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Pelican HotelvsJW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Pelican Hotel ranks marginally better than Turnberry Isle Miami, Autograph Collection. Pelican Hotel is ranked #30 in Miami with praise from 11 publications including Gayot, oyster.com and Time Out.
Pelican Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
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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
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Zagat
Jetsetter
Gayot Time Out Show All Reviews
19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
From $187/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "One of Miami's classiest -- and priciest -- resorts... this gorgeous 300-acre retreat has every possible facility for relaxation seekers and active guests, particularly golfers." Full review
Fodor's "Golfers and families favor this service-oriented, 300-acre tropical resort with jumbo-size rooms and world-class amenities, including a majestic lagoon pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort sits on 300 acres in Aventura, a suburb of Miami." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Aventura is best known as a condo canyon with a mall in the middle. However, the Fairmont Turnberry enjoys pleasant seclusion."
BlackBook "Mediterranean style hotel; 18-hole golf course, 19 tennis courts and 300 acres filled with whatever else you and your fellow jetsetters like Paul McCartney, Posh and Becks and even Jacko desire."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located just outside of Miami in the sunny city of Aventura, Florida, Turnberry Isle Miami’s 300-acre property is a tropical getaway for the whole family." Full review
Zagat "Set on 300 tropical acres, this Aventura luxury resort caters to leisure travelers looking for a mix of recreation and relaxation with a variety of amenities."
Jetsetter "With two golf courses, two pools, even a lazy river ride, this vast Aventura resort is a city unto itself." Full review
Gayot "This magnificent country club estate welcomes guests with notable dining, a destination spa and a marina."
Time Out "
An oasis in a veritable lodging desert, Turnberry Isle Miami offers travelers seeking a luxe resort north of Miami Beach a place to relax away from the bustle." Full review
