Kimpton EPIC HotelvsFaena Miami Beach
Both Kimpton EPIC Hotel and Faena Hotel Miami Beach are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Faena Hotel Miami Beach scores slightly higher than Kimpton EPIC Hotel. Faena Hotel Miami Beach is ranked #18 in Miami with accolades from 13 reviewers including Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Hideaway Report.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
3.8
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Faena Miami Beach Show All Reviews
3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $558/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This is one of the largest resort developments outside of Colorado or Orlando. The hotel itself is an industrious venture with a bold contemporary design aesthetic." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Faena is a surreal mash-up evocative of late-period Gianni Versace and the Moulin Rouge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Animal-print furnishings, coral-coated lamps, and eye-popping “Tropicalia” works by Gonzalo Fuenmayor abound." Full review
Jetsetter
"Glamorous wonderland in Mid-Beach’s up-and-coming culture zone, with Moulin Rouge-inspired accents and a noteworthy art collection." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Faena tapped filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning designer wife Catherine Martin as creative consultants on this luxury hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
Departures
"This property, from hotelier Alan Faena and billionaire Len Blavatnik, is located in the completely redesigned Saxony Hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"169 spacious, lavish guest rooms (111 are suites with an additional 13 penthouse residences spanning the top two floors), many of which provide incredible, endless ocean and beach views." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Contemporary oceanfront hotel set along a stretch of Miami Beach in the new Faena district." Full review
Bon Appétit
"Another stratosphere of luxury and creativity." Full review
Fodor's
"Hotelier Alan Faena delivers on the high expectations of his Miami debut with the jaw-dropping, larger-than-life principal hotel within his in-progress, billion-dollar Faena Arts District in Miami Beach." Full review