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Hotel AKA BrickellvsKimpton EPIC Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Conrad Miami ranks slightly better than Kimpton EPIC Hotel. Conrad Miami comes in at 85 with approval from 12 reviews like Fodor's, Not For Tourists and BlackBook.
Hotel AKA Brickell
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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."
Zagat4.0
"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
Kimpton EPIC Hotel Frommer's
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270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131
From $202/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It feels as if you are a resident as well in a posh, plush high rise with stunning views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay." Full review
Jetsetter "Located in downtown Miami, an area mostly known for glittery high-rise condos, the Epic, a Kimpton hotel, is unique in the neighborhood." Full review
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Be sure to spend time at the 16th floor’s 13,752-square-foot pool deck, where guests lounge under umbrellas next to two large swimming pools.
Star Service "For travelers unfamiliar with this predominantly West Coast operation, it is a more lighthearted version of Starwood's W chain, offering quality-driven contemporary style." Full review
Gayot "EPIC combines the timeless style of a cosmopolitan boutique hotel with the amenities of a resort to create a sophisticated recreation oasis for guests."
BlackBook "Situated smack dab in the midst of Miami's "financial" district, this luxe boutique hotel features 411 guestrooms, an enchanting pool deck, cabanas, private marina and one epic view of SoBe."
Zagat3.8
"At this "modern" "home away from home" in Downtown, guests soothe their psyches with in-room yoga mats before sinking into "comfortable" beds with Frette linens."
Travel + Leisure "Where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay, EPIC Hotel sits on a waterfront property in the heart of downtown." Full review
Fodor's "In the heart of Downtown, Kimpton's pet-friendly, artful EPIC Hotel offers rooms with spacious balconies (many of them overlook Biscayne Bay) and fabulous modern amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine "The decor and atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing. The rooms are very clean and inviting as well. It is in a great location - right on the bay, and within minutes from the cruise ports." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The EPIC hotel is a luxurious destination featuring London transplant Zuma for fine Japanese dining. Guest rooms are modern and spacious with glass balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
