Pelican HotelvsMayfair House Hotel & Garden
Pelican Hotel and Mayfair Hotel & Spa are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Pelican Hotel ranks marginally better than Mayfair Hotel & Spa. Pelican Hotel comes in at 84 with accolades from 12 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Pelican Hotel Show All Reviews
826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The hotel attracts European families, fashion types, and even Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who is said to be partial to Penthouse One."
Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the owners of Diesel jeans purchased the Pelican in 1999, they started scouring garage sales for just the right ingredients to fuel a mad experiment." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Italian clothing company Diesel, the Pelican Hotel is an eclectic property in the midst of Ocean Drive’s bustling nightlife scene." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A self-described “toy hotel”, the Pelican is owned by the creative geniuses who own the Diesel brand."
Rough Guide
"Irreverent Italian jeanswear company Diesel owns this hotel, so the quirky, campy decor of the rooms should come as no surprise."
Time Out
"What do you get when you mix the Diesel fashion label with an art deco hotel? The most whimsical hotel in Miami." Full review
Star Service
"Situated between Eighth and Ninth streets, in the heart of South Beach's whirling nightlife, this hotel is a landmark for clubbers and cavorters." Full review
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden Show All Reviews
3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Coconut Grove's alternative to cookie-cutter hotel brands, the Mayfair Hotel and Spa is an eclectic, Art Deco/Nouveau retreat." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Bamboo, waterfalls and embedded ivy make the Mayfair feel like an ancient jungle civilization in the heart of Coco Walk." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once a stuffy hotel of Miami Vice-era fame, this place is now a swank member of the exclusive Kimpton Group."
Star Service
"This property has one of the best locations in Coconut Grove, but its record of good—not great—maintenance, and its proximity to nightlife...puts it firmly in the midrange category.
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Zagat
"This Coconut Grove boutique property boasts an old-world decor and high-end amenities such as organic body treatments and plush pet beds."
Not For Tourists
"Adorable small and filled with charm."
Fodor's
"The water gardens and staircases within the courtyard offer a quiet contrast to the bustle of Miami's busier downtown and beach areas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A slice of Old Florida set in funky, seaside Coconut Grove." Full review
National Geographic
"Unique 179-room and suite hotel in Coconut Grove with brass-and-glass elevators connecting three floors overlooking an interior courtyard filled with orchids and tropical foliage." Full review
Gayot
"Coconut Grove flair meets boutique-style elegance."