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Pelican HotelvsThe Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables ranks significantly higher than Pelican Hotel. The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables comes in at #1 in Miami with endorsements from 15 sources including Frommer's, Time Out and Rough Guide.
Pelican Hotel
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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
OysterUpper-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
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
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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."
Zagat4.0
"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
