The St. Regis Bal Harbour ResortvsDream South Beach
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Dream South Beach. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is ranked #15 in Miami with approval from 7 reviews such as BlackBook, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Show All Reviews
9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"The 243-room St. Regis Bal Harbour is one of the most luxurious beachfront hotels in Miami." Full review
BlackBook
"St. Regis brings oceanfront luxury to Art Basel devotees tired of the loud and glitzy South Beach scene."
Zagat
4.5
"Fans rave this "first-class" luxury hotel is "everything you would expect or want", with "amazing" staffers who "take care of you better than your parents" and "beautiful", "modern" rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The recently opened The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers some of the most luxurious accommodations in northern Miami, furnished in a contemporary residential style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At the northern tip of Miami Beach, the tony enclave of Bal Harbour has long been known for its wide, white-sand beaches, lavish residences, and high-end shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sprawling five-star luxury resort in posh Bal Harbour, the 227-room St Regis Bal Harbour offers unparalleled service and amenities." Full review
Departures
"Standard rooms are like mini apartments at 650 square feet, and every room has at least a 210-square-foot terrace with an ocean view. In other words, there isn’t a bad room." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Glittering resort in three oceanfront towers, just across the street from famed Bal Harbour Shops." Full review
Gayot
"Oceanfront elegance that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour."
Fodor's
"In every facet of design and operation, the St. Regis is magnificent." Full review
Dream South Beach
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
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
Rough Guide
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."
Star Service
"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
Gayot
"Located right on Collins Avenue in South Beach, this serene hotel offers a trendy vibe in a sophisticated fashion."
BlackBook
"Dreamy blue interiors make for romantic rooms, complete with mood lighting for your personal desires."
Fodor's
"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
Jetsetter
"SoBe dreams do come true at this hotspot in an Art Deco icon near the beach and next to the Versace Mansion." Full review
The Telegraph
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
Time Out
"Art deco glamor meets French Moroccan style, courtesy of designer Michael Czysz, with a result that somehow looks a bit space age." Full review
Lonely Planet
"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