The St. Regis Bal Harbour ResortvsNational Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is preferred by most writers compared to National Hotel Miami Beach. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 7 publications like Fodor's, oyster.com and Forbes Travel Guide.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Show All Reviews
9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"The 243-room St. Regis Bal Harbour is one of the most luxurious beachfront hotels in Miami." Full review
BlackBook
"St. Regis brings oceanfront luxury to Art Basel devotees tired of the loud and glitzy South Beach scene."
Zagat
4.5
"Fans rave this "first-class" luxury hotel is "everything you would expect or want", with "amazing" staffers who "take care of you better than your parents" and "beautiful", "modern" rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The recently opened The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers some of the most luxurious accommodations in northern Miami, furnished in a contemporary residential style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At the northern tip of Miami Beach, the tony enclave of Bal Harbour has long been known for its wide, white-sand beaches, lavish residences, and high-end shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sprawling five-star luxury resort in posh Bal Harbour, the 227-room St Regis Bal Harbour offers unparalleled service and amenities." Full review
Departures
"Standard rooms are like mini apartments at 650 square feet, and every room has at least a 210-square-foot terrace with an ocean view. In other words, there isn’t a bad room." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Glittering resort in three oceanfront towers, just across the street from famed Bal Harbour Shops." Full review
Gayot
"Oceanfront elegance that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour."
Fodor's
"In every facet of design and operation, the St. Regis is magnificent." 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