The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral GablesvsThe Palms Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Palms Hotel & Spa. The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables comes in at 95 with recommendations from 15 publications including Time Out, oyster.com and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
The Palms Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"As a sophisticated yet genuine oceanfront resort, it features lush gardens landscaped with palms and other tropical plants and a large freshwater pool as its centerpiece." Full review
Fodor's
"Stay here if you're seeking an elegant, relaxed property away from the noise but still near South Beach." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"A clean, lively beachside resort in sleepy Miami Beach, the Palms takes style lessons from the hip boutiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With its lush gardens, oceanfront pool, and full-service Aveda spa, The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami enjoys esteemed status on chic South Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A short distance from South Beach proper, the Palms is a great choice for an inexpensive beach hotel that does not look like it stepped out of a travel magazine."
Time Out
"Combining old-school Havana, Deep South sultriness and a touch of glam, this boutique hotel is a romantic alternative to the South Beach brigade." Full review
Star Service
"In a gray and white high-rise dating from 1945, this hotel remains one of the most attractive, straightforward, midrange contemporary resorts in Miami Beach." Full review
Gayot
"The clean lines, soothing ivory tones and lavish amounts of open space at this hotel will make you feel as if you're in a Caribbean hideaway."
BlackBook
"This recent addition to sky-high beachfront luxury is technically north of what's South Beach, but it is nonetheless close enough to count itself in among the action."
Zagat
3.7
"Guests "enjoy" "people-watching" at this "beautifully landscaped", "iconic" South Beach property mere "steps from the ocean"."