Hotel AKA BrickellvsThe Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach scores marginally better than Conrad Miami. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach ranks #17 in Miami with approval from 12 reviews such as Zagat, Fodor's and BlackBook.
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
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.