The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral GablesvsMandarin Oriental, Miami
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables scores marginally better than Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables comes in at 95 with accolades from 15 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Show All Reviews
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
From $263/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A romantic sense of Old World glamour combined with a rich history permeates the Biltmore as much as the pricey perfume of the guests who stay here." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Biltmore is known for many things: its 21,000-sq ft... pool, Giralda-inspired bell tower, Al Capone suite in which royalty and statesmen have stayed, and a fantastic golf course."
Rough Guide
Star
"A landmark, Mediterranean-style hotel that has been pampering the rich and famous since 1926."
Time Out
"A majestic monument to the Gables of the Florida boom years, the Biltmore boasts a landmark 300ft bell tower modelled after the Giralda in Seville, as well as the largest pool in the US." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The hotel is famed for its lavish Sunday champagne brunch served outdoors in a tropical setting and also has an immaculate 18-hole golf course."
BlackBook
"Boasts one of Florida's most coveted 18-hole golf courses, and the United States' largest hotel pool, sprawling 23,000-square-feet."
Zagat
4.0
"The check-in champagne offered by "courteous yet unobtrusive" staffers in the "Gatsby-esque lobby" sets a tone of "timeless glamour" at this "magical" historic hotel."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Beyond the fact that service excels here, the hotel, which is Coral Gables’ oldest, is an impressive yet tranquil example of Old World elegance." Full review
Fodor's
"Fully updated, the Biltmore has on-site golf and tennis, a spa and fitness center, and the celebrated Palme d'Or restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 1926 Mediterranean-style historic landmark that anchors Coral Gables still feels very Old Florida." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Show All Reviews
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Worlds (well, 20 minutes) away from the mania of South Beach, this serene, stylish property on a private island near the Brickell business district has stunning views."
Fodor's
"The Mandarin Oriental feels as exclusive as it does glamorous, with luxurious rooms, exalted restaurants, and the city's top spa." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Located on beautiful Brickell Key, this beachless island resort offers serenity by way of warm, creative design, a phenomenal spa, a first-rate gym and invigorating (though pricey) cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The quintessence of luxury, the Mandarin Oriental brings a sophisticated, Asian brand of pampering to Miami with the only five-star restaurant in town, lavish rooms, and an exquisite spa."
Rough Guide
"The pick of the luxury chains downtown for its jawdropping views across Biscayne Bay."
Star Service
"In a prime location, abutting a private man-made beach, this international star remains...downtown Miami's top contender for demanding leisure and business travelers. " Full review
Gayot
"On an exclusive 44-acre island, this property attracts international business travelers and guests who demand impeccable accommodations and attention to detail."
BlackBook
"On ritzy Brickell Key. All rooms have balconies overlooking the bay or skyline. Regular celeb sightings in the lobby."
Zagat
4.2
"Guests "get exactly what they pay for" -- a "completely tranquil and relaxing" vacation helmed by "top-notch", "attentive" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It wouldn't be Miami without a little glitz and glam, and the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, just outside of downtown, delivers with extraordinary service to boot." Full review