The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral GablesvsNational Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is preferred by most professionals compared to National Hotel Miami Beach. The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables ranks #1 in Miami with recommendations from 15 reviewers like Rough Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort Show All Reviews
1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $192/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sceney it's not, but scenic? Absolutely. With its towering ceilings, sultry furnishings, and massive gilded mirrors, the elegant 1940s-style National is a Deco darling." Full review
Fodor's
"The most spectacular feature is Miami Beach's longest pool, which stretches from the tower, past a series of comfy black-and-white-striped cabanas and poolside tables, to a duo of tropical tiki bars." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The National is an old-school deco icon, with its bell-tower–like cap and slim yet muscular facade." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A moderately priced designer hotel on posh upper Collins Avenue, the National boasts one of the largest, sleekest pools in Miami." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Art Deco District, the historic National Hotel provides a quiet retreat from the party atmosphere of Collins Avenue." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Nestled between the hip Delano and Sagamore hotels, the Art Deco National has towering ceilings, massive mirrors, and a 1940s vibe."
Star Service
"The National Hotel has been SoBe's posterchild for conservative art-deco style since reopening in the early 1990s." Full review
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This is a great choice for commercial travelers, but high-end folk best choose their accommodations carefully: Cabana rooms and suites.
BlackBook
"Art Deco history meets modern amenities. Choose from historic tower or poolside cabana accommodation."
Not For Tourists
"Beautiful art deco hotel with absolutely no nightlife whatsoever."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Its beachfront location, two pools (one of them 203-feet long), and playfully decorated rooms in the main tower and 36 cabana suites, attract a young, stylish mix of guests." Full review