyscraper, is certainly chic. The streamlined glass and steel architecture, by Bermello Ajamil, will please modernists." Full review
Star Service
"Set in a prime downtown location, two blocks south of the more traditional JW Marriott, this was one of the early downtown pioneers." Full review
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As part of the building is given over to posh residences, guests should book treatments in the popular spa upon arrival to avoid missing out.
Gayot
"Located in the heart of Miami's financial district, this hotel shines in a striking glass-and-steel structure."
BlackBook
"Lux hotel starts on the 25th floor of the concave glass and steel bank building in the heart of the financial district."
Zagat
4.0
"Pillow menus and telescopes on request -- these are only a few amenities found in the "upscale" rooms, some with "excellent" beach views."
Fodor's
"Occupying floors 16 to 26 of a 36-story skyscraper in Miami's Financial District, this chic hotel mixes business with pleasure, offering easy access to the best of Downtown Miami." Full review
Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton Show All Reviews
1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"This historic Art Deco hotel on Collins Avenue got a breath of new life when it reopened as a stylish 87-room boutique in late 2012." Full review
Star Service
"This new entity comprises 25 larger rooms and suites that gain guests access to all of the privileges of the Gale and Regent." Full review
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Be sure to request a room away from the noise.
Gayot
"South Beach holiday goers will find historically charming accommodations at the Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel, two sister properties linked by bridge."
BlackBook
"An architectural homage to South Beach of yesteryear with all the modern bells and whistles the Maserati-driving set demands."
Zagat
"Combining retro art deco style ('40s furnishings, dark wood and leather accents in common areas) with contemporary room amenities."
Travel + Leisure
"Renovated in 2012, The Gale is an ode to Miami’s Art Deco movement." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It appears small from the outside, but Gale South Beach manages to pack a lot into a modest space, including Italian restaurant Dolce, a cocktail lounge, and a nightclub." Full review
Jetsetter
"Nautical style meets glam vibe at this just-renovated SoBe sleep with Italian eats and a sleek rooftop pool." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Expect Art Deco design and nostalgic black and white photographs depicting vintage South Beach." Full review
Time Out
"Guest rooms recall the 1940s, with streamlined dark wood furniture, silver silk curtains and simple white and blue color schemes...dining and drinking options keep an old-school flavor." Full review