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The Ritz-Carlton, South BeachvsFisher Island Hotel & Resort
Both The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Fisher Island Hotel & Resort are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach scores slightly better than Fisher Island Hotel & Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 15 reviewers including Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler 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."
OysterUpscale
"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."
Zagat4.0
""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.
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
Frommer's "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
Travel + Leisure "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
DK Eyewitness "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."
Star Service "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
BlackBook "You have to take a private ferry to get here. The hotel's claim to exclusivity is obviously pretty well-established."
Zagat4.2
"The opportunity to stay on an exclusive private island accessible only by boat lures the leisure set to this luxury destination."
Gayot "A lavish, former Vanderbilt estate on a private island."
Hideaway Report94.0
"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
Fodor's "An exclusive private island, just south of Miami Beach but accessible only by ferry, Fisher Island houses an upscale residential community." Full review
i
Families should choose one of three former guest cottages of the former Italianate mansion of William K.
The Telegraph9.0
"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
