Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Downtown
COST: $$$$$
Besides the Mandarin's trademark luxury Asian touches, the reason to stay here is the view of the downtown Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Of course, those views come with a carefully modulated elegance, evident in the design of the curvy white building and the cream-colored marble baths that open onto generous balconies. The Mandarin is located on Brickell Key, a small residential island that has fairly pedestrian condos. Still, it's within walking distance of downtown for business travelers, and has all the advantages of a waterfront resort (making it ideal for singles too). In fact, only in Miami would a Mandarin have a private man-made beach and a weekly Friday night party that rivals the social fray of South Beach. The next day, celebrants can work it all out in the soothing Asian-inspired spa.
Tip: Shop at the new Shanghai Tang outpost in the lobby. It's good for items on the order of silk scarves with jewel-tone flower prints and Chinese fortune sticks, which come inlaid with good-luck charms and packaged in a lacquer box.
Room to Book: A Spa Lifestyle room on the sixth floor, ideal for the stressed, with air-purification systems, yoga mats for in-room meditation and yoga classes, spa cuisine menus, and dumbbell racks.
As Featured In...
From Travel + Leisure, Jun 2008
“Miami’s best hotels may be able to get you into the buzziest restaurants and lounges, but only the Mandarin helps guests gain entry to the most exclusive club in town: Casa Casuarina....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Dec 2007
“This elegant hotel, the centerpiece of the residential Brickell Key, is all about stunning views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay....” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
Fan-shaped high-rise with contemporary décor, on an island near the business district.
- Stats:
- 326 rooms; 2 restaurants; 3 bars.
- Competitive Edge:
- The luxury perks: a 3-level spa, private beach, and privileges at Casa Casuarina, the exclusive club in Versace's former manse.
- Rooms to Book:
- Those ending in 25 or 26 have the biggest balconies.
- Don't Miss:
- A yoga session in the fitness studio, which has stunning bay views.
lastArticle = 6/2008 and lastAward = 01/2008
