The Tony Hotel South BeachvsFaena Miami Beach
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Faena Hotel Miami Beach scores slightly higher than The Hotel of South Beach. Faena Hotel Miami Beach has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 13 reviews such as The Telegraph, Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Tony Hotel South Beach Show All Reviews
801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"There's no need to pay more for an oceanfront view here -- go up to the rooftop, where the hip and funky Spire Bar and pool are located, and you'll have an amazing view of the Atlantic." Full review
Fodor's
"Everything in this quirky, romantic boutique hotel, from the decor of the restaurant Wish, to the tie-dye bathrobes hanging in the small but cute bathrooms, is colorful and eclectic." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Centrally located in a historic Art Deco building, this is a darling little hotel by designer Todd Oldham and developer/hotelier Tony Goldman." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located on Collins Avenue, this Art Deco hotel is enhanced by the colorful interior design of famed decorator Todd Oldham." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With interior design by whimsical clothier Todd Oldham, this colorful place was formerly known as the Tiffany, until the famed jeweler intervened."
Rough Guide
Star
"Designer Todd Oldham oversaw every element in the renovation of this hotel, and his colourful yet thoughtful makeover makes it one of the best luxury options on the beach."
Time Out
"The mosaic-tiled bathrooms and tie-dye robes lend a whimsical feel to the small but avant-garde rooms." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A huge mirror-shaped tile mosaic and velveteen couches- block-patterned in rose, green, and gold-pick up flecks of color from the lobby's original terrazzo floor."
Star Service
"The majority of this hotel's common areas and accommodations sit one block off Ocean Drive with water views from its exceptionally popular rooftop pool and annex rooms located on Ocean Drive." Full review
BlackBook
"Totally South Beach in the best possible way—an institution of hip. The lobby and patio areas are a salute to color, exuberance and plain fabulousness. Sleep it all off in one of the tasty rooms. "
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