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Both W Miami and Kimpton EPIC Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, W Miami is preferred by most professionals compared to Kimpton EPIC Hotel. W Miami comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 12 publications including Zagat, Fodor's and Frommer's.
W Miami Show All Reviews
485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
From $259/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of the few condo-hotel combos to open before the bust, the trendy Kelly Wearstler-designed Viceroy is located on prime real estate on Biscayne Bay." Full review
Concierge
"So, if you're heading to Miami solely to rock your neon thong on Ocean Drive, the Viceroy won't interest you—but it's perfect for a spa weekend in the sun."
Travel + Leisure
"Kor Hotels and its design doyenne Kelly Wearstler strike again—this time in downtown Miami." Full review
Star Service
"There is a certain elegance that ties the place together, and the location, set in the heart of a towering condominium complex, adds a lively air to the place. " Full review
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Request higher floors—guest rooms are on floors 3 through 14—for better light; panoramic top-floor units are reserved for residents.
Zagat
4.0
"The "ultimate in hip", this "very chic" hotel in a "prime" Brickell Area location near the "finest" restaurants caters to the "beautiful people" with "excellent" rooms featuring Sferra bedding."
Jetsetter
"You can count on Miami to bring on the heat: Among its downtown offerings, the Kelly Wearstler–designed Viceroy Hotel has a distinctly urban vibe and hip waterfront flair. It takes..." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel cultivates a brash, supersophisticated Miami attitude, likely stemming from its flawless guest rooms." Full review
Gayot
"Iconic style sets the tone in one of the city's trendiest hotels."
The Telegraph
8.0
"W Miami, formerly the Viceroy, is a slick, stylish hotel, perfect for business or leisure travellers." Full review
Time Out
"Guests have the choice of standard rooms or suites, most with spectacular views of Downtown and Brickell." Full review
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