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Dream South BeachvsFisher Island Hotel & Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Fisher Island Hotel & Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Dream South Beach. Fisher Island Hotel & Resort is ranked #23 in Miami with endorsements from 11 publications like Gayot, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Dream South Beach
Oyster
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Upscale
"Literally a one-minute walk from the beach, this trendy boutique hotel -- like many others in the area -- caters to young, hip partiers." Full review
Star
"Guestroom light switches at this imaginative hotspot turn on everything from the floral mirror by the vanity to the blue low-lights by the bed."
"An excellent choice indeed, aimed at design-deprived individuals and small groups in search of proximity to the action, excellent on-site dining (celebrity room service!), a cool rooftop pool." Full review
"Located right on Collins Avenue in South Beach, this serene hotel offers a trendy vibe in a sophisticated fashion."
"Dreamy blue interiors make for romantic rooms, complete with mood lighting for your personal desires."
"Dream is idyllic for ventures in hedonism: tanning on the beach (with quick access), making new friends (over sun-kissed libations on the roof), and late-night debauchery." Full review
"SoBe dreams do come true at this hotspot in an Art Deco icon near the beach and next to the Versace Mansion." Full review
7.0
"Located in the heart of South Beach, the Dream South Beach occupies a historic Art Deco building on bustling Collins Avenue." Full review
"Art deco glamor meets French Moroccan style, courtesy of designer Michael Czysz, with a result that somehow looks a bit space age." Full review
"It feels like a cross between the interior of an Indian palace, an electric-blue tube of toothpaste and one of those hip European ice hotels." Full review
Fisher Island Hotel & Resort
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Gayot
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
1 Fisher Island Dr., Fisher Island, Miami Beach, FL 33109
From $595/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Located on an exclusive island just off Miami Beach, this hotel is a luxurious fusion of Fantasy Island, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Survivor." Full review
"A former vacation retreat of William Vanderbilt II, Fisher Island is now home to a 45-room luxury resort, set amid one of the nation's most exclusive residential communities." Full review
"Grab a golf cart, the main mode of transport, and drive around past the manicured lawns, golf courses, magnificent condos, and a historic manse that once belonged to the Vanderbilts."
"Multilingual staff caters to discerning travelers who appreciate the convenience and tranquility of a private hideaway...this hotel is a relative bargain for privacy-seekers." Full review
"You have to take a private ferry to get here. The hotel's claim to exclusivity is obviously pretty well-established."
4.2
"The opportunity to stay on an exclusive private island accessible only by boat lures the leisure set to this luxury destination."
"A lavish, former Vanderbilt estate on a private island."
94.0
"Distinctive hotel set around the historic Vanderbilt Mansion on a private 216-acre residential island in Biscayne Bay, accessible only by auto ferry or yacht." Full review
"An exclusive private island, just south of Miami Beach but accessible only by ferry, Fisher Island houses an upscale residential community." Full review
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Families should choose one of three former guest cottages of the former Italianate mansion of William K.
9.0
"Fisher Island Club is a members-only residential island located just off the southern tip of South Beach and is accessible by ferry." Full review